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.
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
Cathay Pacific Soars with Record Passenger Numbers in July 2023
July 2023 was a remarkable month for Cathay Pacific and HK Express, as the Cathay Group reached a significant milestone. For the first time since
What You Need to Know about Autopilot in an Aircraft
Aircraft technology has truly evolved over the years. Think back to the 1940s airliners like the Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Constellation, and compare them to
American Airlines Expands Europe Network in 2024
American Airlines is all set to expand its wings across Europe, with three new destinations on the horizon for summer 2024. The airline is planning
What Destinations in Europe will PAL Likely Fly to?
Travelers, OFWs, and aviation enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently revealed plans to resume its Europe flights by 2025. The airline