When will airlines start flying again?
So many things need to line up before travel can start again, and different parts of the world will treat it differently.
peter.doornbos@outlook.com
Is this finally the end of the Boeing 747 Jumbo?
Just over 50 years ago on 09 February 1969, Boeing made history as the world’s largest jet airliner, the Boeing 747 named City of Everett, climbed off the new purpose-built runway into Seattle’s grey…
Is Covid-19 isolation an opportunity to learn to fly?
As many of us in different countries are being asked to stay at home and isolate ourselves, this may be a strange question. Is this a good time to learn to fly? If being a pilot is in your future plan.
What happens to planes grounded by COVID-19?
So where do the airlines keep these grounded planes? As you can appreciate, a large modern airliner takes up a lot of space and also needs to have a solid base beneath its wheels.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Modern Airliners.
Depending on how quickly the COVID19 pandemic can be contained, IATA estimates that revenue losses for passenger transport would run at B$63 – B$113 (US).
Air New Zealand Skynest.
The most recent idea from Air New Zealand that has travellers excited is the Skynest. Lie flat beds for economy travellers has to be a good thing on those super long-haul flights.
Boeing 777x First Flight.
The Boeing 777X test flight lasted four hours out over the Pacific Northwest, a major milestone and the beginning of a very rigorous aircraft certification program.
Airbus Versus Boeing
For the first time since 2011, Airbus has outperformed Boeing. As we all know, there are two main plane makers in the world today making the lions share of commercial passenger-carrying aircraft.
One giant leap.
What are the longest non-stop flying routes in the world? Would you want to sit for that long in an airline seat?
Boeing 787 vs Airbus A350
Boeing 787 vs Airbus A350. I hear a lot of questions in this vein. Which is better? Which flies further, higher, carries more passengers and which is the more advanced?