Asiana Airlines Retires Last 747
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by Matt Falcus
2d ago
After announcing the upcoming retirement of its Boeing 747 passenger aircraft last month, today Asiana Airlines flew its final flight with the type on the Taipei-Seoul route. Asiana was down to just a single Boeing 747-400 in its passenger fleet after having reduced the number in favour of modern twin-jet types like the Airbus A350.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Asiana Airlines UK (@flyasiana_uk) With the airline recognising how passengers and enthusiasts feel about the 747, Asiana arranged special fares for those who wished to fly the aircraft one final time a ..read more
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The Best of Plane Spotting in the Paris Area
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by Matt Falcus
1w ago
Paris, the capital city of France, is a hub for aviation activity thanks to the large local population and being a centre of tourism, government and business. For aviation enthusiasts it can be both a rewarding and frustrating area to visit, with plenty of interesting aircraft to see, but laws around photographing aircraft at certain airports that must be adhered to. Here’s a guide to plane spotting in the Paris area:   Large Airports Paris is served by two large airports, Charles de Gaulle to the north, and Orly to the south.   Paris Charles de Gaulle Concorde preserved near the ta ..read more
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A Guide to the Boeing 757 Variants
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by Nigel Richardson
1w ago
The Boeing 757 is a single aisle, short-medium range aircraft, with two under-wing engines. It was developed as a successor to the Boeing 727, with the prototype completing its maiden flight on the 19 February 1982. After a 1,380 hour flight test programme, including the pre-requisite testing for certification, the first production 757-200 was delivered to Eastern Air Lines on the 22 December 1982, followed by an inaugural revenue service on the 1 January 1983. The 757 was developed in parallel with the Boeing 767, and shared many parts and systems including the same engines, the use of improv ..read more
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10 Plane Spotting Highlights in Australia
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by Matt Falcus
1w ago
Australia is an incredible destination for a holiday or for pursuing your plane spotting hobby. Here, the vast distances between parts of the country, as well as the industrial activities which go on in the interior, mean air travel is common and many airlines operate some interesting routes and aircraft. Australia is also a country which considers aircraft preservation important, and so you will find many museums and collections to visit. Here are 10 highlights for plane spotters in Australia.   Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport The busiest airport in Australia, and the main gateway to the ..read more
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What Aircraft Does Qatar Airways Have in its Fleet?
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by Matt Falcus
1w ago
Qatar Airways is one of the big three Middle East airlines, along with Emirates and Etihad. Their main base is at Doha Airport, where they serve hundreds of destinations around the world. To reach this interesting mix of places, Qatar Airways has a varied fleet of narrow and widebody aircraft.   At the time of writing, Qatar Airways’ fleet comprises the following aircraft types:   Airbus A320-200   Airbus A330-200 Photo (c) Aero Icarus   Airbus A330-300   Airbus A350-900 Qatar A350 at Frankfurt (c) Eric Ritterbach   Airbus A350-1000   Airbus A380-900 ..read more
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New York Concorde Returns to Intrepid Museum
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by Matt Falcus
1w ago
One of the British Airways heritage Concorde aircraft has returned to its berth at the heart of New York City following a period of refurbishment. G-BOAD, one of the seven Concordes which once flew passengers at supersonic speeds on behalf of British Airways, was preserved at the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 in Manhattan. The museum is largely centred around the former USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and has an interesting collection of historic aircraft. The Concorde here is located alongside the aircraft carrier and has been open for public visits since it arrived in 2003, following retirement ..read more
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Nolinor Adds 737-400 in Own Livery
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by Matt Falcus
2w ago
Canadian air transport provider Nolinor has introduced a Boeing 737-400 aircraft in its own livery and interior branding. The aircraft, which until recently has been flying for the airline’s OWG subsidiary, has now been painted in Nolinor colours and will be used on the Fly-In Fly-Out contracts that it operates to mining communities in northern Canada. Marco Prud’Homme, President of Nolinor Aviation, stated: “The introduction of the 737-400 with the Nolinor livery is more than a visual update; it’s a clear signal of our unwavering dedication to serving the North. This aircraft, and the ones th ..read more
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Fly91 Launches Next Week
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by Matt Falcus
2w ago
New Indian carrier Fly91 is to launch commercial operations next week, serving domestic routes. Established to serve smaller markets within the ever expanding Indian aviation space, Fly91 will serve so-called Tier 2 and Tier 3 airports from its hub at Goa. Having taken delivery of its first aircraft, Fly91 announced yesterday that it would commence flights on four routes starting 18 March. It received its Air Operator’s Certificate on 6 March.   About Fly91 Named after the Indian telephone country code of +9, Fly91 hopes to use this as inspiration to connect Indians from communities acro ..read more
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The World’s Largest Fleets of Passenger Boeing 757s in 2024
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by Matt Falcus
2w ago
A total of 968 passenger-carrying 757s were built by Boeing between 1982 and 2004, including 914 757-200s and 55 757-300s. As of February 2024, 182 757-200s and 53 757-300s remain in active service (including a small number of aircraft which are currently parked or are undergoing maintenance). Today, just over 88% of the ‘active’ 757s are operated by four airlines: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Icelandair and Condor.   Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-232 N692DL of Delta Air Lines. (Tomás Del Coro, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0) Boeing 757-351 N593NW of Delta Air Lines. (Eddie Maloney, lic ..read more
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British Airways’ Gatwick Aircraft Fleets
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by Matt Falcus
2w ago
British Airways is the UK national airline, and is based entirely in London for its flights. However, this is split across three airports: Heathrow, London City and Gatwick. Gatwick’s British Airways flights cover domestic, European and long-haul services, but not to the same extent as those at Heathrow. Traditionally, Gatwick’s services have covered leisure and some business destinations, as well as long-haul services to the Caribbean and other select markets. To serve Gatwick’s routes, British Airways bases a mix of its long-haul fleet, as well as the aircraft flown by its relatively new BA ..read more
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