Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
STARLUX Airlines is taking delivery of its first A330neo B-58301 today in Toulouse, France. Company chairman K.W. Chang said, “I am delighted to welcome our first A330neo, as it marks a key milestone in our growth. With the addition of the A330neo, STA…
Category: Videos
VIDEO: Visitando Toiano, el Pueblo Fantasma de la Toscana Abandonado tras un Brutal Asesinato
Written by Ultima Llamada @ BoardingArea
Les comparto el nuevo video de mi canal de Youtube, en este caso visitando Toiano, el pueblo fantasma en el corazón de la Toscana que esconde una historia siniestra entre sus muros
Airbus A350 Freighter Secures Etihad and Singapore Airlines Deals At The 2022 Singapore Airshow
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Airbus has continued to flex their recently launched A350 Freighter as a serious competitor to Boeing’s market dominance, this time securing an additional two deals for the aircraft during the second day of the 2022 Singapore Airshow. Singapore Airline…
GeminiJets Airplane Models – Feb 2022 New Release + Discounts
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times like these, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsor post showcase of the latest GeminiJets a…
Ukraine: Airlines, Security Concerns & Repatriation Flights
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
As tensions increase, airlines operating in Ukraine are facing many challenges concerning safety, insurance, diversion, repatriation, and other problems. In this article, you can find some of the latest information related to commercial aviation. Ukrai…
Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-8 First Class Experience + First Class Terminal
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Background I need to go to the U.S. to see my parents for the Chinese New Year. Lufthansa is deploying its B747-400 on Dubai to Frankfurt route so after weighing all flight options, I decided to fly Lufthansa because of the B747. The second sector from…
Incidents: Aerosucre B737-200 Very Low Climb Out + Nippon Cargo B747-8F Part Dropped
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Colombian Aerosucre Boeing 737-200 Engine Malfunction on Takeoff Earlier this month, an Aerosucre Boeing 737 suffered engine malfunction on takeoff in Colombia, narrowly avoiding the top of trees, electrical power lines, and houses. On 3rd February, an…
Estrenando el Canal de Youtube de Ultima Llamada!
Written by Ultima Llamada @ BoardingArea
Hoy se estrena el canal de Youtube de Ultima Llamada con un video de uno de los clásicos del blog: la primera clase de Lufthansa.
Heritage Special: Boeing’s First Short-Haul Jet, the 720
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
The four-engined 707 was Boeing’s long haul masterpiece and entered service in 1958. With the market for jet transports linking major cities of the world sewn up, Boeing shifted its attention to the next market segment, short and medium haul flights be…
Finnair Unveiled New Business Class and Premium Economy
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Finnair has today launched the airline’s new spacious, long-haul look with a brand-new Business Class and exciting new Premium Economy cabin as part of a major investment to enhance the customer experience. The Finnish flag carrier unveiled the €200 mi…
Frontier and Spirit Airlines to Merge in a $6.6 Billion Deal
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Two prominent budget carriers Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced plans to merge in a deal valued at $6.6 billion, a tie-up that would create the fifth-largest airline in the United States by revenue passenger miles. The merger is intended…
Delta Airbus A321 Blows Out Tire During Landing Cause Runway Excursion
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
On 6th February a Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 suffered a blown tire causing a runway excursion on landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, USA. The 2 month-old aircraft with registration N129DN, performing flight DL-1277 from Dallas…
Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-400 Business Class Dubai to Frankfurt
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Background I need to go to the U.S. to see my parents for the Chinese New Year. Lufthansa is deploying its B747-400 on Dubai to Frankfurt so after weighing all flight options, I decided to go on Lufthansa to fly on the B747 again. The second sector fro…
Sun Country Boeing 737 Landing Gear Collapse on Landing
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
On 4th February, a Sun Country Boeing 737-800 suffered a collapse of its right-hand main landing gear on touch down after a problem with the landing gear retraction on take off. According to Avherald, the 20 years old aircraft with registration N817SY …
Before The A320: The Dassault Mercure
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
France has a long history at the cutting edge of aviation (fuselage, pitot, aileron are all loan words from French), and scored a couple of big hits at the start of the jet age with the Sud Aviation Caravelle, a twin-engined short- and medium-haul airl…
American Airlines Firms 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Defers 787 Dreamliner Delivery
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
American Airlines has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Boeing to purchase an additional 30 737 MAX 8 aircraft, exercising its existing purchase options. In a recent filing, American Airlines also said that 15 of these newly firmed a…
SAUDIA Launched Direct Flight from Paris to AlUla, Adding Uganda and Thailand
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has launched a direct non-stop flight linking Europe with the historical city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia. The flight marked the first direct flight from Europe to the Saudi tourist destination, dubbed ‘the world’s largest …
SAUDIA Launched Direct Flight from Paris to AlUla, Adding Uganda and Thailand
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has launched a direct non-stop flight linking Europe with the historical city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia. The flight marked the first direct flight from Europe to the Saudi tourist destination, dubbed ‘the world’s largest …
Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2022
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
The Biggest Cabin Interior and MRO Gathering in Middle East Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2022 is set to deliver its most exciting edition ever featuring world-class products, technologies, enhanced networking opportunities and a ho…
Interview with PLAY Airlines CEO Birgir Jónsson
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
For Icelandic LCC startup PLAY Airlines CEO Birgir Jónsson, launching an airline in the middle of a global pandemic was part of the strategy. The low-cost carrier, which began operations in the last week of June 2021, was able to secure attractive leas…