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.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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