Airbus Helicopters UK opens new headquartersRunway Girl
Airbus Helicopters had hoped for further defense success through the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. Seeking a shrinking number of airframes to replace the venerable Puma, Griffon and other helicopters, NMH has been left with only Leonardo’s AW149 in the running after Airbus decided its H175M could not meet the requirement under the budget offered and Sikorsky decided the same of its UH ...
Qantas’ SYD-JNB with A380: the shape of superjumbos to come?
Qantas’ deployment of its Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Johannesburg route marks multiple changes: a major capacity boost, passenger experience upgrades, and the new role that the superjumbo is playing in commercial aviation as it approaches its second decade in operation.
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Press Release: EVA Air unveils Hello Kitty Besties jet - Runway Girl
EVA Air, a leading carrier in the aviation industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest Hello Kitty® Besties Jet. The jet departed its inaugural flight BR55 on August 29, 2024, from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) en route to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).
Turkish Airlines A350 economy shines despite hiccups on SEA-IST
Dozing was neither the easiest nor the hardest. The empty seat in the row enabled me to stretch out, as did the slightly above average pitch. There’s no footrest, but the seat does recline a full six inches, according to the carrier.
SCHROTH reveals secondary cockpit barrier for A320, A330 and …
During this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Runway Girl Network got a firsthand look at the secondary cockpit barrier that will line-fitted by Airbus to every A320, A330 and A350 series aircraft headed for the US from the middle of next year onwards.
JR East’s new E8 Shinkansen impresses with speed and interior ...
Japan’s latest Shinkansen bullet train started rolling down the tracks this spring, with a stunning new cabin, faster travel times, and substantial passenger experience improvements — and Runway Girl Network was on board shortly after operations began.
Kicking it old school aboard Magnicharters 737-300 on MEX-HUX
With the entire adventure set to span an afternoon, my only luggage was a small shoulder bag. Technically the airline allows two carry-ons with a combined weight of 5 kilos (11lbs) or less, an astoundingly low number that makes the 7kg limits common in southeast-Asia look downright generous.. Two checked bags appear to be included in the fare, with a combined weight limit of 25 kilos (55lbs ...
Malaysia Airlines elevates premium position with A330neo interior
Malaysia Airlines’ previous premium seat decisions — namely the staggered 1-2-2, 1-2-1 configuration in standard business on its Airbus A350s — saw the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier eclipsed by all-direct-aisle access layouts. But as it readies to take delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 twinjets in the third quarter, Malaysia Airlines has …
Why first class aboard UK railway operator LNER is truly First Class
LNER maintains first class lounges at a few key stations along the route, and so I decided to spend some time at the lounge before departure, which is located on the edge of the platforms with the entrance facing onto the concourse.