In this issue:

• Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter with Qatar Airways as Launch Customer
• Qatar Airways Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX

• China Airlines Cargo B747F Suffered Engine Damage at Chicago O'Hare
• How A Screwdriver Tip Caused A Jetstar Airbus A320 Engine Failure?
• Rocket Attack Hit Parked Airplane Near Baghdad Airport
• Trip Report: What’s Flying Qantas Like Right Now? LA to Sydney
• GeminiJets Airplane Models – Jan 2022 New Release + Discounts
• British Airways Negus B747 Converted into Posh ‘Party Plane’
• Airbus Launches New Air Cargo Service Using Beluga Super Transporters
• Video: Inside the Airbus A350 Airspace Explorer

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Qatar Airways Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX

In addition to today's B777-8 freighter order, Boeing and Qatar Airwayssigned a Memorandum of Understanding for a firm order of 25 737-10 aircraft and purchase rights for 25 additional airplanes.

The total value of this 737-10 commitment is nearly $7 billion at current list prices. The largest model in the MAX family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300 miles.

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Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter with Qatar Airways as Launch Customer

Boeing today launched the new 777-8 Freighter with an order for up to 50 aircraft from Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 Freighter launch customer with a firm order for 34 jets and options for 16 more, a total purchase that would be worth more than $20 billion at current list prices and […]

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China Airlines Cargo B747F Suffered Engine Damage at Chicago O’Hare

A China Airlines Cargo B747-400F was damaged after colliding with baggage cart at Chicago O’Hare International Airport while taxiing yesterday, January 28. China Airlines stated that the China Airlines 747-400F freighter, registration B-18715 operating flight CI5240 from Taipei via Anchorage landed at Chicago O'Hare Airport at 5:10 am local time on January 28. The ground […]

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How A Screwdriver Tip Caused A Jetstar Airbus A320 Engine Failure?

In October 2020, a Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 had performed an aborted take-off after the tip of a screwdriver left inside the engine caused unusual vibrations as soon as the pilots applied power for taking off. The aircraft was on its way to Cairns in Australia when the event occurred, forcing the pilots to abort […]

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Rocket Attack Hit Parked Airplane Near Baghdad Airport

At least six rockets hit Baghdad International Airport at dawn on Friday 28 Jan 2022, while a drone targeted a nearby base housing US troops. An ex-Iraqi Government A300-B4 (Reg: YI-APX) was believed to be the one damaged by rocket fire at Baghdad International Airport. The airplane has been de-commissioned from use. The police sources […]

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Trip Report: What’s Flying Qantas Like Right Now? LA to Sydney

When an airline is grounded for upwards of 18 months, things are bound to be different on the other side. While still in its infancy, the ‘post-Covid’ Qantas promises exactly what the airline is renowned for: great cabins, service and food. Having flown Qantas’ Los Angeles routes countless times, the airline truly reached a pre-Covid […]

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GeminiJets Airplane Models – Jan 2022 New Release + Discounts

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 airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout […]

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British Airways Negus B747 Converted into Posh ‘Party Plane’

An iconic British Airways B747 jet "Negus" which was retired due to the pandemic was then bought for £1 and now converted into a posh 'party plane' which is soon available to tour and hire. The BA Negus B747-400 G-CIVB was removed from British Airways' fleet in 2020. It flew in from London Heathrow into Cotswolds Airport […]

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Airbus Launches New Air Cargo Service Using Beluga Super Transporters

Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. The new service - Airbus Beluga Transport - will provide commercially-contracted customers in a variety of sectors, including space, energy, military, aeronautic, maritime and humanitarian sectors, with […]

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Video: Inside the Airbus A350 Airspace Explorer

Join me for a tour of the A350 Airspace Explorer testbed aircraft. The specially configured A350-900 MSN002 is fitted with the new Airspace cabin. Airspace Explorer is Airbus’ new dedicated flight test platform for demonstrating new cabin technologies which could be featured in future aircraft cabins.

During my tour, I saw several innovative approaches about “smart seat”, bacterial removing surface, Electro-dimmable windows, interactive connected galley, ultra-thin screen display, and an impressive LED cabin wall projection display.

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