A new ultra-low cost carrier, Norse Atlantic Airways, is planning to launch an all-business class route between London Heathrow Airport and New York John F Kennedy International Airport beginning in 2026. The airline intends for these initial flights to be approximately 14 hours long, operating continuously in both directions. These transatlantic routes...
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The 787 burns less fuel. The A330neo can carry more passengers. Per person, the comparison is closer than you might expect.
US legacy widebody captains consistently earn among the most lucrative pilot salaries globally, largely due to their specialized roles operating large aircraft like Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s. These experienced pilots primarily fly...
Boeing has secured new aircraft commitments from three prominent airlines: AerCap, Luxair, and Uganda Airlines, bolstering demand for both the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families. Aircraft lessor AerCap’s order of fifteen Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expands...
Rolls-Royce has announced significant new engine orders, bolstering its wide-body aircraft commitments. Somon Air of Tajikistan will receive four Trent 1000 XE engines to power two Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of the agreement. This latest order follows...
Boeing finalized significant aircraft orders during its presentation at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Specifically, Boeing secured an order for twenty new 787 Dreamliners from AerCap, a leading global aviation asset management firm. Furthermore, the...
AerCap, a leading aircraft leasing company, finalized an order for fifteen Boeing 787-9 airplanes during the Farnborough Airshow in 2026. The announcement was made by Boeing, the US aerospace giant responsible for manufacturing the new aircraft. This...
GE Aviation announced today that it has secured an order for fifteen additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on behalf of its customers. This significant expansion represents a substantial boost to GE Aviation’s existing 787 portfolio, which is now...
AerCap, an Irish-based aircraft leasing firm, has finalized an order for fifteen additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners announced on July 21st at the Farnborough air show. This significant expansion brings AerCap’s total commitment to nearly 140 of the...
During the Farnborough Airshow, Uganda Airlines finalized its initial purchase agreement with Boeing, securing a total of eight aircraft to modernize its fleet. The airline will acquire four new 737 MAX 8 jetliners, representing their entry into the Boeing...
Philippine Airlines has announced plans to bolster its long-haul fleet with an additional nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, following their previously confirmed order of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The announcement was made during discussions at the 2026...
Philippine Airlines is significantly expanding its long-haul fleet with a substantial increase in the order of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The carrier has finalized an agreement to acquire nine additional A350-1000s, effectively doubling their initial...
Uganda Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of eight passenger aircraft, marking its inaugural acquisition from the American manufacturer. The order encompasses four Boeing 737 MAX 8 models alongside four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for GEnx-1B engines to power its incoming fleet… The post Philippine Airlines picks GE Aerospace to power its new Boeing 787-10 fleet appeared first on AeroTime.
Boeing achieved a significant milestone with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, becoming the world’s best-selling passenger widebody aircraft of all time as of late 2023. This transformation dramatically altered the landscape of the widebody market, establishing a...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalized an agreement with Boeing, marking its return to the manufacturer after nearly two decades. The deal encompasses up to twenty Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, representing a significant investment by the airline. This...
Boeing announced significant aircraft orders during the Farnborough International Airshow, securing a total of 128 new jets across multiple agreements. SMBC Aviation Capital finalized an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes alongside 40 Boeing 737-8s and...
Riyadh Air has finalized an agreement to purchase a total of 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, exercising options previously secured for additional planes. The Saudi Arabian carrier’s expanded order now includes the conversion of 28 Boeing 787s into...
Riyadh Air unveiled significant fleet expansion plans on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow. The airline has committed to purchasing twenty-eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners through exercising existing options within their growth strategy....
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow an order for fifteen Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement represents a significant investment in the airline’s long-haul fleet expansion strategy. PAL has also secured...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced a significant order at the Farnborough air show, committing to purchase fifteen Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. This decision reflects PAL’s strategy of diversifying its widebody aircraft portfolio between Airbus and Boeing...
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow will feature a diverse lineup of aircraft across various categories, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to observe cutting-edge aerospace technology. Airbus is scheduled to display its A320neo family...
Riyadh Air has finalized significant aircraft orders during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, solidifying its ambitious expansion plans. The airline confirmed an order for a substantial number of Airbus A350s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners,...
Qatar Airways announced plans to launch its first nonstop flights between Doha (DOH) and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) on December 24, 2023. The airline intended to operate three weekly services utilizing their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
A defect as wide (or narrow) as a human hair's can become a critical engineering challenge for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This decision follows a review of the FAA's oversight processes related to these models,...
A Spanish investigation is underway following an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A321XLR near the Western Sahara. Both aircraft were operating at the same cruise altitude along airway N857 in Canaries airspace. Investigators are examining...
Move reflects confidence by the US regulator in Boeing’s 737 Max and 787 quality and processes. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has returned to Boeing authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 aircraft, after having...
During a hangar event at LAX, United unveiled its new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9. The new “Elevated” 787-9 configuration… The post Photo Report: United Airlines New “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 appeared first on SamChui.com.
In late 2017, an initial assessment of United’s Polaris premium cabin product occurred on a transcontinental route aboard a Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The author finally experienced a true international flight with the Polaris product from Newark to London in...