In this issue:

• Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-400 Business Class Dubai to Frankfurt
• Sun Country Boeing 737 Landing Gear Collapse on Landing
• Before The A320: The Dassault Mercure
• American Airlines Firms 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Defers 787 Dreamliner Delivery
• SAUDIA Launched Direct Flight from Paris to AlUla, Adding Uganda and Thailand
• Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2022
• Interview with PLAY Airlines CEO Birgir Jónsson
• Video: Flying on Lufthansa B747-400 Business Class – Dubai to Frankfurt

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Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-400 Business Class Dubai to Frankfurt

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 Frankfurt to Los Angeles is operated by B747-8, so […]

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Sun Country Boeing 737 Landing Gear Collapse on Landing

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 performing flight SY-110 from Las Vegas to Minneapolis, USA was climbing out of […]

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Before The A320: The Dassault Mercure

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 airliner which sold 282 airframes (including 20 to United Airlines) between […]

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American Airlines Firms 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Defers 787 Dreamliner Delivery

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 aircraft will be delivered in 2023, with the remaining 15 joining AA’s fleet in […]

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SAUDIA Launched Direct Flight from Paris to AlUla, Adding Uganda and Thailand

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 living museum'. The first direct flight by Saudi Arabia's national airline from Paris to the historical AlUla city […]

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Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2022

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 host of free-to-attend conferences. What's New For 2022? Airline Advisory Board - Experts from Emirates, Etihad Airways, Oman Air and […]

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Interview with PLAY Airlines CEO Birgir Jónsson

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 lease rates for its all Airbus A320/321neo fleet, good access to experienced staff […]

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Video: Flying on Lufthansa B747-400 Business Class – Dubai to Frankfurt

I traveled on Lufthansa B747-400 from Dubai to Frankfurt as part of my Chinese New Year journey to the U.S. The Lufthansa B747-400 made a comeback after months of grounding and uncertainties. I am very glad to have the chance to fly on the B747-400 again.

Lufthansa has its own lounge in Dubai but it was rather small and basic. After a short stay, I moved to the Dubai Airport Ahlan Business Lounge which has better food selection.

Once onboard the Lufthansa B747-400, I have the only solo seat in the entire business class cabin. The solo seat 4D, is in the middle of the 747 nose area. The seat is rather exposed without much privacy but I can get in and out easily. It was an overnight flight so the entire flight was in darkness. I enjoyed a quick snack and breakfast before landing.

Overall, I am grateful to fly on the B747-400 again, a proven reliable workhorse for the airlines. This is just the first part of my journey to the U.S. on Lufthansa. Next week, I will share my video inside Lufthansa First Class Terminal and onboard Lufthansa B747-8 First Class from Frankfurt to Los Angeles.

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