Sam Chui
CEO Talks: An Update from Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves
Etihad is rapidly growing, having carried 18-19 million passengers in the last 12 months - an 80-90% increase over 2022 levels. The airline aims to reach 33 million passengers annually by 2030, and it plans to have a fleet of about 170 aircraft by 2030. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is...
Sam Chui
Malaysia Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A330neo
Malaysia Airlines recently welcomed its first Airbus A330neo. This marks the beginning of an extensive fleet renewal program as the airline gradually replaces its aging A330 aircraft with the A330neos. The Airbus A330-900, with registration 9M-MNG, is the first of 20 aircraft to be leased from Avolon. These aircraft will...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350
Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type...
Sam Chui
British Airways Unveils New First Class Suite
British Airways has unveiled its new First Class Suite, featuring a range of new features including buddy dining, personal luggage space, window blinds with electronic controls, and more. As the only European carrier to offer First Class services from London to the U.S., British Airways collaborated with Collins Aerospace RTX business...
Sam Chui
Etihad Airways Unveils 10 New Routes for 2025
Etihad Airways has announced its largest-ever network expansion in a single day, unveiling ten new routes set to launch in 2025. These new routes are aimed to connect Abu Dhabi to new medium-haul destinations. Among the highlights of this announcement is the crucial role of the Airbus A321LR in making...
Sam Chui
Sukhoi Superjet Catches Fire on Landing in Antalya
On 24th November 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Russian Azimuth Airlines caught fire on landing at Antalya Airport. All 89 passengers and six crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The aircraft with registration RA-89085 was operating flight A45051 from Sochi, Russia, to Antalya, Turkey. However,...
TravelUpdate
Have you seen these vintage Qantas Boeing 707 TV commercials?
The introduction of jet air travel revolutionised the airline industry, as is evident from these Qantas Boeing 707…
Sam Chui
Unveiling Ethiopian Airlines First Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines has recently taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. Since then, the brand-new aircraft has been introduced on several routes within Africa, Europe, and the Middle East as part of its promotional flights.  The African carrier plans to deploy the aircraft on key intercontinental routes, including Washington-Dulles, once...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: World’s First A321XLR – Iberia Madrid to Boston
Chris Sloan reports from the World's first A321XLR flight from Madrid to Boston. All Photos by Chris Sloan / TheAirchive.Net Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has been operated...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the Swedish Saab 340?
The Saab 340 is a Swedish regional aircraft, which first flew on 25 January 1983. Designed to seat…
Live and Let’s Fly
Heartwarming Air New Zealand Ad On Becoming A Pilot
For all the laughs we enjoy from Air New Zealand’s well-designed safety videos, its “Never Stop Dreaming” ad is better than all of them. That’s my opinion, of course, but I really enjoyed this ad. It shares the story of two Air New Zealand pilots, one female and one male,...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 2024 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use...
Sam Chui
Singapore Airlines Teases New First and Business Class Cabin
Singapore Airlines has announced a S$1.1 billion investment to retrofit its 41 Airbus A350 aircraft. With this multi-year program, the carrier will launch its much-anticipated First and Business Class cabins on its existing A350 fleet.  Initially planned for its delayed Boeing 777-9 aircraft, these premium products will now be on offer...
Sam Chui
Airbus Delivers First A321XLR to Iberia + Riyadh Air Orders 60 A321neo
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – September 2024 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use...