by Spyros | Apr 7, 2021 | News
In an interview yesterday, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker said that the airline would “definitely be interested” in a freighter version of the Boeing 777X. However, he clarified that he isn’t aware of Boeing embarking on such a version of the new aircraft. Qatar has...
by Spyros | Mar 12, 2021 | News
Reports suggest that Airbus is seriously considering the possibility of an A350F version of its newest widebody design. And now might be a good time for something like it! The reports come from the airlines, who suggest that Airbus is consulting them about an A350F....
by Spyros | Feb 9, 2021 | News
Boeing’s 777X and COMAC’s C919 are undergoing different types of cold weather testing. This is part of the certification process for both aircraft. Aircraft manufacturers have to keep a lot of people happy, when they certify an aircraft. By design, commercial aircraft...
by Spyros | Feb 2, 2021 | News
Lufthansa today completed a flight to the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic. It is Germany’s SECOND longest-ever flight. And the German carrier’s longest. The pandemic caused several unusual events in the past few months. It meant we all had (and still have) to...
by Spyros | Jan 7, 2021 | News
Besides getting another three brand-new Boeing 777F deliveries, Qatar Airways had a couple more important notes in its operations. All in the space of a week. Just after the year changed into 2021, Qatar Airways reached 30 Boeing 777F freighters in its fleet, by...