Wednesday 29 March 2023
British Airways adds two brand new destinations
Lewis Capaldi performs live on a British Airways flight.....
Lewis Capaldi surprised British Airways customers with an exclusive, live performance of his new single on board a flight from London Heathrow to Los AngelesLewis Capaldi sang live at 35,000ft on a British Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean en route to the City of Angels
To celebrate the upcoming release of Lewis Capaldi’s Sophomore album in May, the Glaswegian singer teased his latest song, “Wish You the Best”, surprising customers travelling on a British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles yesterday by performing a live snippet of the hit at 35,000ft.

Wednesday 8 February 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved supply of missiles that shot down MH17 in 2014
SWISS to resume passenger services to Shanghai
SWISS to resume passenger services to Shanghai
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Thursday 12 January 2023
Emirates expands Asian network with Haneda resumption
Monday 9 May 2022
EVA Cargo to add another Boeing 777 Freighter
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Thursday 7 April 2022
BEA launches investigation into serious incident involving an Air France flight from New York's JFK airport suffered flight control problems on approach to Paris CDG
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Friday 18 March 2022
SWISS is teaming up with online auction house Ricardo to auction off its Economy Class seats - but not all of them!
SWISS is teaming up with online auction house Ricardo to auction off its Economy Class seats that are surplus to requirements following the installation of its new Premium Economy Class. The auction proceeds will be donated to the Pigna Foundation, one of SWISS’s long-standing charity partners.
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Wednesday 16 March 2022
Qatar Airways adorns a 777 with a retro livery to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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Tuesday 24 August 2021
Emirates to restart flights to Newcastle in October as it quickly scales up UK operations
The Dubai based Emirates has confirmed it will restart flights to Newcastle Airport (NCL) from 15 October, following the easing of international entry rules and an upsurge in passenger demand.
Emirates’ commitment to the UK
Since it safely resumed tourism activity in July, Dubai remains one of the world's most popular holiday destinations, especially during the winter season. The city is open for international business and leisure visitors. From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai offers a variety of world-class experiences. It was one of the world's first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai's comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety.
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Saturday 21 August 2021
Russian airline Aeroflot shows off retrofitted Boeing 777
The leading Russian airline, Aeroflot has unveiled its first long-range Boeing 777 aircraft with a fresh new retrofitted cabin. The jet has been configured to accommodate 427 passengers, with 28 Super Diamond NG seats equipped with sliding doors in Business class, 24 seats in Comfort class and 375 seats in Economy class.
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Wednesday 7 April 2021
Japan Airlines retires all its 777 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.....
Over 25 years after JAL took delivery of its first Boeing 777 in 1996, the carrier has operated Pratt & Whitney (P&W) equipped Boeing 777-200 and 777-300.
In response to the incident involving an engine failure on JL904 on December 4, 2020, operating from Okinawa Naha to Tokyo Haneda airport, and the United Airlines incident involving an engine failure on February 20,2021, Japan Airlines has suspended the operations of Boeing 777 equipped with identical P&W manufactured engines. We will continue to fully cooperate and respond to the investigation by the Japan Transport Safety Board to determine the cause of the incident.
JAL has decided to accelerate the retirement of all P&W equipped Boeing 777 by March 2021, which is originally planned by March 2022.
To address this issue, the carrier introduces state-of-the-art A350-900 with low noise and fuel-efficient engines to Osaka (Itami) routes, and put International aircraft on domestic routes, so that the carrier can maintain the frequency of flights. "The flights scheduled to be operated by the same type of aircraft will be changed to the alternative aircraft in order. Due to the change in aircraft, your seat number may be changed without prior notice." the airline said.
The airline has also recently updated its international flying schedule from now until the end of September.
Japan Airlines updates schedule, axes 777s and take part in COVID app trials.
Over 25 years after JAL took delivery of its first Boeing 777 in 1996, the carrier has operated Pratt & Whitney (P&W) equipped Boeing 777-200 and 777-300.
In response to the incident involving an engine failure on JL904 on December 4, 2020, operating from Okinawa Naha to Tokyo Haneda airport, and the United Airlines incident involving an engine failure on February 20,2021, Japan Airlines has suspended the operations of Boeing 777 equipped with identical P&W manufactured engines. We will continue to fully cooperate and respond to the investigation by the Japan Transport Safety Board to determine the cause of the incident.
JAL has decided to accelerate the retirement of all P&W equipped Boeing 777 by March 2021, which is originally planned by March 2022.
To address this issue, the carrier introduces state-of-the-art A350-900 with low noise and fuel-efficient engines to Osaka (Itami) routes, and put International aircraft on domestic routes, so that the carrier can maintain the frequency of flights. "The flights scheduled to be operated by the same type of aircraft will be changed to the alternative aircraft in order. Due to the change in aircraft, your seat number may be changed without prior notice." the airline said.
The airline has also recently updated its international flying schedule from now until the end of September.
Saturday 6 March 2021
Greenpeace France vandalise stored Boeing 777
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The jet, grounded like so many others due to the downturn in business because of the global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, last flew on March 17th last year, has been severely damaged by Greenpeace activists painting a huge green box on the side of the plane as well as piercing a wing with a ladder used to climb on top of the fuselage.
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Wednesday 6 January 2021
Qatar Airways Brings Forwards its Launch of Flights to Seattle to 29 January 2021
Qatar Airways four weekly services to Washington State’s largest city will launch almost two months ahead of schedulePassengers travelling to or from Seattle can connect via the Best Airport in the Middle East with over 75 destinations in Africa, Asia, India and the Middle EastPassengers travelling to and from the U.S., including Seattle, can enjoy the world’s Best Business Class Seat, with Qatar Airways operating Qsuite on all 11 of its U.S. routes.
Wednesday 16 December 2020
China Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777 Freighter
China Airlines today unveiled the first of six Boeing 777 Freighters, officially becoming the 20th operator of the world’s largest and longest range twin-aisle freighter. The 777 Freighter joins the airline amid growing demand for dedicated freighters as operators grapple with the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday 23 November 2020
Qatar Airways Reveals First Bespoke FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Aircraft

Friday 26 June 2020
United Airlines Resuming Service Between San Francisco and Shanghai
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UA 857
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San Francisco
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Weds., Sat.
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11:00 a.m.
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Shanghai
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5:45 p.m.+1 day
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UA 858
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Shanghai
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9:40 p.m.
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San Francisco
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8:55 p.m.
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Thursday 14 May 2020
Delta’s 777 aircraft to retire by end of 2020, simplifying widebody fleet amid COVID-19

Wednesday 15 April 2020
British Airways A350 and Emirates Airlines 777 collide on the ground at Dubai.
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Photo Airline Kitty |
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Photo Airline Kitty |
