[UPDATE – We understand the two images aren’t showing. Working on a fix ASAP] Airlines work their aircraft hard; they’re not making money if they’re not flying. The latest single-aisle generation has state-of-the-art engines that burn much less fuel and…
Last week at the Farnborough Airshow, Airbus’ A321XLR made its debut. It was very quiet and looked like any other A321. The long-range tanks behind the wing are only noted by aviation geeks. With 550 on order, Airbus is confident…
PR: Porter Airlines is launching new seasonal non-stop service connecting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). “These new routes offer attractive travel options for our passengers. Through our enhanced services and…
Airbus thinks it can minimize the effects on the range of the A321XLR from additional protection liners around the Rear Center Tank (RCT). The airframer is still testing the aircraft in the final phase of certification and hopes to be…
The Electric Aircraft Bandwagon
At the recent IATA AGM, United’s COO Andrew Nocella shared a concern with Flight Global. Essentially United needs to replace two types by the end of the decade – the 757-300 and the 50-seat RJ. The concern expressed is not…