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Qantas Announces Retirement Plans for Airbus A380

Qantas has announced retirement plans for its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, and has placed new orders for Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-9, and 787-10 aircraft. These new planes will replace…

Mond Ortiz August 25, 2023

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Qantas Group Orders Boeing 787; Posts Impressive Profit

Qantas Group is taking some major steps forward. Qantas announced an order for 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes, including four 787-9 and eight 787-10 models. These planes are all set…

Mond Ortiz August 25, 2023

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What Are Those White Trails in the Sky Left by Planes?

When I was a little boy, my guardian would point to the sky, showing me those white trails, and say, "Look, it's a jet!" I used to think they were…

Mond Ortiz August 24, 2023

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BOC Aviation and IndiGo Enter into A320NEO Lease Deal

BOC Aviation and IndiGo are no strangers to collaboration. They've been working together for a while, and now they're taking their partnership to the next level. BOC Aviation has announced…

Mond Ortiz August 24, 2023

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The Story Behind the Name of the Airbus A380

Airbus has a pattern for naming planes, starting with "A3" and then two numbers. It began with the A300, A310, A320, A330, and A340. But then, instead of A350, they…

Mond Ortiz August 23, 2023

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Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft

In my previous post, I talked about "narrowbody" and "widebody" aircraft, using examples like the A320 as a narrowbody and the Boeing 777 as a widebody. But some people might…

Mond Ortiz August 22, 2023

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Alaska Airlines Flight Faces Rough Landing During Tropical Storm

Alaska Airlines flight AS1288 faced a significant challenge when it landed at Santa Ana-John Wayne International Airport, California, USA, during Tropical Storm Hilary. The Boeing 737-800, with registry N516AS, experienced…

Mond Ortiz August 22, 2023

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Qantas Eyes Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners

Boeing is on the brink of securing an order for more 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Australia's Qantas Airways, according to Reuters. This order, which could be announced as early as…

Mond Ortiz August 22, 2023

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The Importance of Safety Briefings on Board an Aircraft

No matter how much it might bother us, the cabin crew must conduct safety briefings. It's even said that the plane can't take off without these briefings, whether done by…

Mond Ortiz August 21, 2023

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The Unseen Threat of Bird Strikes on Planes

You might have seen the movie "Sully," where a brave US Airways pilot managed to land his damaged Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after a bird strike caused both…

Mond Ortiz August 21, 2023

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