Virgin to assist REX passengers after 737s grounded

Rex Airlines has announced it has entered into voluntary administration with flights between major airports cancelled, and the Rex Group’s domestic fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft all grounded. A statement posted a short time ago to the Rex website says Regional Express Holdings Limited and a number of its subsidiaries under the Rex Group have …

Our Qantas Business review during the global IT outage!

What a day to fly! Friday 19 July 2024 was a blustery wintery day in Adelaide, with a severe weather warning issued. Flight delays seemed inevitable. Add to this the global Crowdstrike IT outage, causing chaos for airlines and airports worldwide, and I had one question…  ‘Will my flight to Perth depart Adelaide today?’   Pre-flight:  As …

Qantas Paris to Perth – Non stop in Premium Economy

Imagine my joy as I embarked on Qantas flight QF34 from Paris to Perth on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. with premium economy tickets in hand. I was eager to see how this leg of the journey would compare to my previous economy escapades (you can read that review here!). CDG check-In: A breeze Premium economy …

Dr Brendan Nelson, President Of Boeing Global Addresses Leadership Matters

In a world exclusive, Dr Brendan Nelson AO, President of Boeing Global will offer a rare insight into leadership at the highest levels as he steers the aerospace giant’s strategy in key international markets. In a fascinating and exclusive breakfast address on August 22nd, the former defence minister, Australian ambassador and former director of the …

Airbus Ends Farnborough On A High With Flynas MOU

flynas, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900. Signed during Farnborough International Airshow in the presence of the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, Chairman of the Board of …

Qatar Airways Magnificent Qsuite Net Gen Video

Airlineratings.com Geoffrey Thomas walks through the magnificent new Qatar Airways Qsuite Next Gen at the Farnborough Air Show and is left stunned by the new business class suite. Mr Thomas said, “The new Qatar Airways Qsuite is a quantum leap over the airline’s existing offering and redefines business class travel. It is stunning!” “When Qatar …

Nepal Plane Crash Kills 18 After Takeoff

Image: Reuters Nepal has been criticized for its air safety issues. In January 2023, Eighteen people have lost their lives when a plane crashed and burst into flames during takeoff from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, on Wednesday. The pilot, who is currently hospitalized, is the sole survivor of this tragic accident. The flight, operated by Saurya …

Korean Air Launches Boeing 787-10 and New Prestige Class Seats

Korean Air has received its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, and will launch its inaugural flight on July 25 from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita. The next-generation, eco-friendly 787-10 features the latest state-of-the-art technology, superior fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. This advanced aircraft will also debut Korean Air’s new Prestige Class cabin interior, offering business …

Cebu Pacific Signs for 152 A321neos

Cebu Pacific, Airbus, and Pratt & Whitney held an official ceremony to commemorate a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed for CEB’s purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for an estimated US $24 billion based on list prices, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. The MOU covers firm orders for up to …

Korean Air Commits To 50 Boeing 777-9s & 787-10s

Korean Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing on July 22 at the Farnborough International Airshow to upgrade and expand its widebody fleet. The airline has announced its intent to procure 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 Boeing 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. The signing ceremony was …

Stephanie Pope Focuses On Culture and Training at Boeing

New Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope said she has spent her first four months in the role doing a lot of listening to set a new course for the commercial aircraft division. “I have been listening to our employees inside of our factories, listening to our regulators, and listening to our customers, said Ms …

Farnborough Air Show – The Tale of Two Aerospace Giants

This year’s Farnborough International Air Show, which starts Monday, July 22nd be the tale of two aerospace giants – Airbus and Boeing – with the winner if aircraft participation is any guide, the former. In an unprecedented move, Boeing is not exhibiting any commercial aircraft at Farnborough with that role left to Qatar Airways with …

Boeing Forecasts 44,000 New Aircraft Through 2043

Boeing, one of the world’s leading aerospace companies has forecast the need for 44,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years as air travel surpasses pre-pandemic levels. Released ahead of the Farnborough Air Show the Boeing annual Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecasts that the global passenger and freighter fleet will nearly double over the next …

Qantas Designs Lighting To Combat JetLag

Qantas working with Airbus, Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and Caon Design Office has created lightning to reduce Jetlag for its A350s for ultra-long-haul flights. The design is a result of more than 150 hours of testing in the Airbus Customer Definition Centre in Hamburg where representatives from Qantas, Airbus, the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins …

Exploding Soda Cans Cause Chaos on Southwest Flights

Southwest Airlines has confirmed to CBS News that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded onto some of its flights. Airline officials reported a series of incidents where cans of carbonated drinks have ruptured, often during opening, resulting in onboard messes and about 20 employee injuries so far this …

Review: A Tall Person’s Guide to Jetstar

I am almost two metres tall, so flying can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. I am often picky about what airlines I choose to travel on especially low cost carriers like Jetstar . Exit rows, seat maps and frequent flyer upgrades are my top travel companions. However, on a recent last-minute trip across …

Boeing Tailors Farnborough Presence To Highlight Strengthening Safety and Quality

Boeing has tailored its presence at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow as the company focuses on strengthening safety and quality and meeting customer commitments, while also highlighting next-generation technologies and capabilities. “We are concentrated on implementing our comprehensive safety and quality plan and meeting our customer commitments. With these priorities in mind, we have reduced …

Air New Zealand ‘s Massive 750K Seat Sale From NZ$59 One-Way

Air New Zealand has launched its biggest domestic sale of the year with three-quarters of a million seats on sale for under NZ$100.   The 750,000 fares will start from $59 one way and will be available from 7 pm tonight (local) until midnight on 24 July.  Air New Zealand General Manager Domestic Scott Carr says …

Families recount the horror of MH17 ten years on

Families of the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have given emotional testimony about the impact of the aircraft’s destruction and the failure of Russian authorities to address the tragedy 10 years on. International investigators determined the 298 passengers and crew were killed when a Russian BUK missile hit the B777 after it crossed Ukrainian …

Jetstar’s Epic Kiwi Sale

Jetstar has today launched its Kiwi Sale with over 25,000 discounted one-way fares across the ditch from just $169^ (e.g. Gold Coast to Wellington).  The Kiwi Sale will run for six days, ending at 11.59pm AEST on Monday 22 July 2024, unless sold out prior. Fares and full conditions are available at Jetstar.com.  The destinations …

Qantas Perth-Paris: Marathon Economy Review

Pinch me, I’m in Paris! Leaving Perth at night and waking up just in time for breakfast in Paris felt surreal. I had to pinch myself a few times to make sure it was real. Arriving in the City of Light, refreshed and ready for a croissant, was an experience I won’t forget. It’s a …

Perth-Paris On Qantas Boeing 787 Silky Smooth

It was as smooth as silk with the seat belt sign turned on just once for 5 minutes with our Qantas Boeing 787, VH-ZNB, “Waltzing Matilda” performing flawlessly on the “launch” flight for the new Perth to Paris nonstop service with a touchdown at 6.55 am- just 16.38 hours. Festivities started at check-in at 4 …

Qantas Sydney To London Nonstop Could Fly Over The North Pole

Qantas will likely use a North Pole route to achieve its Project Sunrise Sydney to London nonstop with the A350-1000 to be delivered in 2026. In an exclusive media round table ahead of the launch flight from Perth to Paris Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said that the Qantas operations team that has been “flying the …

Thomas Talks Up The New Qantas Perth-Paris Flight

AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Channel 9 News to discuss the new Qantas Perth to Paris nonstop flight. QF33 took off at 7.53 pm local time on Friday, July 12 and is due to land in the French capital ahead of schedule at 5.45 am – 55 minutes early. Supported by the WA …

Thomas Explains Supply Chain Issues at Boeing

Geoffrey Thomas AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief has appeared on the global Ticker News to discuss the supply chain issues impacting Boeing. Mr Thomas said that the supply chain issues were global and impacting many industries not just aviation. “Boeing issues are the industry’s issues with all manufacturers late with deliveries,” said Mr Thomas. On the subject of …

Saudi A330 Catches Fire Upon Landing

A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh with 276 passengers and 21 crew members caught fire upon landing at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport in Pakistan. Saudi Airline’s plane got fire at Peshawar airport, safety protocols are activated. pic.twitter.com/iuxq6mmxjd — فرحان الحق کیانی (@Farhan_Kiyani) July 11, 2024 Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson Saifullah stated that air …

2 for 1 Sale On Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific has just announced its Companion Offer, the ultimate deal on two adult return Economy tickets to Hong Kong from any Australian port, sponsored by Hong Kong International Airport. Two passengers in the same booking and travelling together on Economy Class tickets will pay full price for the first eligible ticket (including base fare, taxes …