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.
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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?
How long are airliner types produced?
I’m sure the recent announcement by Airbus to curtail its production of the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo met with disappointment by many. It doesn’t seem long ago that we were all excited by this brand-…It all begins with an idea.
Airbus announces the end of A380 production.
European aviation powerhouse, Airbus, announced, not unexpectedly, that they would cease production of the A380 Super Jumbo.
QANTAS Airbus A380 Orders Capped at 12.
Back in 2006, QANTAS was one of the first airlines to place an order for the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo. 20 of the type were ordered.
Is this the return of the Supersonic Jet?
Not since 24 October 2003, when the futuristic Concorde made her last flight, has supersonic air travel been available to the masses.
How can I maximise my carry-on luggage?
How can I maximise my carry-on luggage? I remember when carry-on luggage was simply a bag of goodies you took into the aircraft cabin with you to keep yourself amused for a long flight.