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Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350

Sam Chui — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:04:05 +0000

Video Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimizing operational efficiency. Emirates A350 Business Class Business […]

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Trip Report: World’s First A321XLR – Iberia Madrid to Boston

Sam Chui — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:29:48 +0000

Chris Sloan reports from the first A321XLR flight from Madrid to Boston. All Photos by Chris Sloan / TheAirchive.Net Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has been operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from Madrid to Boston on 14 November. Iberia A321XLR Business Class Features •⁠ […]

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Photo Report: Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Business Class

Sam Chui — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:57:21 +0000

Join me on the Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Flight to experience their new Business Class. The Boeing 777 has gone through a complete makeover from the front to the back. Video HAECO Hangar Reveal The new cabin experience was introduced at a special ceremony for customers, guests and members of the media and Cathay employees at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited’s (HAECO) hangar facility at Hong Kong International Airport on 16 October. The first B777-300/ER aircraft with refitted cabin […]

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Photo Report: Flying the Presidential Boeing 747 BBJ

Sam Chui — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:03:30 +0000

What’s it like to fly on a Presidential VIP Boeing 747 private jet? Join me on this jackpot flight from London to Beijing. Video History of this B747-400 Combi (MSN28551/LN1131) This Boeing 747-400 Combi (Reg: N28551) was initially built for Asiana Airlines but the airline did not take delivery. She was then assigned to Air Namibia in Oct 1999 before serving Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight (2004-2015), Morocco Government (2015-2017) and Dubai Air Wing (2017-2021) before being sold off. It was […]

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Trip Report: Onboard a HAJJ Flight – Garuda Indonesia B747-400

Sam Chui — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:08:17 +0000

Join me on a Boeing 747 Hajj Flight from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia. An experience to remember for my whole life! Video Garuda Indonesia has wet leased 2 B747-400s from Aquiline International (ER-TRV and ER-BOS) among other wide-body airplanes. Together, they're bringing over 100,000 Hajj pilgrims in just a month from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia. The journey started at Soekarno-Hatta Int’l Airport in Jakarta. 450 pilgrims checked in outside the airport and came directly to the airside waiting to board […]

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Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight

Sam Chui — Sat, 04 May 2024 15:44:03 +0000

I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at the gate before boarding. A short speech was made by Lufthansa Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Heiko Reitz. Baskerball legend Dirk Nowitzki (7 Foot tall) was the guest of honour to […]

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Trip Report: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural Flight

Sam Chui — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:32:24 +0000

I flew on the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is a photo trip report of my onboard experience. Video Flight HA11 San Francisco to Honolulu There were some celebrations and festivities at the gate before we board. Passengers were given Hawaiian Lei. (Flower ring) as a special gesture. Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 First Class "Leihōkū Suite" Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 features a total of 300 seats, including 34 premium suites and 266 economy class seats. The […]

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Trip Report: Special Flight on Australia’s Newest Jet – Qantas A220

Sam Chui — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:33:22 +0000

Qantas operated a special charter flight from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) on its new Airbus A220. I was onboard to experience the new aircraft and for the first time, visited the Australian outback. The first Qantaslink A220, featuring the artwork of Maringka Baker. The aircraft is named after the original artwork, Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa (the creation story of the two sisters). Video Enjoy an air-to-air video of Australia’s newest jet in the country setting. The Trip The aircraft spent two weeks […]

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Photo Report: Air India A350 Inaugural Flight

Sam Chui — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:36:01 +0000

I flew on Air India’s new flagship, the A350-900 inaugural flight. This is the first plane that wears the new Air India livery. It is the first of 470 planes Air India has on order. Can Air India regain its former glory? Here's my experience with the new Air India. Video Air India A350 currently is doing many Indian domestic flights a day for crew training purposes. My Air India A350 flight started from Mumbai to Chennai. At each airport […]

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