Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Although tired and old, the 2009 Regional Business Class seat will continue to be a fixture on the SIA fleet for at least a few more years. How is the experience holding up?Source
Category: A330
Flight Review: Alitalia Business Class A330-200 [AZ602 FCO-JFK]
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Alitalia is an airline I tend to overlook. I am a Star Alliance guy that occasionally flirts with One World. SkyTeam is my last resort, being their triumvirate AF/KL/DL the ones that have got my (marginal) business in the past. The precarious financial situation the airline has been dragging since their debt refinancing woes in […]
PaxEx Premium: Easing the 2Ku backlog
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Some good news for Gogo and its 2Ku airline customers as it reaches closure on an outstanding maintenance issue. This should ease the backlog as additional aircraft can once again be installed for three airline customers.
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TAP takes delivery of first A330neo, Airbus teases changes
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
As the first A330neo is handed off to TAP Airbus is teasing the idea of a “regional” version of the type, an aircraft far better suited to serve the vast majority of flights the A330 operates today. Why wait so long and will it ever really happen??
The…
TAP takes delivery of first A330neo, Airbus teases changes
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
As the first A330neo is handed off to TAP Airbus is teasing the idea of a “regional” version of the type, an aircraft far better suited to serve the vast majority of flights the A330 operates today. Why wait so long and will it ever really happen??
The…
Best of Farnborough 2018: Airbus’ little, little(ish) win
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
An order for two aircraft is rarely big news. But for Uganda (National??) Airlines and Airbus it represents a significant deal on both sides. The carrier will CRJ900s to prove its operations and grow into the long-haul operation with the A330s arriving…
Loose ELT antenna impacts 2Ku deployments
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Earlier this month EASA issued an Airworthiness Directive affecting certain of Gogo’s 2Ku inflight connectivity installations. Air vortices created by the 2Ku radome cause excessive vibration in the ELT antenna, potentially shaking it loose or causing …
Loose ELT antenna impacts 2Ku deployments
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Earlier this month EASA issued an Airworthiness Directive affecting certain of Gogo’s 2Ku inflight connectivity installations. Air vortices created by the 2Ku radome cause excessive vibration in the ELT antenna, potentially shaking it loose or causing …
KLM gets its 2Ku on, too
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Nearly two years after the deal was announced the Gogo 2Ku hardware is beginning to show up on KLM aircraft. A pair of A330-300s now carry the kit. The service is not yet active for travelers, but that’s coming soon enough.
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DLD 191: Answering many engines questions (and asking a bunch more)
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Last week we talked a LOT about engines, mostly proving we have very little knowledge on the topic. This week we’re making up for that by bringing in an expert who might know a little too much on the topic, at least assuming you do want to still fly mo…
DLD 191: Answering many engines questions (and asking a bunch more)
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Last week we talked a LOT about engines, mostly proving we have very little knowledge on the topic. This week we’re making up for that by bringing in an expert who might know a little too much on the topic, at least assuming you do want to still fly more.
DLD 191: Answering many engines questions (and asking a bunch more)
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Last week we talked a LOT about engines, mostly proving we have very little knowledge on the topic. This week we’re making up for that by bringing in an expert who might know a little too much on the topic, at least assuming you do want to still fly more.
Bunk beds on board: The new plan to make economy class travel comfortable
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Passenger want long flights in economy class to be more comfortable. Airlines want more money from passengers. Surely a bunk beds option meets that need. And it probably will eventually. Just not this version, at least not yet. And probably not for the…
Bunk beds on board: The new plan to make economy class travel comfortable
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Passenger want long flights in economy class to be more comfortable. Airlines want more money from passengers. Surely a bunk beds option meets that need. And it probably will eventually. Just not this version, at least not yet. And probably not for the…
Airbus Wants to Put Beds in the Cargo Hold
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
Yesterday news broke that Airbus wants to put beds in the cargo hold of certain widebody aircraft. But I’m skeptical any airline will take such an option. The trend in air travel, at least here in the U.S. has been densification. And things, in my opinion, are getting out of hand, especially at American Airlines. […]
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Read MoreDLD 180: Engines Turn Or Podcast Speaks
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
No, that’s not really what ETOPS stands for but with the rash of engine issues in the past week we couldn’t help talking about them. Etihad cuts, Air India’s sale plans and American Airlines’ employees have a lot to say to their company. Come listen!
A Restful Flight on Qatar Airways A330 Business Class
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
By the time it came to board my Qatar Airways flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Doha, I was exhausted. I had slept poorly all week and just wanted to have dinner, watch a movie, and nap on the eight hour evening flight to DOH. In this case, I was almost thankful there was […]
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Read MoreA330neo First Flight Photos
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The A330neo is now flying. New engines, wings, winglets and more were on display during the event. Plus, company executives went into detail on plans to grow sales for the type.
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Second guessing the A330neo
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A pair of customers are rethinking their A330neo orders, presenting challenges for Airbus at perhaps the worst possible time. The first A330neo is set to fly its maiden voyage next week.
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Breaking: China Eastern Flight Emergency Landing
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
According to sources including the South China Morning Post, a China Eastern A330 has returned to Sydney safely after discovering a massive hole in the port side engine cowling. There has not been any indication of what has caused the engine cowling to experience the disruption on the Shanghai-bound aircraft, nor how many passengers were on […]
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