Cathay Pacific’s first A350-900 completed its maiden flight today in Toulouse. The aircraft next enters the final phase of production for cabin completion, with more ground checks and test flights before being prepared for delivery in 2Q16. The aircraft will…
Airbus launched its new Cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus”. At the heart of this new philosophy Airbus connects the well-being of passengers with the operational performance of its airline customers. Representing the best of Airbus’ cabin innovation and design, Airspace…
There are two great Lockheed Constellation restoration projects being undertaken. (Hello Red Bull, are you paying attention?) We are big Connie fans. Project #1: Columbine We first got to see this magnificent aircraft (Columbine I) in August 2008 at the…
As Pratt & Whitney’s new engine starts to operate it is interesting to review its long gestation. The start of the GTF goes far back to an engine few recall, named the “SuperFan”. This engine was sold to Airbus for…
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Airbus’ first US-made aircraft, an A321 for jetBlue, took off this morning from the OEM’s Mobile, Alabama facility. Takeoff was at 10:36 EDT and the aircraft should land at 13:30 EDT in Mobile. The flight can be tracked using this…