Emirates: Still No 777X Clarity From Boeing
Emirates President Tim Clark once again expressed his frustration over the Boeing 777X program, casting doubts about its timeline, and more. To many, the delays in Boeing’s 777X program could be a blessing in [thinly veiled] disguise. It’s no secret that long-haul...
Airbus A380 – 16 Years Of Trouble-Free (?) Flying
16 years ago today, the Airbus A380 flew for the first time. The imposing double-decker was a promising prospect, but now faces a troubled future. On this day, 27th of April 2005, F-WWOW, the first prototype of the Airbus 380, lifted off in Toulouse, France. It was a...
How Computer Power Changed Airline Operations – Twice
Computer Power has not only defined the scope of Hub & Spoke and Point-to-Point airline operations. Computers literally shaped entire airline fleets. This article looks at how airlines bounced back and forth between the two systems, in large part because of...
