Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

The Airbus A350 is a popular long-range, wide-body aircraft several airlines use worldwide. With over 500 aircraft providing services worldwide, the Airbus A350 is operated by major airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Delta Air Lines , and more.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 103

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

Predictions indicate that most new aviation crews will operate single aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, wide-body aircraft will be the primary choice for flying operations in Africa and the Middle East.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Cabin Crew Cargo Airplanes 268

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Boeing 777 is one of the most popular wide-bodied aircraft ever made. Most airframes have joined or will join the fleet of major airlines like Emirates or Singapore Airlines, but some, like the one we will discuss today, are destined for private individuals and heads of statelet's take a deep dive.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines Airline 102

Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

This wide-body aircraft was developed in the 1970s and has been popular with many carriers, such as Delta Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines. However, the most prominent airline in Canada that operates this aircraft is Air Canada , which has a sizable fleet of Airbus A330s.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 105

WayMan

OCTOBER 6, 2024

For aspiring pilots, the dream of flying high comes with another important question: what carrier do the most paid airline pilots fly for? The aviation industry offers lucrative career opportunities, especially with certain airlines that are known for offering higher-than-average salaries.

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Pilot Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A return to full domestic and international operations has seen Vietnam Airlines record increased revenues and profits in the first three quarters of 2024. In the nine months to September 30, the airline generated consolidated revenue of more than 85.466 trillion VND, a year-on-year increase of 24.64%. million passengers, a rise of 8.9%

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline Cargo 75

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

Discover Airlines ( formerly known as Eurowings Discover ) has announced plans to grow its fleet, and to also introduce a new passenger experience. Discover Airlines growing fleet to 33 aircraft by 2027 Discover Airlines is planning on expanding its fleet in the coming years.

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Airlines Airline Wide-Body Aircraft Jet 102

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Brussels Airlines, which is part of Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to expand and improve its long haul service. Brussels Airlines acquiring more Airbus A330s Brussels Airlines’ long haul fleet currently consists of 10 Airbus A330-300s. Heck, the airline even has a lounge in Brussels that’s dedicated to Africa flights.

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Airlines Airline Wide-Body Aircraft Jet 92

One Mile at a Time

MAY 7, 2024

Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline , which will launch flights in the summer of 2025. So far, the airline has publicly confirmed an order for Boeing 787s. We’ve known for some time that Riyadh Air intends to acquire narrow body jets. Douglas states that the new wide body order will be placed by 2025.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines 79

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s largest airline, offering a significant amount of both short haul and long haul capacity. Ethiopian Airlines business class seats by aircraft type Ethiopian Airlines’ long haul fleet currently consists of 60 wide body aircraft, including Airbus A350s, Boeing 777s, and Boeing 787s.

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Airlines Airline Wide-Body Aircraft Tail 104

World Airline News

JULY 24, 2024

This announcement marks the beginning of a fully integrated partnership between WestJet and TELUS, and a significant leap forward for the airline’s inflight connectivity. All wide-body aircraft are planned to be upgraded by the end of 2026. WestJet aircraft photo gallery: Screenshot

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline , which will launch flights in 2025. Back in 2023, the airline placed an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9s , as this will be the carrier’s primary wide body aircraft. It’ll be instrumental in helping Saudi Arabia achieve its decarbonisation goals.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines 89

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 2, 2024

Vallair, provider of integrated support for mature aircraft, engines and major components, is undertaking a comprehensive teardown of a 23-year-old Airbus 330 airframe on behalf of Danish spare components specialist, CORAX. “We work in partnership with parts brokers, investors, lessors and MROs.”

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 59

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia is in the process of launching an ambitious new airline, which is expected to launch operations in the coming year, and then grow at a very fast pace. What to expect from airline startup Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is the name of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund.

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Airlines Airline Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft 122

All Plane

APRIL 9, 2024

Flight#: TK763 From: Dubai (DXB) To: Istanbul (IST) Flight time: 5h Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 This flight report follows in the footsteps of our previous reviews of Turkish Airlines economy class long-haul experience onboard its Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER. Cabin layout on the Turkish Airlines B787-9 economy class is 3-3-3.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

One Mile at a Time

JULY 22, 2024

Korean Air is on quite the wide body aircraft shopping spree. The airline recently placed an order for 33 Airbus A350s , and has now placed an order for two of Boeing’s wide body aircraft variants… Korean Air orders up to 50 Boeing wide body jets Korean Air has just placed an order for up to 50 Boeing jets.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines Airline 113

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In September 2022, American Airlines revealed its new business class seats, which will be known as Flagship Suites. American’s new Flagship Suite business class seats As of 2025, American Airlines will be installing new business class seats, which will be called Flagship Suites. Let’s take a look at the details.

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Airlines Airline Wide-Body Aircraft Jet 112

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Vietnam Airlines produced a strong performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024, driven by the restoration of its entire domestic network and most of the international network, alongside the introduction of new routes and increased operations during the peak summer season. million passengers, a rise of 8.9%

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline Cargo 40

One Mile at a Time

JULY 25, 2024

For those not familiar, Abra Group is the parent company of both avianca and GOL, which are two of Latin America’s biggest airlines. Given the size of avianca’s network between places like Bogota and Madrid, the airline should have no problems filling these aircraft. The airline argued it was just too big of a plane.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines Airline 82

Cranky Flier

JULY 2, 2024

Then it went bankrupt, got new management, and the airline has completely transformed itself. And it’s an impressively deliberate plan that actually does fit well with the airline’s strengths. There have been plenty of deals between airlines with complementary networks before. Yep, Europe.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 258

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 29, 2024

In April 2023, Austrian Airlines revealed plans to refresh its long haul fleet, replacing its existing wide body aircraft with Boeing 787s. Austrian replacing 767s & 777s with 787s Austrian’s active long haul fleet currently consists of nine aircraft, including three Boeing 767-300ERs and six Boeing 777-200ERs.

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Airlines Airline Wide-Body Aircraft Jet 112

All Plane

APRIL 10, 2024

Flight#: TK1853 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Barcelona (BCN) Flight time: 3h 35min Aircraft: Airbus A321neo This is going to be a short one, since I’ve reviewed the Turkish Airlines inflight experience extensively on A330-300 ( business and economy class ), B777-300ER , B787-9 , and B737-800.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Delta will fly an Airbus A330 from Boston to Sao Paulo It’s interesting to see Delta replacing LATAM in the market Delta owns a stake in LATAM, and on top of that, the two airlines have a joint venture between the United States and much of South America.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 107

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 10, 2024

Plans are starting to be finalized for a new international airport in Ethiopia, and it’s going to be a game changer not only for Ethiopian Airlines, but for the region. National carrier Ethiopian Airlines is onboard with the move, and expects the new airport to open in 2029.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Runway Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Currently EL AL is the only airline flying between Israel and the United States, and as you’d expect, fares are sky high. A second Israeli airline now wants to compete with EL AL, though I’m skeptical about this becoming a reality. Instead, Israir wants to wet lease two wide body aircraft in order to facilitate this service.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 77

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In October 2022, Air Côte d’Ivoire placed a fascinating wide body aircraft order, and the airline even plans to introduce a first class product. The airline currently has a fleet consisting of 11 planes, including seven Airbus A320-family aircraft, plus four De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines Airline 107

All Plane

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) A bunch of airlines, airports and other companies in the sustainable aviation space have got together to launch Project SkyPower to accelerate the adoption of synthetic sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) in Europe. You can check out this initiative’s website here.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

All Plane

APRIL 4, 2024

The Cabin In these pictures you can get the look and feel of the Turkish Airlines A330-300 economy class cabin. The choice and combination of colours is, I’d say, unusual, but those red elements align well with the Turkish Airlines’ brand. Each economy class passenger gets a pillow and a set of headphones.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Emirates is the single biggest customer for the 777X , as the airline has 205 of these jets on order, and is using these to replace Airbus A380s, as those jets retire. I think many airline executives were already anticipating this, but Boeing is now even admitting this publicly.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Jet Airlines Airline 115

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For that matter, it’s hard to make money operating dedicated cargo flights with passenger aircraft, especially if you’re not removing seats from the cabin (which I can’t imagine the airline will do, given the limited number of frequencies operating as part of this service). That raises the question… is there more to this?

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Cargo Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 85

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 17, 2024

Abra Group, owner of Avianca and Gol, is to make an investment in wet lease and charter airline Wamos Air, based in Spain. This deal will bring about the possibility of improving connectivity between Latin America and Europe, leveraging the potential increase in coverage and operation of the group’s wide-body fleet. “We

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 52

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2024

Nowadays many airlines use safety videos as an extension of their marketing efforts. Some airlines have new safety videos every year. Then you have airlines like Lufthansa, which have more or less used the same safety video for the past decade. The new safety video is roughly seven minutes long.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Wide-Body Aircraft Airplanes Approach 111

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 7, 2024

Starting in 2026, the oneworld airline intends to introduce a new regional product on its Airbus A330 fleet. However, I am curious about exactly which direction the airline takes. For example, Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 787-10s are intended exclusively as regional aircraft, and the airline has the Stelia Aerospace Symphony seat.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2024

When I publish my airline reviews , readers sometimes comment about how I typically select seats toward the back of premium cabins, whether in first or business class, and wonder why. It’s true. I have a strong business class seating preference, and it’s almost always the same, regardless of the configuration.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Approach Airlines Airline 113

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 12, 2024

The airline started rolling out free Wi-Fi on domestic flights in early 2023, and so far, 90% of domestic mainline aircraft have this service. The airline has now provided an updated timeline for offering free Wi-Fi on international flights, so let’s go over the details.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 110

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 28, 2024

In the coming months, American Airlines will start flying Boeing 787s out of New York, which should have some interesting implications. American opening Boeing 787 pilot base in New York Airlines put a lot of thought into deciding which aircraft to base out of which hubs.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Pilot Airlines Airline 109

One Mile at a Time

JULY 26, 2024

United Airlines is significantly reducing capacity to Australia for this upcoming peak season… for a second time (thanks to @IshrionA and @xJonNYC for flagging this). The airline is also more willing to experiment with new routes than American and Delta, and I really respect that.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline Jet 106