The UK Government moves ahead with its expansion plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
The UK Government has confirmed that it will proceed with the 2019 expansion plans for London’s Heathrow Airport, selecting the option that calls for the construction of a third runway to the northwest of the existing airfield. This decision carries major implications, as it will require the demolition of the towns of Harmondsworth and Longford […]
Vietjet Air Thailand takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8
Vietjet Air Thailand has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 MAX 8, registered HS‑VZA, marking the start of a new fleet era for the airline. This aircraft is the first of 50 MAX jets allocated to the Thai subsidiary from the Vietjet Group’s larger 200‑aircraft order placed with Boeing in 2018. The delivery took place […]
Lufthansa will paint six aircraft in its special 100th year livery
Lufthansa made this announcement: In 2026, Lufthansa will celebrate a significant anniversary: 100 years since the founding of the first Lufthansa in 1926. To mark this special occasion, the crane airline is taking off with a unique “anniversary fleet” that combines tradition and innovation in an impressive design. The most important sub-fleets of Lufthansa will […]
Tail section of the legendary Lockheed Super Star successfully assembled
Lufthansa also announced: The next important milestone has been reached at Lufthansa Group Hangar One, the new conference and visitor center currently under construction at Frankfurt Airport: the tail unit has now been mounted on the Lockheed 1649A Super Star. The three-part rudder is characteristic of this particular aircraft series. It has a wingspan of […]