In this issue:

• What to Expect at Dubai Airshow 2021?
• 8 Modified Versions of the Boeing 747 You May Not Know!
• 2021 Top 10 World’s Longest Flight
• Incidents on Both Iberia and EgyptAir
• Interview with Ethiopian Airlines CEO: Launching a New Airline in Africa
• Video: Flying the Rolls Royce B747 Test Bed – An Experimental Flight with 100% SAF

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What to Expect at Dubai Airshow 2021?

Returning for its 17th edition, Dubai Airshow will be held from 14-18 November 2021 at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. Dubai Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry to facilitate successful global trade. The event will be […]

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8 Modified Versions of the Boeing 747 You May Not Know!

The Boeing 747, introduced by Pan American World Airways in 1970, is one of the most iconic jets in aviation history. The "Queen of the Skies" has been playing a pivotal role in inspiring long-haul travellers for more than five decades. Over the years, the Boeing 747 has been modified for multi-purposes, apart from just […]

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2021 Top 10 World’s Longest Flight

The aviation landscape has changed so much since the pandemic, many ultra-long haul routes were suspended. In this post, we share the current top 10 World's longest flights in the world. Singapore Airlines Flight SQ23 is currently the World's longest flight, operated from New York JFK to Singapore Changi, lasting around 18 hours 50 minutes. […]

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Incidents on Both Iberia and EgyptAir

In the last couple of days two incidents have occurred; one on an Iberia A350, which sustained damage after a bird strike, and one on an EgyptAir 737, which experienced both nose tyres bursting upon landing. Find all the currently available details below: Iberia Airbus A350-900 Birdstrike Today, 27th October a two and half year […]

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Interview with Ethiopian Airlines CEO: Launching a New Airline in Africa

Having a meeting with the CEO of Africa's largest airline is always a pleasure. Tewolde GebreMariam is Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and we have know each other for about 20 years. He revealed to me the latest developments in the largest network airline in Africa. In early December, Ethiopian will start a new carrier in […]

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Video: Flying the Rolls Royce B747 Test Bed – An Experimental Flight with 100% SAF

I traveled to Tucson, Arizona to visit the Rolls Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed (FTB). This special modified B747-200 classic is mounted with three RB211 and one Trent 1000 engine. For the first time, Rolls Royce is using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power their Trent 1000 engine as an experimental flight.

Before the flight, I was given a quick tour of the B747 Flying Test Bed. I met with the Rolls Royce engineering team and pilots onboard, they explained to me the test procedure on the Trent 1000 engine during flight. It will perform acceleration, deceleration, and relight during the 4-hour flight.

After takeoff, I spoke with an expert on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its current challenge and limitations. After 4 hours, the B747 safely landed back in Tuscon, I met up with the crew again. Can aviation go green? Let's find out!

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