Qantas flies from New York to Sydney non-stop
The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed on 20 October, after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air.
Qantas to test ultra long-haul routes
Qantas has announced yesterday three ultra long-haul research flights to gather new data about inflight passenger and crew health and wellbeing.
Turkish Airlines’ first 787 takes off
Boeing delivered on 28 June the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines, which plans to use on non-stop international routes.
IAG announces intent to buy 200 MAX jets
IAG announced today it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.
Qantas next in line to phase out the 747
Qantas announced yesterday further introduction of the 787 airplane to its network and gradually replacing the 747.
Lufthansa Group orders Boeing 787-9 and more A350s
Lufthansa Group is consistently forging ahead with the modernization of its long-haul fleet.
Boeing 777-9 order for British Airways
International Airlines Group (IAG) is ordering 18 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, plus 24 options, for British Airways.
British Airways’ 747 in heritage design lands at Heathrow
On February 18, London-Heathrow (LHR) welcomed the arrival of a British Airways Boeing 747 painted in the iconic design of its predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).
WestJet receives its first Dreamliner
Boeing delivered yesterday the first of ten 787 Dreamliners to WestJet, marking the start of the airline’s global expansion.
British Airways bids farewell to iconic Boeing 767
British Airways retired yesterday one of the most iconic aircraft in its fleet, the Boeing 767.