In this issue:
- History Special: A300 – The First Airbus
- CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Eyes Nonstop Flight To Australia With A350-1000 or 777X
- Air New Zealand Unveils Brand New Cabins on B787
- Lufthansa to Reactivate A380 – Which Airlines Are Flying the A380 Again?
- Trip Report: A Trip to Lebanon on MEA – Middle East Airlines
- Video: MEA – Middle East Airlines and Lebanon – Can They Survive?
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History Special: A300 – The First Airbus
The story of first Airbus model A300. The 1960s dreams of a commercially successful European airliner project, and pan-European industrial cooperation had been realised.
A300 was the first twin-engine widebody airliner. In 1977, the A300 became the first Extended Range Twin Operations (ETOPS)-compliant aircraft.
CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Eyes Nonstop Flight To Australia With A350-1000 or 777X
Turkish Airlines is evaluating whether to use Airbus A350-1000XWB or Boeing 777X aircraft for nonstop services to Australia and is nearing a decision on 30 regional aircraft. The airline already operates 777-300ERs, as well as A350-900s. “But we might go for an additional version, [such as] the A350-1000XWB for ultra-long-range services from Istanbul to Sydney […]
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Air New Zealand Unveils Brand New Cabins on B787
Air New Zealand’s new B787 Dreamliners will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest; a lie-flat economy class option. The new B787 will be delivered in 2024 with these new cabin designs. The airline claim it will offer the most choice of any airline in its three […]
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Lufthansa to Reactivate A380 – Which Airlines Are Flying the A380 Again?
More A380s are back in service soon? The iconic Airbus A380 superjumbos are making an unexpected comeback following post-pandemic pent-up travel demands. Even though the superjumbos had somewhat fallen out of favor with global airlines in recent years, airlines are now looking to add up capacity by bringing the jumbos back in service. Besides all […]
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Trip Report: A Trip to Lebanon on MEA – Middle East Airlines
Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines, known as MEA, has a particular reach history and currently operates a modern fleet of Airbus jets throughout the area and to cities across Europe, the Middle East, with a handful of long-haul routes to West Africa. It is a byword for good service and reliability and is a member […]
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Video: MEA – Middle East Airlines and Lebanon – Can They Survive?
I flew on one of the oldest airline in the Middle East - MEA, Middle East Airlines from Dubai to Beirut.
The flight is operated by MEA’s new A321neo. Follow captain Maxim on the takeoff from the cockpit. Check out MEA’s in-flight offering and what’s it like to fly onboard. Before landing, enjoy a spectacular approach into Beirut Int’l Airport.
After landing, I went to plane spotting around Beirut Airport. Watching a few MEA A320 and A330 takeoffs. Lebanon’s economic crisis is obvious, as there is no stable electricity supply. No traffic lights and very little light in the city at night. The difference between the official and black market exchange rates is almost 20 times. It is certainly cheaper for tourists to visit but can Lebanon survive the current economic crisis?
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