The first flight of the Airbus A350 is under way over Toulouse, France today. A350 XWB The A350 XWB aircraft (MSN1) left the ground at Toulouse-Blagnac airport at 10:00 local with a team of 6 top Airbus engineers and analysts on board. The all new Airbus A350 XWB comes into competition with the Boeing 787 … Continue reading “Track the First Flight of the Airbus A350”
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All-You-Can-Fly Airline Takes Off
On Wednesday start-up airline Surf Air launched their new All-You-Can-Fly service with an inaugural flight between Burbank and San Carlos. Operating more like a members club than an airline Surf Air hopes to win the business of frequent fliers and drivers spending too much time in their cars. Members pay a $500 one-time initiation fee … Continue reading “All-You-Can-Fly Airline Takes Off”
Boeing Speeding Up Production with Robotic Painters
Boeing has just released a video showing their new robotic painters in action. Boeing Robotic Painters The new robots have replaced over 35 human painters and have sped up a process that used to take hours and now takes minutes. The wings also no longer have to be moved during painting as the robots can … Continue reading “Boeing Speeding Up Production with Robotic Painters”
First Thomson 787 Dreamliner Arriving in UK
The first UK operated 787 Dreamliner is currently headed to Manchester from Boeing’s plant in Seattle. Track Thomson’s 787 Dreamliner You can track this exciting event live here on planefinder.net. Aircraft registration G-TUIA is expected to arrive at Manchester airport this morning – between 1000 and 1100 BST. Not far behind it will be G-TUIB, … Continue reading “First Thomson 787 Dreamliner Arriving in UK”
RAF Typhoon Fighters Scramble to Escort Flight
RAF Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled this afternoon to escort a Pakistan International Airlines flight Manchester bound into Stansted. Pakistan International Airlines flight PK709 (callsign PIA709) from Lahore, Pakistan had been expected to arrive in Manchester, England at 14:00 BST. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, registration number AP-BID, was instead intercepted over the North Sea and looped … Continue reading “RAF Typhoon Fighters Scramble to Escort Flight”
A319 Flight Emergency Landing at Heathrow
A British Airways A319 bound for Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at London Heathrow this morning. British Airways A319 Eye witnesses reported seeing the aircraft trailing a stream of smoke with one engine engulfed by flames. All passengers and crew are reported safe after evacuating the aircraft via the emergency chutes. Both … Continue reading “A319 Flight Emergency Landing at Heathrow”
Plane Finder 3D for iOS & Android
We’re delighted to announce the release of the world’s first 3D plane tracking app for iOS and Android. Plane Finder 3D Integrating our live aviation data with a powerful 3D engine we have crafted an original and simple to use app that enables you to fly amongst the air traffic – in real time! Simply … Continue reading “Plane Finder 3D for iOS & Android”
First Look at Freshly Painted Airbus A350
Airbus rolled out their first flight ready A350 from their paint shop in Toulouse, France today. Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft The beautiful A350 XWB aircraft (MSN001) will now be handed to engineers to perform ground testing in preparation for her maiden flight this summer. The stunning Airbus livery includes the letters XWB in prominent display. … Continue reading “First Look at Freshly Painted Airbus A350”
German Fans Prepare to Invade London
Following stunning victories over Spanish opposition German football teams Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both made it to the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium on May 25th 2013. Ryanair’s Extra Flights for Germany Fans Ryanair has responded quickly and has just announced extra flights to help cope with the massive numbers of German … Continue reading “German Fans Prepare to Invade London”
Mini-jumbo war about to take off?
Boeing is reported to be very close to approving a re-vamp of its hugely popular 777 long haul aircraft. The modified aircraft, expected to be called the 777X, will go wing to wing with the A350-1000 from rival Airbus. British Airways, a long term 777 customer, has just announced an order for 18 of the … Continue reading “Mini-jumbo war about to take off?”