Airport & Airline
First flight arrives at world’s largest airport
First flight arrives at world’s largest airport
Al Maktoum International airport has welcomed its first flight. ‘This is an important milestone, not only for the airport's certification process, but as another step towards achieving Dubai's vision to become the pre-eminent centre for aviation worldwide,’ says Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports.Lufthansa takes delivery of its first Airbus A380
Lufthansa takes delivery of its first Airbus A380
Frankfurt am Main’ is the name of the new flagship of the Lufthansa fleet, the airline’s first Airbus A380, delivered on May 19. It is claimed to set new standards in travel comfort, technology and environmental efficiency. There are 526 seats. Lufthansa says that there are unique innovations in terms of cabin air, light systems, sound insulation and in-flight entertainment.Read more: Lufthansa takes delivery of its first Airbus A380
First non-stop flights between London and Taipei
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 12:09
AirlineFirst non-stop flights between London and Taipei
China Airlines has launched the first ever non-stop passenger service between Taipei and London. It is flying Airbus A340-300 aircraft to Heathrow three times a week, with 30 business class and 246 economy class seats. This could open Taiwan as a convenient, very little known destination for incentive groups.CityJet launches twice-daily services to Milan from London City Airport
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 11:21
CityJet launches twice-daily services to Milan from London City Airport
CityJet, based in London but part of Air France KLM, has started a new service to Milan, flying twice daily during the week to Milan Linate. This is the 14th destination the airline now serves from London City, linking London with business centres in The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Ireland, Switzerland, Scotland and now Italy.Read more: CityJet launches twice-daily services to Milan from London City Airport
Enhanced facilities on new Oman Air flights to Muscat
Thursday, 26 November 2009 12:49
Enhanced facilities on new Oman Air flights to Muscat
Oman Air is now operating a 3-class service on its new A330-300 aircraft on the London Heathrow-Muscat flights. When the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, launched the new service he said: ‘our stunning new aircraft offer more space, comfort and luxury than ever before. With lie-flat seats, direct aisle access and à la carte dining for every passenger in First Class and Business Class, together with surprisingly comfortable and spacious Economy Class seats, we now offer an unmatched level of quality for all passengers’.Read more: Enhanced facilities on new Oman Air flights to Muscat
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