On Wednesday, Chicago-based United Airlines outlined new enhancements for the airline’s transcontinental product between Boston and San Francisco along with flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Newark. Starting on July 1, the carrier will add premium cross-country service between Boston and San Francisco in addition to its current premium transcontinental service, which it […]
The MC-21-300 commercial jet took off on its first flight from Irkut’s manufacturing facility in Irkutsk, Russia on Sunday. This unannounced first flight is a milestone for the program as the manufacturer aims to compete with Boeing and Airbus for narrowbody aircraft development. The initial flight lasted approximately 30 minutes while maintaining an altitude of […]
The iconic Boeing 747 has become a dying breed in the U.S. While airlines around the world, including British Airways and Lufthansa, will continue to operate the aircraft in the foreseeable future, U.S. airlines are saying goodbye to the “Queen of the Skies.” Delta and United remain the only carriers in the U.S. that still maintain diminishing fleets of […]
Calgary-based low-cost carrier WestJet announced Tuesday a definitive purchase agreement for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The agreement includes commitments for 10 of the stretched Dreamliner variants to be delivered from the first quarter of 2019 to December 2021. The airline also has options for 10 additional 787 aircraft with delivery expected between 2020 […]
On Thursday, Virgin America took delivery of their first Airbus A321neo aircraft, becoming the initial operator for the Airbus narrow-body airplane. The New Engine Option (NEO) aircraft is powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A power plants, which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by approximately 15 percent. The engines also provide a 50 percent cut in overall […]
Photographing airplanes for a manufacturer like Boeing serves as a way of documenting history in one sense. Numerous aircraft have changed the way in which the world moves, including Boeing’s emblematic 747 or 707. While veteran Boeing corporate photographer Bob Ferguson was not hired to take pictures of these 1950s and 1960s unveilings, he has […]
Southwest has announced initial routes for its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft following the opening of the carrier’s Fall 2017 schedule. Also, with the addition of the 737 MAX, the Dallas-based airline is retiring their 737-300 fleet. The 737 MAX 8 will join Southwest’s schedule on Oct. 1, 2017, operating between Dallas to Houston (flight […]
Everyone has their own way of taking pictures of airplanes; some use an iPhone or a basic digital camera, while others might purchase professional camera equipment. Many planespotters don’t receive monetary compensation for braving the elements to photograph airplanes. But for many, it isn’t about the compensation, but rather about a passion for aviation. For […]
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” reads a historic quote stemming from Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities, that applies in many respects to the fate of Boeing’s iconic 747. While the aircraft’s retirement will serve as a milestone for both Delta and United by opening new doors to […]
Doha-based Qatar Airways will be operating the world’s longest scheduled passenger flight between Doha and Auckland. This new route will surpass Emirates’ Dubai to Auckland route, which currently holds the title. Qatar’s newest route is scheduled for a flight time of 16 hours and 20 minutes, which beats the Emirates flight by only 208 miles […]
