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Boeing unveils new access improvments for the 787:
Boeing Unveils Improved Access Features on the 787EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2007 -- When Boeing's [NYSE:BA] newest airplane, the all-new 787 Dreamliner, enters service in 2008, passengers will experience a more comfortable flight because of enhanced accessibility features.
"We analyzed accessibility issues passengers face on today's airplanes and incorporated advancements to better accommodate passengers of all ages and capabilities," said Mike Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "These advancements, coupled with the Dreamliner's larger windows, bigger carry-on bins, lower cabin altitude and cleaner air, will ensure that everyone enjoys a better flying experience on the 787."
Boeing partnered with the National Center for Accessible Transportation at Oregon State University to research accessibility improvements. As part of the research, Boeing engineers who design interiors were placed in simulated environments to better understand accessibility issues faced by persons with mobility, sensory and cognitive disabilities. In addition, the team worked with individuals with these disabilities to verify improvements.
Virtually all aspects of the Dreamliner's interior enhance passenger comfort. For example, all lavatories aboard the 787 Dreamliner feature universally designed interior and exterior door handles that are more intuitive and enable easier access by passengers with limited hand agility. Assist-handles installed in all lavatories are easier to grip and offer passengers better stability through improved design and location. "Touchless" features including faucets, toilet flushing and waste flaps can be activated by infrared sensors in addition to their traditional mechanical operation, making them easier to use.
Boeing is offering two wheelchair-accessible lavatories on the Dreamliner, each with significant advancements. The 56-inch longitudinal lavatory repositions the entryway door and toilet to provide extra usable space and makes it easier for passengers to reach and use the facilities.
A 56-inch by 57-inch convertible lavatory includes a movable center wall that allows two separate lavatories to become one large, wheelchair-accessible facility.
Other wheelchair-accessible lavatory improvements include an additional toilet flush button on the sink cabinet and a fold-down assist bar to aid independent transfers.
Additional enhancements are sprinkled throughout the airplane. Exterior assist handles are better positioned to accommodate passengers of all heights and levels of mobility. Overhead stowage bins are easier to reach, and latches work whether they are pushed or pulled, eliminating uncertainty. Bigger closets are offered that enable personal wheelchair stowage in the passenger cabin, while special closet features will better secure the wheelchair. As on current airplanes, aisle seats will have movable arm rests that offer passengers with disabilities easier access to their seats.
"Boeing is making an ongoing effort to identify opportunities to improve the flying experience," said Bair. "The 787 Dreamliner will set a new industry standard for accessibility on airplanes."
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Nice shots of PH-BFA, Cornelis
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Brennan and Sanjay,
Good luck your training to each of you
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In the 2001 attack on Colombo airport, which involved suicide bombers, half of the national airline fleet was destroyed.Here is the aircrafts that SriLankan Airlines lost during the attack (excerpts):
Destroyed Planes - A320: 4R-ABA, Airbus A330: 4R-ALE and 4R-ALF, A340: 4R-ADDDamaged Planes - A340: 4R-ADC, A320: 4R-ABB
Summary: Four aircraft were written off which included one Airbus A340-300 which was destroyed by an explosive charge and one Airbus A330-200 which was destroyed by a rocket fired from the control tower. In addition, one A320-200 and one A340-300 was damaged in the assault.
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scrap the whole low cost terminal thing..
What about the LCC, AirAsia?
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I can't figure out why MAS isn't on the list...
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This is what i get from internet... MAS will lease 737 200?Boeing
707 N BOEING 707 ALL SERIES PASSENGER JET 130-219
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721 N BOEING 727-100 JET 92-119
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73P N BOEING 737 JET 121-158
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73A N BOEING 737-200 ADVANCED JET 109-148
73Z N BOEING 737-200 CP CONFIG JET 105-N/A
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73M N BOEING 737-200 MIXED CONFIGURATION JET 69- 79
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73Y N BOEING 737-300 FREIGHTE JET N/A-N/A
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735 N BOEING 737-500 JET 104-132
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744 W BOEING 747-400 JET 362-569
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74C W BOEING 747-200 MIXED CONFIGURATION JET 270-N/A
74E W BOEING 747-400 MIXED CONFIGURATION JET 287-420
74L W BOEING 747SP JET 244-440
742 W BOEING 747-200 JET 351-493
74D W BOEING 747-300 MIXED CONFIGURATION JET 250-304
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743 W BOEING 747-300 JET 375-428
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74Y W BOEING 747-400 FREIGHTER JET N/A-N/A
738 N BOEING 737-800 JET 144-189
75F N BOEING 757 FREIGHTER JET N/A-N/A
757 N BOEING 757-200/300 JET 148-239
767 W BOEING 767-200/300 JET 161-290
763 W BOEING 767-300/300ER JET 203-290
762 W BOEING 767-200/200ER JET 161-234
777 W BOEING 777-200/300 JET 281-440
76P W BOEING 767 JET 172-190
76Z W BOEING 767-300 CP CONFIG JET 222-N/A
753 N BOEING 757-300 JET N/A-N/A
772 W BOEING 777-200 JET 281-440
773 W BOEING 777-300 JET N/A-N/A
70M W BOEING 707 MIXED CONFIG JET N/A-N/A
717 N BOEING 717 JET N/A-N/A
720 W BOEING 720/720B JET 130-N/A
73E N BOEING 737-200 JET 80-100
76Q W BOEING 767-200/300 JET 219-N/A
752 N BOEING 757-200 JET 148-239
76F W BOEING 767 FREIGHTER JET N/A-N/A
75L W BOEING 757 JET N/A-N/A
73B N BOEING 737-200 ADVANCED JET 109-148
763 W BOEING 767-300/300ER JET 203-290
762 W BOEING 767-200/200ER JET 161-234
777 W BOEING 777-200/300 JET 281-440
76P W BOEING 767 JET 172-190
76Z W BOEING 767-300 CP CONFIG JET 222-N/A
753 N BOEING 757-300 JET N/A-N/A
772 W BOEING 777-200 JET 281-440
773 W BOEING 777-300 JET N/A-N/A
70M W BOEING 707 MIXED CONFIG JET N/A-N/A
717 N BOEING 717 JET N/A-N/A
720 W BOEING 720/720B JET 130-N/A
73E N BOEING 737-200 JET 80-100
76Q W BOEING 767-200/300 JET 219-N/A
752 N BOEING 757-200 JET 148-239
76F W BOEING 767 FREIGHTER JET N/A-N/A
75L W BOEING 757 JET N/A-N/A
73B N BOEING 737-200 ADVANCED JET 109-148
75N W BOEING 757 JET 235-N/A
76L W BOEING 767-300 JET N/A-N/A
76S W BOEING 767-300. JET N/A-N/A
76G W BOEING 767-300ER JET N/A-N/A
764 W BOEING 767-400 JET N/A-N/A
Airbus
310 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310-200 JET 167-246
AB3 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300 JET 181-317
315 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310-200 JET 167-246
312 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310-200 JET 169-246
313 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310-300 JET 167-222
AB4 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-B2/B4/C4 JET 211-317
AB6 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-600/600C JET 207-317
ABA W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300 (LH CONFIG) JET 207-275
ABM W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-C4 MIXED JET 211-336
AB2 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-B2 JET 238-298
ABF W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-600C FREIGHT JET N/A-N/A
318 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A318 JET N/A-N/A
319 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319. JET 112-134
32S N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319/A320/A321 JET 112-220
320 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-100/200 JET 123-180
322 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-200 JET 124-180
340 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-200/300 JET 228-420
32Z N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-200 CP CONF JET 132-N/A
321 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A321 JET 174-220
342 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-200 JET 228-335
343 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-300 JET 253-420
313 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310-300 JET 167-222
AB4 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-B2/B4/C4 JET 211-317
AB6 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-600/600C JET 207-317
ABA W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300 (LH CONFIG) JET 207-275
ABM W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-C4 MIXED JET 211-336
AB2 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-B2 JET 238-298
ABF W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A300-600C FREIGHT JET N/A-N/A
318 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A318 JET N/A-N/A
319 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319. JET 112-134
32S N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319/A320/A321 JET 112-220
320 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-100/200 JET 123-180
322 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-200 JET 124-180
340 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-200/300 JET 228-420
32Z N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-200 CP CONF JET 132-N/A
321 N AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A321 JET 174-220
342 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-200 JET 228-335
343 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-300 JET 253-420
330 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-200/300 JET 256-412
32N W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-212 JET 179-N/A
332 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-200 JET 256-412
333 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-300 JET 256-412
314 W AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A310 JET 222-N/A
E Faizal,
Where did you get all of this information?
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I like your night shots, Cornelis
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Andrew,Why can so many US airlines operate into the Netherlands, while only 2 can to the US ?
NW up to 15 flights a day, as well as CO (2 flights), DL (3 flights), UA (2 flights), US (1 flight), Kalitta (up to 3 flights a day)...
It's about time, the US of A opens up their market for other competitors
I get it now, thanks for clarifying it for me, Pieter
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Nice shots of SQ's aircraft, kianhong
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The widebody will probably be a 787 or 350 variant.Don't forget the 747-8 Intercontinental
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NIKI, an Austrian carrier gets the first A319 with a new cabin:
NIKI received the first Airbus A319 featuring the new cabin22 March 2007
The Austrian carrier NIKI has received its first Airbus A319 at the occasion of a delivery ceremony in Hamburg. The A319 selected by NIKI is the first A320 Family aircraft worldwide delivered with the new state of the art cabin interior, making the aircraft quieter, lighter, brighter and more spacious.
With this A319, the successful Vienna-based low cost carrier further expands its all Airbus fleet, which already consists of five A320s and one A321. NIKI will employ the A319 on routes to European cities and holiday destinations. The airline, founded in 2003, operates in partnership with Air Berlin, another major Airbus customer.
NIKI has selected CFM International CFM56-5B engines for its A319. In terms of cabin configuration, the airline has chosen a spacious single class cabin layout for up to 150 passengers, offering passengers even more comfort with the increased personal space of the new cabin.
"We have chosen the A319 because we base our fleet on quality, operational economics and comfort. The new Airbus cabin is an extra bonus for our passengers, who are used to our high quality customer service. This extra level of comfort guarantees customer satisfaction, and that is our top priority", says Niki Lauda, President of NIKI.
John Leahy, COO Customers for Airbus, added: "Non-stop innovation, this is what the new cabin is all about. We have delivered on all fronts, space, quietness, light, to give NIKI and future A320 Family passengers an even better product. And we are proud that NIKI, Airline of the Year 2005 proves us right with their selection of the A319. Just this little bit more passenger comfort will add to the A320 Family's leading edge reputation, and make passengers come back for more."
The new cabin delivered to NIKI effectively features the most modern design and technological innovations, derived from the A380. New smooth lines not only create an ambient atmosphere but also give more space at shoulder level. Increased Overhead Stowage offers 15 per cent more volume. The state of the art design gives a measurable noise reduction, while also decreasing the weight of the aircraft and thus making it more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
Available from now on, the next new cabin will be delivered on the A320 to Vueling.
With the widest cabin in its class no matter whether with new or conventional cabin design, the A320 Family offers passengers more space, comfort and overhead stowage volume for their money.
Firm orders for Airbus single-aisle aircraft now stand at 5,025 aircraft, making it the world's fastest and best-selling jet airliner of all time. More than 3000 A320 Family aircraft have already been delivered. The Airbus A320 Family has been ordered by, or is in service with, more than 200 customers and operators worldwide and has completed 30 million flight cycles and 50 million flight hours.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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Official annoucement from Airbus and Aeroflot on the order of 22 A350XWB:
Aeroflot commits to Airbus A350XWB22 March 2007
The Russian flag carrier Aeroflot signed today the Memorandum of Understanding for 22 Airbus A350XWB aircraft. Aeroflot's decision brings the total number of orders and commitments for the Airbus A350XWB to 248. Aeroflot will also further increase its Airbus fleet with ten new A330-200s, which will be acquired on operating lease.
Aeroflot was the first Airbus customer and operator in Russia, with A310s entering service back in 1992. It was also the first airline in the CIS to operate the A319 and A321. Aeroflot currently operates 26 A320 Family aircraft, and is amongst the leading operators of the type in terms of operational reliability and daily utilization.
"When we launched the A350XWB programme, we set our sights on a totally new aircraft, with the widest fuselage in its category, offering unprecedented levels of comfort in the 270 to 350 passenger segment. This aircraft will meet the challenge of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations and increasing environmental concerns. The outstanding result is unprecedented comfort, combined with the lowest operating costs and lowest seat mile cost of any aircraft in this category. We are delighted Aeroflot has chosen our aircraft for its next generation long-haul fleet", said Fabrice Bregier, Airbus COO.
Conceived from the outset as a family of aircraft, the A350XWB will be available in three basic passenger versions, carrying between 270 and 350 passengers with ranges up to 8,500 nm / 15,750 km, at a cruise speed of Mach 0.85. There will also be a freighter version as well as an extra long range passenger version. Moreover, the fly-by-wire A350 XWB will have handling and flight deck operational commonality allowing airlines to benefit from the Airbus family concept of cross crew qualification and mixed fleet flying.
According to its latest Global Market Forecast, Airbus estimates the demand for passenger and freighter aircraft in this category, for the next 20 years, at some 5,700 planes representing 41 per cent in terms of value of all new aircraft delivered above 100 seats.
So far Airbus has more than 1,100 aircraft in the A330/A340/A350 family range on order.
Airbus is an EADS Company.
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Nice pictures of the A380, Jian
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From NBC 4 Los Angeles:
Airline Passenger Urinates In Air-Sickness BagFlight Crew Wouldn't Let Passengers Use Restroom
SALT LAKE CITY -- SkyWest Airlines apologized to a passenger who said he wasn't allowed to use the restroom during a one-hour flight and ended up urinating in an air-sickness bag.
James Whipple said he had two "really big beers" at the Boise, Idaho airport. While on a flight to Salt Lake City on March 7, he drank a soft drink. He then wanted to use the cabin restroom. The captain had declared it off-limits during the short flight because a light wasn't working.
Whipple said he had used the cabin restroom before the plane departed but had to go again and finally reached for the air-sickness bag.
No other passengers noticed Whipple using the bag, but a flight attendant asked him about it and told the captain, who called airport police.
"It was like I had no choice," Whipple told The Salt Lake Tribune, which posted the story on its Web site Friday. "I started to urinate on myself. So, thinking the way I thought, I grabbed one of those vomit bags."
"I didn't think I did anything wrong. I could have relieved myself all over my pants. It was almost like that was what she preferred me to do," he said.
Whipple was questioned and took a taxi home to Sandy, a Salt Lake City suburb.
The airline sent him a letter of apology and a flight voucher, SkyWest spokeswoman Sabrena Suite-Mangum said Friday.
She said SkyWest decided to go ahead with the flight and get the light fixed in Salt Lake City, rather than delaying it or canceling it for repairs.
"For such a short flight, we really felt we were trying to inconvenience the least number of passengers possible by operating that flight," Suite-Mangum said.
Whipple was not happy with the airline's apology.
"I think it's very wrong for them to put a commercial airliner in the air if it's not in complete working order, regardless of whether [the problem] is a lavatory, or a tire, or anything. We are paying customers, and we put our lives in their hands to fly," he told the Salt Lake Tribune
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LAN Airlines orders 15 A320s:
LAN Airlines confirms 15 additional A320 Family aircraft21 March 2007
LAN Airlines (LAN) has signed a firm contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 15 additional A320 Family aircraft. This is a confirmation of the options that were announced in October 2005.
To date, Santiago (Chile) headquartered LAN and its affiliates operate 34 Airbus aircraft including 15 A319s, 15 A320s and four A340s.
"We are proud to take part in the tremendous growth of LAN in the Latin American region" said Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, John Leahy. "The A320 Family is clearly the winner in its category, and this repeat order from a prestigious airline like LAN really endorses the superiority of our product."
With more than 5,000 aircraft ordered and more than 3,000 delivered to approximately 200 customers and operators, the A318, A319, A320 and A321 make up the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. Designed to optimise revenue through cabin adaptability and passenger comfort, and the only ones to feature the most modern and complete fly-by-wire technology that allows full operational commonality, they ensure savings in every element of direct operating cost and provide operators with the highest degree of operational commonality and economy for aircraft in the 100-220 seat category.
The A320 Family's optimised cabin cross-section - the widest single-aisle fuselage on the market - sets standards for passenger cabin flexibility in this segment. It allows for top-of-the-range comfort with wider seats and aisles, or an extra-wide aisle for the fast turnarounds that are essential in the low-cost markets. Superior cabin size and shape allow larger overhead stowage to be fitted for faster boarding and deplaning as well as greater convenience.
The A320 Family's impressive level of dispatch reliability further enhances profitability and passenger service. In addition, the A320 Family is an environmentally responsible neighbour, offering the lowest fuel burn, emissions and noise footprints in its class.
Airbus is an EADS company.
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News release from Virgin Blue's website:
Virgin Blue announces multi billion dollar aircraft deal and over 1100 jobs for new international airlineWednesday 21 March 2007: Virgin Blue Airlines has taken a significant step in its plans to launch Australia’s newest international airline with the signing today of a multi billion dollar aircraft order and confirmation that it will create over 1100 new jobs.
Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey was joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Hon Mark Vaile and President of Boeing Australia, Craig Saddler, to sign an AUD $2.2 billion deal for six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and options for six additional aircraft from The Boeing Company.
Virgin Blue has also signed an agreement with leading global lessor, International Leasing Finance Company (ILFC) for a seventh 777-300ER, taking the total aircraft commitment price to AUD$2.6 billion.
The order comes as Virgin Blue accelerates plans for its yet-to-be-named long haul airline operation. While routes are yet to be announced, the new international airline will initially focus on flights between Australia and the West Coast of the USA.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, "This is a significant milestone for Virgin Blue and for Australian aviation."
He continued, "We have demonstrated our contribution in the seven years since launching Virgin Blue in the Australian domestic market through flexible and innovative products for both leisure and business travellers and we look forward to doing it all over again."
"Our decision to make this significant investment is a clear indication that the findings of the Government’s Aviation Review last year were the right ones. Based squarely on that Cabinet review and resolution, Virgin Blue took a decision to invest and launch a new international airline for Australia."
"We will launch that airline in 2008. We will create more Australian jobs, bring more tourists and provide choice and vigorous competition on the Trans Pacific route."
President of Boeing Australia, Craig Saddler, said, "Virgin Blue will be the first Australian airline to operate the exceptional 777-300ER aircraft and we look forward to working with Virgin Blue in its quest to open up international air travel to more people."
He continued, "We have stood side by side with Virgin Blue since its launch with our aircraft six and a half years ago and we have enjoyed immensely working with the Virgin Blue team and watching their continued success. We are excited to be on board for this new phase."
A Virgin Blue team is currently in the United States working with US Government representatives regarding the regulatory approval process, which has been underway for some months.
Virgin Blue’s long haul project team is currently recruiting other key management team members. Within the first twelve months of its operation, the long haul airline will create 1160 Australian based jobs including cabin crew, pilots and ground crew. Virgin Blue has set up a section on its website for early expressions of interest (www.virginblue.com.au under About Us, then Jobs).
The name of the new airline and updates on the regulatory process will be announced in the next few months.
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The official annoucement from Boeing: six 773(ER) for Virgin Blue
:Virgin Blue Orders Boeing 777-300ERs to Initiate Long-Haul ServiceAirline also exercises options on Next-Generation 737-800s
CANBERRA, Australia, March 21, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Blue Holdings, Ltd., today confirmed that the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, with options for six more, and will lease one additional 777-300ER. The new airplanes will allow Virgin Blue to establish its new long-haul airline, providing service from Australia to the United States and other destinations.
The six-airplane order is valued at US$1.5 billion at list prices. Virgin Blue currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 53 Next-Generation 737s.
In addition, Boeing said that Virgin Blue had exercised options for five 737-800s that were attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site in late 2006. These airplanes are valued at $350 million.
"We've had great success with the Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft and we did extensive research into the selection of aircraft type for our new long-haul operation. The 777-300ER has proven its economic leadership and reliability, and these traits are crucial as we move out to build our new international product," said Brett Godfrey, Virgin Blue's CEO. "The 777 has an outstanding reputation and is well known for its spacious cabin and high levels of passenger comfort, and we are confident it is the best aircraft for our new airline."
Virgin Blue stated during its recently announced half-yearly results that the new long-haul operation would begin with a limited network initially focusing on the United States, using a business model similar to its current value-based operation. The airline noted that it already has the regulator approval process under way.
"This order propels our relationship with Virgin Blue to a new level," said Craig Saddler, president, Boeing Australia. "We were there from the very start of Virgin Blue operations in August 2000 and we are excited to be standing beside Virgin again as the airline enters a new phase of innovation and growth. These new 777-300ERs will help establish its new value-based, long-haul operation as a winner. We are also very pleased to continue deliveries of 737s to support Virgin Blue's domestic network."
The 777 family of airplanes is popular with passengers and airlines alike due to its fuel-efficient twin-engine design, high reliability, low operating costs, and comfortable and spacious interior. The 777-300ER nominally carries 365 passengers up to 7,880 nautical miles (14,594 kilometers).
Since entering into service in 2004, the overall fuel efficiency of the 777-300ER has improved by 3.6 percent through a combination of improved fuel burn in service and enhancements to the airplane. In addition, the range of the 777-300ER has increased by 630 nautical miles since entry into service.
With this order, 49 airlines have ordered 924 Boeing 777s. The 777 family of airplanes is the market leader in the 300-to-400-seat segment, consistently capturing more than 65 percent market share. Boeing has continued to grow the 777 family with the recent introduction of two, new longer-range models - the 777-300ER and 777-200LR - and a freighter model currently in development.
Through the end of January 2007, Boeing has sold 6,831 737s to 240 customers.
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Nice pictures, Yong
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Nice pictures of the UPS 752F and the SIA 772 with the condensation on the wings, Cornelis
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Nice of shot of PH-BFM, Yukihiro
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RA-65021Thanks Pieter
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Nice shots so far Jian
Some spotters waiting for the A380 also has been waiting there since 6:00a.m.
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The A380 took off from LAX at 5:25p.m (Los Angeles's time)
North America Spotting Group
in Observation Hill
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Yuh Loh,
Isn't N396AN the first AA aircraft that shows new busniess class seat and services and so on?
