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Airbus Adjusts Its Forecast Methodology and Expects a $5.8 Trillion Market

July 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Airbus presented its aircraft demand forecast for the next 20 years and changed the segmentation methodology, dividing segments into categories ranging from ‘Small’ to ‘Extra Large’ and blurring the traditional boundaries between aircraft types. The

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Hi Fly Becomes First Second-Hand A380 Operator

July 6, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Hi Fly has received the first second-hand Airbus A380, inaugurating a new era for the aircraft, as it had never been operated by a second company after the first leasing contract has ended. The announcement gives the

Planes

Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

June 21, 2018 Hemal Gosai

In the early 20th century, two men came together to start a company that would become world-renown in both car manufacturing and airplane engine manufacturing, Rolls Royce. Over the years, Rolls Royce had quickly evolved to

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Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

June 18, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This Saturday will see Emirates test its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, at Boston’s Logan International Airport, according to One Mile at a Time. Currently, the Gulf carrier serves Boston with its largest Boeing long-haul

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

June 4, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just

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How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

May 20, 2018 Parker Davis

In early April, Emirates President Sir Tim Clark held a press conference in Hamburg, Germany. This was just a few days after the airline had announced they would be cutting flights to their destinations in

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2018 ILA Airshow Berlin Recap

May 4, 2018 James Dinsdale

Last week, the 2018 ILA Berlin Air Show returned to the Berlin ExpoCentre Airport, located on the southwest corner of the new, yet to open, Brandenburg Airport. Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace (ILA) saw over 180,000

Planes

Airbus A380: The Plane that Tried

April 27, 2018 Hemal Gosai

The Airbus A380 is the plane that tried. The mega airplane, when first delivered to launch carrier Singapore Airlines in Oct. 2007, was set to be a game-changing aircraft with expected orders of over one

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Hi Fly to Introduce First Second-Hand A380 by Mid-Year 2018

April 5, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Portuguese charter operator Hi Fly will become the first company to wet-lease a second-hand Airbus A380, by taking one of the five Singapore Airlines A380s which have already been retired. The intention, according to Hi

Airports

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

March 20, 2018 Andy Nelson

It’s Tuesday, March 18, 2008. In the U.S., President George W. Bush is less than eight months from the end of a turbulent presidency. In the UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is dealing with the

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Is There Hope on the Horizon for the A380?

January 22, 2018 Joshua Drabble

After years of uncertainty, and dwindling orders in the books for the Airbus A380, the question has arisen over the past few months on whether the A380 has a firm future in our skies. When

Airlines

Emirates and Airbus Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Additional A380s

January 18, 2018 John Flett

Emirates has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 20 firm orders and 16 options for the Airbus A380 aircraft, helping the aircraft manufacturer finally seal the deal to keep the A380 in production

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Airbus Wins 2017 with Record Orders, But May Cease A380 Program

January 16, 2018 John Flett

On Monday, Airbus announced that its commercial aircraft division had delivered a record 718 aircraft in 2017, achieving a total of 1109 net orders from 44 carriers. The number of deliveries was a four percent

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Singapore Airlines Announces Next Routes for Refreshed A380s

January 15, 2018 Parker Davis

Singapore Airlines on Monday announced the second and third routes for its refreshed Airbus A380 aircraft, which feature the airline’s new Suites first class product and other updated cabins. Beginning in February, the A380s will

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These Four Flights Ended Up Diverting Twice Due to Last Week’s JFK Fiasco

January 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last week’s winter storm was felt all over the Northeast, with the New York area receiving over 16 inches of snow. It led to many unique visitors for airports such as Stewart International Airport receiving

Airports

Photos: ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Sends Scores of New York and Philadelphia-Bound Flights to Dulles Airport Near Washington, D.C.

January 5, 2018 Ryan Ewing

As the first blizzard of 2018, also known as a ‘bomb cyclone,’ bore down on the Northeast, flights to major airports, including Boston Logan, Philadelphia, and New York, were disrupted. American Airlines canceled more than 1,300

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Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

November 26, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

Leasing company Amedeo is planning to set up its own airline after the company has been unable to find new lessors for its 18 Airbus A 380 aircraft. According to a press release issued this

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Highlights from Day Two at the Dubai Airshow

November 14, 2017 Andy Nelson

Emirates Emirates continued to make headlines at the Dubai Airshow on Monday by raising doubts over its plans to continue expanding its Airbus A380 fleet. The Dubai-based carrier declared that it wants guarantees from Airbus

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First A380 is Returned to Lessor: The Beginning of the End?

November 10, 2017 Hemal Gosai

As reported earlier this summer, the first Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 will be returned to leasing firm Dr. Peters next week, signaling uncertainty about the future of the A380 and the market for these used,

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British Airways Announces Details of £4.5 Billion Investment Program

November 7, 2017 Andy Nelson

In what has been a busy few days for the United Kingdom’s national carrier, British Airways’ CEO, Alex Cruz, has unveiled a number of plans which hint at an aggressive modernization program, aimed at creating

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Airbus Adjusts Its Forecast Methodology and Expects a $5.8 Trillion Market

Hi Fly Becomes First Second-Hand A380 Operator

Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

2018 ILA Airshow Berlin Recap

Airbus A380: The Plane that Tried

Hi Fly to Introduce First Second-Hand A380 by Mid-Year 2018

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

Is There Hope on the Horizon for the A380?

Emirates and Airbus Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Additional A380s

Airbus Wins 2017 with Record Orders, But May Cease A380 Program

Singapore Airlines Announces Next Routes for Refreshed A380s

These Four Flights Ended Up Diverting Twice Due to Last Week’s JFK Fiasco

Photos: ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Sends Scores of New York and Philadelphia-Bound Flights to Dulles Airport Near Washington, D.C.

Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

Highlights from Day Two at the Dubai Airshow

First A380 is Returned to Lessor: The Beginning of the End?

British Airways Announces Details of £4.5 Billion Investment Program

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Equatorial Congo Airlines

Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

Africa’s Largest Nation Announces New National Carrier: Nigeria Air

The Cost of Connecting the Caribbean: The Netherlands Antilles

Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough