Is Long-Haul first class alive or dead? Several airlines have eliminated first class and are upping the ante on their business class offerings to nearly first class standards. Other airlines maintain a distinction between the two, utilizing suites for First…
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft announced that, at the request of CityJet, the SSJ can now operate from runways that are only 30m wide. This new EASA allowance enables the airline to deploy the aircraft in a number of important airports, most…
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Irkut Corporation delivered the MC-21 fuselage designated for static to Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute tests to confirm the strength characteristics of the new aircraft and to provide certification of the type for static strength. On August 12, the MC-21 fuselage was…
Delta Air Lines seems to be ending three routes to Tokyo’s Narita. Since Tokyo is a major market, the changes must be really noteworthy. Delta’s Japanese hub was created by Northwest Airlines. Recent changes to the US-Japan bilateral herald important…
BAE Systems just announced they are considering working towards the possible launch of a passenger-to- freighter conversion program for the Avro RJ jetliner and is seeking customer feedback to help assess market potential. BAE says building on the experience gained…