Riyadh Air Announces First Fleet Order Of 72 B787-9 Dreamliner
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi airline founded by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), announced a multibillion-dollar purchase for up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner planes.
This…
Riyadh Air announces first fleet order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air, the new world-class airline launched by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes in a multi-billion dollar deal.
Boeing Temporarily Suspends 787 Dreamliner Deliveries
The delivery of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft has been delayed while an investigation into a fuselage component is carried out.
Late last week, the news was made public by both…
AIR ASTANA signs agreement on lease for three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Air Astana signs agreement on lease of three more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…
Vistara to boost frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris, ropes in 3rd Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Starting from 30 October, the airline will operate 6x weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, up from the current 3x weekly frequency; while connectivity between Delhi and Paris goes up…
Hello Berlin! Lufthansa to receive first ultra-modern Dreamliner
Lufthansa said that it will receive its first ultra-modern long-haul Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 aircraft following certification by the FAA
Air NZ will operate solely Dreamliner’s on long-haul routes
Air New Zealand is retiring its Boeing 777-300 fleet as it seeks to simplify its long-haul fleet in the post-pandemic era.
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Boeing 737 MAX remains primary FAA concern despite Dreamliner issues
Despite new reports that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating potential defects in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner production, the global re-certification of the 737 MAX must remain…
ANA places latest 787 Dreamliner order with Boeing
Boeing and Japanese airline group All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a deal for 20 more 787 Dreamliner planes. The agreement includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s…
Mongolian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 Dreamliner
National carrier Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever (MIAT) Mongolian Airlines will soon welcome the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, as the airline looks to connect its home base…
Air Europa adds the “perfect accompaniment” to new Dreamliner fleet
Air Europa has always been fighting fit and ready to rock and roll, great staff, friendly service and now – with the arrival of its box-fresh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – the Latin specialist…
Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the…
Gulf Air unveils seventh Dreamliner with special livery
On the sidelines of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and deputy supreme commander and first deputy Prime Minister’s official visit to the US, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain,…
Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow
Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…
Etihad to bring Dreamliner to Indonesia and Maldives
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Male, Maldives. The airline’s two daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi…
Etihad upgrades Dreamliner to Lagos
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Lagos after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi. The two-class B787-9 Dreamliner features Etihad Airways’…
Etihad unveils Dreamliner on Dublin route, increases frequency
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased frequency on its Dublin to Abu Dhabi route during the busy summer season. The carrier will fly to Abu…
Etihad launches Dreamliner services to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flights on its daily scheduled services to Shanghai.
Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group's chief commercial…
Etihad introduces Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner to Rome
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is now flying its newest aircraft type, the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, on daily services to Rome. The introduction of the new service,…
ANZ snaps up eight 787 Dreamliners to replace 777-200 fleet
Air New Zealand has revealed that it worked closely with manufacturers Boeing to ensure that its new order of eight 787-Dreamliners -- worth a total list-price of US 2.7 billion -- is…
Etihad to fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Dubai to Morocco
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330-300 currently…
SIA launches Dreamliner and new regional cabin products in India
Following the delivery of the world’s very first Boeing Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines in April of this year, the airline has now announced it will be rolling out its 787-10 services to…
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…
World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore
Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.
Etihad’s Swiss flights become Boeing 787 Dreamliner services
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…
Air New Zealand’s new-look Dreamliner touches down
The first of Air New Zealand’s new-look Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has touched down in Auckland, with a freshly configured interior offering more premium seating options for customers.
BA to welcome 25th Dreamliner
British Airways will welcome delivery of its 25th Dreamliner into its fleet this Friday.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be making its maiden voyage to the airline’s Heathrow home…
El Al welcomes first Dreamliner
El Al has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet, a 787-9 model, touched down in Tel Aviv this week following a non-stop, 10,856km delivery…
EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London
EL AL’s inaugural Dreamliner flight is expected to take place on 12 September 2017 departing from London Heathrow.
It will operate four times a week, until 15 March, 2018 (winter…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
El Al to fly new Dreamliner to Hong Kong
Hong Kong will become one of the first destinations to welcome El Al's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Israeli national carrier has ordered 16 787s, the first of which is…
Etihad starts flying Dreamliner to Beijing
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
Air Europa receives eighth Dreamliner
Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).
The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
China Southern deploys Dreamliner to Xinjiang
China Southern Airlines is planning to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Xinjiang, the restive region in the far west of China.
According to an update on the Routes Online…
Jetstar’s Dreamliner takes off to Vietnam
Australia's Jetstar Airways has launched its first flights to Vietnam, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The inaugural service departed this week and Jetstar will now operate…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Thomson Airways expands fleet with latest Dreamliner
The latest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to join the Thomson Airways’ fleet has touched down at Manchester Airport, flown by the airline’s managing director, Captain John Murphy.
Murphy…
WestJet to purchase Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
WestJet has announced a purchase agreement with The Boeing Company for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
This agreement includes 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be delivered…
“Tourist Class” seats developed for Dreamliner
Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will now be able to equip their aircraft with new "Tourist Class" seats.
Unveiled at the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, the…
Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route
Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
The new service,…
First flight for largest Dreamliner
The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017).
The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…
Air Europa receives latest Dreamliner aircraft
Air Europa has celebrated the arrival of its sixth ‘Dreamliner’ Boeing 787-8, committing the aircraft to its daily Madrid to Havana route.
The flight to Cuba connects with the Air Europa…
Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia
Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…
Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner
Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner.
The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…
Air France Joins Dreamliner Club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing’s newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to roll off…
Qantas reveals first Dreamliner route
Qantas has revealed that the trans-Pacific route between Melbourne and Los Angeles will be the first to be operated by its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The long-haul jet's inaugural…
Boeing starts building biggest Dreamliner
Boeing has started final assembly work on its first B787-10 Dreamliner, the largest version of the revolutionary long-haul aircraft series.
Now under construction at Boeing's factory…
Air France joins Dreamliner club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
Vietnam Airlines to deploy new Dreamliner on London route
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Hanoi, with the new aircraft set to be deployed on the airline’s services to London Heathrow…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
British Airways celebrates first anniversary of the Dreamliner launch with special fares from Abu Dhabi to London
British Airways has announced a special fares campaign to mark the one-year anniversary since the launch of the Dreamliner 787-9 on its Abu Dhabi to London service.
The special fares…
Etihad introduces Dreamliner on Jo’burg route
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has touched down in Johannesburg for the first time.
Etihad Airways will now operate the next-general aircraft daily on the…
New Chinese airline enters global stage with Dreamliner deal
A new Chinese passenger airline has moved on to the global stage by ordering five long-haul Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing.
Formerly a cargo carrier, Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines only…
Etihad Dreamliner touches down in Riyadh
Etihad Airways’ latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The occasion…
Etihad Airways to fly its B787 Dreamliner to Tokyo
From 1 December 2016, guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita will enjoy the luxury and comfort of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Etihad Airways upgrades its service on the route.…
China Southern confirms deal for larger Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet.
The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Etihad to roll out Dreamliner on Riyadh service
Etihad Airways is to deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of its twice-daily scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, with effect from 30 October 2016.
The upgrade from a single…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Dreamliner opens up Uzbekistan as Europe-Asia bridge
Uzbekistan could soon become a new transit option for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.
The country's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, took delivery of its first…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Jet Airways to delay Dreamliner deliveries
Jet Airways has asked Boeing to delay the delivery of its 10 B787 Dreamliners, the Economic Times reports.
The Mumbai-based carrier had been due to start receiving the new long-haul…
ANA becomes first airline to operate 50 Dreamliners
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline's 50th Dreamliner was handed over to the carrier on…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Chinese operations with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
The switch to the B787-9 marks a 14% increase in capacity on…
Thomson Airways takes delivery of 10th Dreamliner
Thomson Airways’ tenth Dreamliner touched down at Manchester Airport at 09:10am this morning.
The airline’s managing director, John Murphy, landed the aircraft after flying 3950 miles…
Dreamliners aid Heathrow’s noise reduction strategy
Virgin Atlantic’s replacement of its old 747-400s with top of the range Dreamliners has improved the airline's noise record at London Heathrow over January to March of this year, the latest…
Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Bangkok Post reported the…
Hainan Airlines reveals new Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
Air China enters Dreamliner era
Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
Thomson Dreamliner rebases at Bristol Airport
Thomson Airways has welcomed one of its state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft to Bristol Airport as it prepares to launch two new routes to Cancun in Mexico and Sanford in Florida for Thomson…
Qatar Airways to deploy Dreamliner for Geneva
Qatar Airways has announced its intent to deploy its 787 Dreamliner, a substantial aircraft upgrade on the Doha to Geneva route effective 1 July 2016.
This will be the airline’s…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities
KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month.
On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…
Etihad showcases Dreamliner in Hyderabad
Etihad Airways is keenly showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter in Hyderabad.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of five in the…
Air Europa takes delivery of B787 Dreamliner
Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital are celebrating the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week.
Air Europa has taken delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner…
Boeing starts work on largest Dreamliner
Boeing has commenced major assembly work on its first B787-10 aircraft - the largest version of the long-haul Dreamliner series.
The fuselage work commenced on 14 March, two weeks…
Etihad Airways showcases its Dreamliner at India Aviation 2016
Etihad Airways participated in the India Aviation 2016 showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Aeromexico flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Aeromexico has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
Effective immediately, the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai route will be operated using the 243-seat,…
Norwegian welcomes new Dreamliner for long-haul growth
Norwegian has expanded its long-haul fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet is being leased to Norwegian by MG Aviation and will…
United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes
United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…
Saudia welcomes first Dreamliners
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft form part of a triple delivery to the Saudi Arabian national carrier, comprising…
Etihad’s Dreamliner spreads wings with five new routes
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to five more destinations in 2016.
With five new B787-9s due to join the airline's fleet over a seven-month period from…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney
Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney.
The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…
BA to launch Dreamliner on Dubai route
British Airways recently announced its intent to fly the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin on the Dubai route from October 2016.
This announcement follows…
Boeing finalises design of largest Dreamliner
Boeing has finalised the design of its largest Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-10.
The project milestone, which Boeing said was reached "nearly two weeks ahead of schedule", means that…
JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas
Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…
BA adds some Hollywood glamour to Dreamliner launch
To mark the launch of British Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service on 6 November, the airline recruited Hollywood star and Australian Margot Robbie…
Abu Dhabi welcomes KLM’s Dreamliner
In a recent development, KLM’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Abu Dhabi after its inaugural flight from Amsterdam.
The new airliner will operate between Abu Dhabi…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
BA’s new Dreamliner arrival celebrated with A-listers
British Airways recently celebrated launch of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service.
The launch witnessed A-listers such as Australian actress…
Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners
Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US.
As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Frankfurt to welcome Oman Air’s Dreamliner flights
Frankfurt will soon welcome the first Oman Air Boeing 787 Dreamliners this autumn.
Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch announced that the aircraft will begin flying…
Salalah welcomes Oman Air’s first Dreamliner
Oman Air’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off on its inaugural flight from Muscat to Salalah.
The flight was hosted by Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch and…
Oman Air enters new era with first Dreamliner
Oman Air's long-haul expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the arrival of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle aircraft was handed over the…
Xiamen Airlines receives sixth Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet touches down at Xiamen's Gaoqi International Airport on 1 October and will…
Oman Air to deploy Dreamliner to Salalah
Oman Air will soon deploy the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in October to Salalah.
The aircraft will fly from Muscat to Salalah. The flight will be hosted by members of Oman Air’s…
Kolkata to get Qatar Airways’ Dreamliner service
In a recent development, Qatar Airways has announced its intent to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to India.
The airline will launch services to and from Kolkata starting 1 December…
Scoot moves to world’s first all-Dreamliner fleet
Scoot has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet entirely consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier took delivery of its…
Vietnam Airlines launches first international Dreamliner flights
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first ever international flights using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The inaugural flight touched down at London Heathrow…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Qantas to enter Dreamliner era
Qantas has announced plans to acquire eight new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, ushering in what the airline called "a new era of global opportunities".
The new long-haul jets will…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Singapore
Jetstar has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Singapore for the first time.
The twin-aisle jet started operating the Melbourne-Singapore route on Thursday and will now…
Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore.
The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
British Airways deploys Dreamliners to UAE and Oman
British Airways will soon take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with UAE, Oman and Delhi routes to be served.
The airline has announced that the new Boeing 787-9…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Zurich
Etihad Airways has introduced its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Abu Dhabi–Zurich route.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, Peter…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
Air India welcomes 21st Dreamliner
Air India has taken delivery of its 21st Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 28 June 2015,…
Etihad flies Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has launched a new non-stop service to Brisbane using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 2200 on Monday evening and will touch…
Thomson orders larger Dreamliner
Two years on from the delivery of Thomson Airways’ first 787 Dreamliner, the UK holiday airline has announced it will take delivery of up to four new, larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways will enhance its Singapore route this summer with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
From 1 August 2015, the new aircraft will offer passengers on…
Scoot deploys Dreamliners on all Australian routes
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
Xiamen Airlines welcomes fourth Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines took delivery of its fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 20 April.
Like its other B787-8s, the new long-haul aircraft is configured with 237 seats in a…
First glimpse of Vietnam Airlines’ first Dreamliner
Assembly work on Vietnam Airlines' first ever Boeing B787 Dreamliner has been completed, ahead of the aircraft’s launch this summer.
New pictures released this week provide the first…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Fiji
Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft.
Commencing on 27 November…
ANA unveils Star Wars Dreamliner
Japan's ANA has unveiled a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted to resemble the popular Star Wars character, R2-D2.
The new B787-9 aircraft features the special livery as part of a…
Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…
Boeing delivers 20th Dreamliner to Air India
Air India has taken delivery of its 20th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new aircraft features the Star Alliance livery, becoming the first Dreamliner in the world to do so. Air India…
ANA confirms new Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.
The deal, which was first agreed in January 2015, is valued at US$900 million at list…
Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners
Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…
Xiamen Airlines equips Dreamliners with Wi-Fi
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and the first to come equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Xiamen’s…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
Etihad Airways deploys Dreamliner on Washington route
Etihad Airways has announced its intent to deploy the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on its daily Washington DC service.
This new aircraft will commence service from 15 March 2015.…
Air Tahiti Nui selects Dreamliner for long-haul revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has announced plans to revamp its fleet, and has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to replace its existing fleet of Airbus A340s.
The airline, which serves…
Air India adds 19th Dreamliner
Air India has taken delivery of its 19th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 24 February 2015,…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
China Southern adds Dreamliner flights to Australasia
China Southern Airlines will add more Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Australasia in the coming months.
Effective 31 March 2015, the Guangzhou-based carrier will deploy the modern…
American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing
American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing.
The world's largest airline…
Xiamen Airlines flies Dreamliner to Chengdu
Xiamen Airlines has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The new service commenced today (10 February…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Silicon Valley
Hainan Airlines has revealed that it will launch its first ever flights to the Californian city of San Jose this summer.
Announced in an official Weibo update, the Chinese airline…
Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner
Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…
Etihad’s Dreamliner debuts on Dusseldorf route
Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday, on the Abu Dhabi-Dusseldorf route.
The first flight, numbered EY23, departed the UAE capital at 0215…
Air India Dreamliner makes unscheduled landing
One of Air India’s new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Budapest on Thursday evening, due to a technical problem.
The aircraft was…
American welcomes first Dreamliner
American Airlines has welcomed its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The US carrier took delivery of the new aircraft, a B787-8, on Thursday (22 January 2015) at Boeing's factory in…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
Air New Zealand orders two more Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous…
Azerbaijan Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner
Azerbaijan Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Baku-based national carrier welcomed the new twin-aisle…
Colombia’s Avianca starts long-haul growth with Dreamliner
Colombia's national carrier Avianca has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The arrival marks the start of a major expansion and renewal of Avianca's long-haul…
Scoot to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Singaporean low-cost carrier, Scoot, is continuing its Australian expansion with the start of daily Dreamliner flights to Perth.
The new operation will commence on 1 February 2015,…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India
Virgin Atlantic is planning to deploy its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to India next year, a company official has revealed.
Joe Thompson, the UK carrier's director of…
Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner
Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…
Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner
Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery.
The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…
Boeing hits back at “biased” Dreamliner documentary
Boeing has hit back at a documentary about the B787 Dreamliner aircraft made by Al Jazeera.
The US planemaker stated that the programme was "as biased a production as we have seen in…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
United receives first extended Dreamliner
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft.
The new B787-9 was…
Royal Jordanian flies Dreamliner to London
Following the recent delivery of Royal Jordanian's first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the national carrier has now launched the aircraft on flights to London Heathrow Airport.
The…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Cape Town
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Cape Town using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 3 November 2014, the new route will run five times a week…
Xiamen Airlines enters long-haul era with Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield.
The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…
Royal Jordanian receives its first 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Royal Jordanian celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft will play a central role in the airline's strategic plan for fleet modernization.…
Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner.
ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…
ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner
ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week.
The new aircraft is expected to…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Moscow
Air India has commenced a new route connecting Delhi with Moscow.
The national carrier launched the new direct flights between the capitals of India and Russia on Monday, using its…
THAI receives first Dreamliner
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
“The 787 provides THAI the operational advantages to compete in this challenging marketplace…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
300 Dreamliner delays for Air India – minister
Air India has suffered more than 300 delays due to problems with its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the country's aviation minister has revealed.
The Hindustan Times reported Ashok Gajapathi…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane.
The airline currently operates daily flights between the two cities via Singapore, but from 1 June 2015…
Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Dreamliner deliveries boost Boeing
The acceleration of its Dreamliner programme boosted Boeing's deliveries in the first half of the year.
The US planemaker is now producing the Boeing 787 at record speed, in an effort to…
Virgin Atlantic’s Dreamliner heading to Boston
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will fly its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Boston.
Flights onboard the new aircraft will start on 28 October and fly xix times a…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Qatar Airways flies Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways today launched its second daily service to Tokyo, connecting to the city's Haneda International Airport with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new flights will operate…
New Dreamliner gets green light for launch
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch.
The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Air India flies new Dreamliner to Italy
Air India has commenced direct flights to Italy.
Earlier this month the national carrier welcomed its 14th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and has used the fuel-efficient jet to…
United adds Dreamliner flights to Chengdu
United Airlines has launched new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The new route makes United the first…
THAI unveils first Dreamliner
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft.
The brand new B787-8…
Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner
Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight.
The national carrier…
Scoot pens Dreamliner training deal with Boeing
Scoot has signed a new pilot training agreement with Boeing, as the Singapore-based airline prepares to transition to a fleet of B787 Dreamliners.
Under the terms of the five-year…
Norwegian signs new Dreamliners as traffic grows
Norwegian has signed agreements to lease three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners after seeing growth in passenger numbers in Q1.
Two of the new aircraft will be delivered in 2016 and the…
BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu
British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu.
The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital's Shuangliu International Airport…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever Dreamliner flights to Europe later this year, with the start of services between Hangzhou and Paris.
The carrier will take delivery of…
Royal Jordanian to fly Dreamliner to London
Royal Jordanian will use one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly from London to Amman, the airline has confirmed to Travel Daily.
The carrier is due to receive its first…
Xiamen Airlines to fly first Dreamliner to Beijing
Xiamen Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in July, and will fly the aircraft to Beijing.
According to the carrier, the aircraft wide-body aircraft is…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Moscow
Qatar Airways will add extra flights to Moscow later this year, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 1 September 2014, the airline will add two weekly flights to its…
Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner
Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery.
The aircraft, which will be delivered…
Royal Brunei flies Dreamliner to Melbourne
Royal Brunei Airlines has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Melbourne.
The new fuel-efficient, twin-aisle jet touched down at Melbourne Airport for the first time on Thursday,…
Kenya Airways welcomes first Dreamliner
Kenya Airways has reached a major milestone in its development, with the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Kenyan flag carrier's first B787-8 departed Boeing's…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new flight to Shanghai using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service from Addis Ababa commenced on 29 March 2014 and will now operate daily…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Toronto
Hainan Airlines will commence its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Toronto next week.
From Monday 31 March 2014, the Chinese airline will deploy its brand new B787-8 on the…
Major review confirms Dreamliner safety
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has passed a major review of its operational safety.
The fuel-efficient aircraft, which has endured a troubled existence since it was first launched in October…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo this summer.
Commencing on 18 June 2014, the airline will launch a brand new route from Doha to Haneda International…
Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination
Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian.
The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…
British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai
British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October.
The airline will also introduce another weekly…
United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia
United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…
Norwegian acquires more Dreamliners
Norwegian has agreed to acquire four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The carrier has entered an agreement to lease four of the aircraft from International Lease Finance Corporation and…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Singapore.
Commencing on 31 March 2014, the airline will operate daily Dreamliner services on the Doha-Singapore…
Scoot unveils Dreamliner details
Scoot has unveiled the details of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to join the airline's fleet this year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) initially ordered 20…
China Southern to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
China Southern Airlines will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver this month.
Commencing on 19 February 2014, the airline will operate daily services direct from its…
Boeing delivers Dreamliner private jets
Boeing has delivered its first two Dreamliner private jets of 2014.
The two BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) 787-8s were delivered last week to two separate unnamed customers. They become…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Phuket
Jetstar has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Phuket.
The Australian low-cost carrier commenced direct Dreamliner flights from Sydney to Phuket on Monday 3 February 2014, and…
Air India puts Dreamliner on sale and lease back mode
Air India has put four of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on sale and lease back mode.
The airline has earned US$60 million through sale-and lease-back with Britain’s Investec Bank, for a…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner development
Boeing has produced its first Dreamliner built at the increased rate of 10 aircraft per month, as it moves to meet rising demand from airlines.
The new B787-8, which was the 155th…
Ethiopian to fly to Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Shanghai this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 29 March 2014, the national carrier will operate daily direct…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle
Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle.
The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month.
Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…
New Dreamliner makes international debut
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
Jetstar launches international Dreamliner flights
Jetstar has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on an international route for the first time.
The inaugural Dreamliner flight to Bali departed Melbourne on Wednesday, and will now…
ANA to fly Dreamliners to Germany
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to roll-out its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on new routes to Germany.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese carrier will launch a new brand new…
Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province.
Commencing on 23 December…
BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India
British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year.
The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details
Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.
The airline will configure its 251-seat…
Hainan Air to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan airlines will launch flights to the US city of Boston next year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chinese airline will commence direct services between Beijing Capital…
JAL flies Dreamliner to New York
Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Effective 30…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US
Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…
TUI orders two more Dreamliners
TUI Travel has placed an order for another two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The additional order brings the airline’s total number of Dreamliner orders to 15, with the extra pair to arrive…
Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China.
The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…
Fresh JAL Dreamliner problem
Japan Airlines’ (JAL) has faced a new battery problem with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
According to the Guardian, JAL said the battery on the Friday (8 November) flight did not…
Air India receives 10th Dreamliner
Air India has received its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week.
The new aircraft, carrying call-sign VT-ANG, landed at the New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 1350 on…
Air NZ to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Thomson adds Dreamliner to all long-haul routes
Thomson has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be used to carry passengers to all its long-haul destinations this winter.
The tour operator will be deploying its new aircraft to…
Thomson starts Dreamliner winter on a summer high
Thomson Airways has continued to ramp up its Dreamliner services as it looks to welcome its 250,000th passenger onboard the aircraft this winter.
So far 240,000 people have travelled…
Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Hainan Airlines flies third Dreamliner to Changsha
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy it to the city of Changsha.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at Beijing Capital…
Royal Brunei welcomes first Dreamliner
Royal Brunei Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft touched down at Brunei's Bandar Seri Begawan International Airport in…
Dreamliner comes to Sanya
The Chinese resort town of Sanya will welcome its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights today (30 September 2013).
Hainan Airlines will deploy its new Dreamliner on the…
Hangzhou to get first Dreamliner flights
The popular Chinese tourist destination of Hangzhou will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time this week.
Effective 27 September 2013, Hainan Airlines will deploy the…
Boeing seals major Dreamliner order
Boeing has confirmed a major new order for its Dreamliner aircraft.
US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has completed an order for 30 B787-10 and three B787-9 Dreamliners, in a deal…
Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight
The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week.
The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…
Norwegian Air grounds Dreamliner
European low cost carrier Norwegian Air has been forced to ground its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, because of reported technical problems.
The problem, which Boeing says has no link to the…
Norwegian to put Dreamliners on US routes
Norwegian has announced it will use its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on routes from Scandinavia to the USA.
The new aircraft will be used on flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles and San…
Hainan Airlines receives its second Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, touching down on 30 August.
The all-new Dreamliner landed at Haikou’s Meilan International Airport and will be…
Xiamen Air confirms Dreamliner order
Xiamen Airlines has finalised an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
The US$1.3 billion deal, which was originally announced in May 2011, has now been approved by the Chinese…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year.
Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to India
Qatar Airways will launch its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to India next month.
From 1 September 2013, the airline will commence daily Dreamliner services to both Delhi and…
Aeromexico becomes new Dreamliner operator
Aeromexico has become the 14th airline in the world to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Mexican carrier took delivery of its first Dreamliner on Friday (16 August 2013), from…
More Dreamliner problems on ANA
Japanese airline ANA has reported problems with its fire extinguishers on three of its new Dreamliner aircraft.
The carrier, which operates the biggest fleet of Boeing’s troubled 787…
Dreamliner grounded in Qatar with ‘multiple glitches’
Qatar Airways has taken a Boeing 787 Dreamliner out of service, following a 'minor' technical issue and possible electrical problems, as reported by Reuters.
As per new information…
Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery.
Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…
Dreamliner returns to Boston
A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.
The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…
Emergency transmitter linked to Dreamliner fire
Investigators in the UK have said that the fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner parked at London Heathrow Airport could have been caused by the aircraft's lithium-powered Emergency Locator…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to the US city of Boston.
The new route, which has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration…
Probe looks into Dreamliner
Officials running the investigation into the fire onboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane last week are looking into a part made in the US.
The incident, which took place on an empty…
Dreamliner under fire again
The Boeing 787 came under scrutiny again on Friday, when one of the Ethiopian Airlines' Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow Airport.
The aircraft was sitting on the tarmac at…
Etihad orders A380, Dreamliner simulators
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) for its training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with Canadian manufacturer CAE is worth more than US$200 million at…
Hainan Airlines launches Dreamliner flights
Hainan Airlines launched the first commercial flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on Thursday (11 July).
The Chinese airline carried 206 passengers on the domestic…
Thomson’s Dreamliner north routes take off
Thomson Airways’ first long-haul flights from Manchester and Glasgow onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off today.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon was on hand to check-in…
Hainan Airlines receives first Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (4 July 2013).
The carrier, which has ordered 10 of the fuel-efficient wide-body jets, becomes the second…
ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore
ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes.
From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…
Norwegian receives first Dreamliner
Boeing has delivered the first Dreamliner to Norwegian.
The new B787-8 will be operated by the Scandinavian carrier under a leasing agreement with US-based International Lease Finance…
BA welcomes first Dreamliner
British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013).
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London's Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time,…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliners to Scandinavia
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on three Scandinavian routes.
On 1 August this year, the Doha-based carrier will launch daily Dreamliner…
Boeing launches longest Dreamliner
Boeing has officially launched the longest version of its Dreamliner - the B787-10.
The stretched version of the B787 has always been on Boeing's drawing board, but the planemaker…
A350 takes on Dreamliner in Paris
The Paris Air Show opened this week, and all eyes are on the battle of the new wide-body aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.
As Airbus' home show, the Franco-German…
Aeromexico unveils Dreamliner destinations
Aeromexico expects to take delivery of its first Dreamliners this year, and intends to fly the aircraft to New York, Paris and Tokyo.
The Mexican carrier is on track to receive its…
United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo
United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo.
The new service, which…
LOT relaunches Chicago Dreamliner flights
LOT Polish Airlines has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago route.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the first scheduled destination for LOT's Dreamliner…
Norwegian’s Dreamliner heading for London
Norwegian has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be used on flights between London and Oslo this summer.
The carrier will deploy the aircraft on the route on Thursdays and…
Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes
Jetstar has confirmed that it will operate its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on domestic routes in Australia, prior to rolling out the aircraft on international sectors.
The low-cost…
Longer Dreamliner takes shape
Boeing has begun final assembly of its first ever B787-9 - the new, longer version of the Dreamliner.
The second version of the B787 series began taking shape on schedule 30 May 2013…
Boeing delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
Thomson receives first Dreamliner
Thomson received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today as parent company TUI Travel purchased 60 new Boeing 787 MAX aircraft.
The Dreamliner arrived at Manchester Airport this morning…
China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights
ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend.
The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…
United relaunches Dreamliner
United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston.
The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…
Dreamliners “worth the wait” – Qantas chief
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be offer such improved operational performance that it will be “worth the wait”, according to Qantas’ Group CEO, Alan Joyce.
The Australian…
China to receive first Dreamliner
Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China.
China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…
Air India hopes for Birmingham Dreamliner flights
Air India is pushing to launch flights from Birmingham to Delhi once its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners are delivered.
The airline is said to have been requesting the link between the…
Qatar Airways resumes Dreamliner flights
Qatar Airways has resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services on its London-Doha route.
Services onboard the aircraft originally launched in December but were grounded with other airlines…
Air India to boost Dreamliner fleet
Air India will receive eight more Dreamliner aircraft by December 2013.
The airline has already received six Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has proposed to resume operations from…
Air India to boost Dreamliner fleet
Air India will receive eight more Dreamliner aircraft by December 2013.
The airline has already received six Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has proposed to resume operations from…
Consumer groups seek to clip Dreamliner’s wings
Two consumer groups in the US have launched a petition against the US government's approval of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.
The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…
ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes.
This summer,…
Air India to soon resume Dreamliner operations
Air India will soon resume its Dreamliner operations.
The Director General of Civil Aviation, Arun Mishra yesterday lifted the grounding order on these planes after a joint team of…
Qatar Airways’ Dreamliner returns to service
Qatar’s national carrier Qatar Airways has officially announced the return of its Boeing Dreamlinera to active service on Wednesday (1 May).
The carrier, which owns five of the…
JAL reports stunted profits in wake of Dreamliner grounding
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported its yearly figures to date, with muted numbers across the board being put down to the grounding of the fleet’s Boeing Dreamliners.
The carrier,…
All airlines to recommence Dreamliner flights
All eight of the airlines previously operating Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights before the battery issues are to recommence flights onboard the aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines was the first…
ANA welcomes Dreamliner decision
Japanese carrier ANA has released a statement confirming its delight that the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has revised its technical directive for the 787 Dreamliner.
The…
Dreamliner returns in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines has flown a 787 Dreamliner from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, the first commercial flight to take place since all aircraft were grounded in January.
Boeing, the…
Boeing profits despite Dreamliner grounding
Boeing has achieved a strong rise in first quarter profits, despite the grounding of the global fleet of Dreamliners.
The planemaker generated operating profits of US$1.53 billion in…
FAA clears Dreamliner for relaunch
US aviation authorities have approved Boeing's Dreamliner battery solution, paving the way for the aircraft to resume commercial flights.
Boeing submitted the solution to the US Federal…
Air India to fly Dreamliners next month
Air India is preparing to fly six of its grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in May this year.
The move comes after Boeing conducted the final certification flight for a new battery…
Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report
United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated.
The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…
Revamped Dreamliner completes final tests
Boeing has completed the final tests of the new battery unit on its B787 Dreamliner.
The US planemaker has been testing a re-cased version of the aircraft's lithium-ion battery for…
British Airways to buy 18 Dreamliners
International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 18 Dreamliners for British Airways.
The Anglo-Spanish company has converted 18 existing options for the Boeing…
Dreamliner battery fix approved
Boeing has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its proposed solution to the overheating batteries in its Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The fuel-efficient…
Thomson delays Dreamliner launch
Thomson has announced it will delay its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services following continued battery problems around the aircraft.
The tour operator was due to launch services to Florida…
Dreamliner battery ‘fixed’
Boeing is believed to have found a solution to the battery problem which has grounded all 50 of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Ray Conner, President & CEO of the US planemaker’s…
Dreamliner solution “weeks away”
The global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners is set to be grounded for a considerable time to come, after investigators said that they are still "weeks away" from finding a solution to the…
Boeing asks to resume Dreamliner test flights
Boeing has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to resume test flights of its B787 Dreamliner, a company spokesperson has revealed.
Speaking to Bloomberg this…
No answers in Dreamliner investigation
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is expected to remain grounded for several more weeks, after an update from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that investigators are still…
NASA to help Boeing fix Dreamliner
NASA has agreed to provide technical assistance to help Boeing fix the 787 Dreamliner.
Following a call from US congressman Chaka Fattah, the US space agency said it would provide technical…
No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft.
Scoot is scheduled to take…
ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…
Air India grounds Dreamliner fleet
Air India has grounded its entire fleet of six Boeing 787 Dreamliners after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an order on Thursday morning.
The order was issued after…
NASA asked to help fix Dreamliner
A US congressman has called on NASA to help Boeing fix its Dreamliner problems.
Democrat Chaka Fattah has written a letter to NASA's administrator, Charles Bolden Jr, asking for the US…
All Dreamliners grounded
All Boeing 787 Dreamliner customers have now grounded the aircraft, amid continuing concerns its safety.
Yesterday (17 January 2013) Qatar Airways confirmed it has grounded its Dreamliners…
US orders airlines to ground Dreamliners
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered US-based airlines to cease all commercial flights using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The US aviation body was already conducting a review…
LOT launches Dreamliner flights
Amid the problems with the Dreamliner in Japan, Europe's only Boeing 787 operator put the aircraft into commercial service for the first time yesterday (16 January 2013).
LOT Polish…
Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…
US orders Dreamliner review
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a review into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, following a series of recent faults with the aircraft.
The FAA said it would conduct an…
Fresh problems for Boeing Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has experienced a series of problems with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners this week, with an electrical fire and a fuel leak causing concerns for the airline, and for…
Dreamliner helps Boeing beat Airbus in 2012
Boeing recorded a total of 1,203 commercial aircraft orders in 2012 - the second-largest number in the company's history, and almost certainly more than its fierce rival, Airbus.
In an…
LAN launches international Dreamliner flights
LAN Airlines has launched the first ever international flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chilean national carrier commenced Dreamliner flights between Santiago and Los Angeles…
United Dreamliner debuts in Asia
United Airlines will commence international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (3 January 2013), when the aircraft starts flying between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Narita airport.…
Dreamliner flights kick off at Heathrow
The first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight landed in the UK today, operated by Qatar Airways.
The aircraft’s debut is the first of many to come in the UK, with TUI and British Airways…
Qatar Airways to place Dreamliner on Perth route
Qatar Airways is to deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its Doha-Perth route from 1 February, it has announced.
The airline will be the first to fly the aircraft to and from Australia and…
BA to receive Dreamliner in May
British Airways has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380 are to be delivered in May and July respectively.
Its new Boeing aircraft will have 214 seats with a new Club World…
Qatar Dreamliner launch date announced
Qatar Airways has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from Heathrow to Doha will commence on 13 December (a Thursday).
The service will be the first to operate regular scheduled…
Qatar Airways launches Dreamliner flights
Qatar Airways began commercial services using its brand new Boeing 787 aircraft yesterday.
The airline debuted its new twin-aisle aircraft on the Doha–Dubai route, offering four daily…
Avianca orders more Dreamliners
Boeing has sealed yet another order for its B787 Dreamliner.
Colombian national carrier Avianca Airlines has placed an order for three more Dreamliners, valued at approximately US$620…
LOT receives first European Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner. LOT and Boeing…
Boeing delivers Europe’s first Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner.
LOT and Boeing…
Qatar Airways receives Dreamliner
Qatar Airways received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today from Boeing’s hangar in Seattle.
The aircraft will land in Doha tomorrow and is the airline’s first of 60 to be delivered in the…
Qatar Airways receives first Dreamliner
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The aircraft, which marks the first of 30 787s ordered by Qatar Airways, is also the first Dreamliner to be delivered to…
Boeing boosts Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first B787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five aircraft per month.
The new wide-body aircraft is the 83rd B787 to be built and marks the latest stage in a…
Gulf Air cuts Dreamliner order
Gulf Air has revised its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Following negotiations with Boeing, the Bahrain-based carrier has cut its Dreamliner order from 24 aircraft to between 12 and…
Thomson to fly Dreamliner to Phuket
Thomson and First Choice have announced they will become the first tour operator to operate direct flights to Phuket from the UK next winter.
The travel company will launch flights to the…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Frankfurt
Air India made its maiden long-haul flight on the brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Monday. The national carrier flew the new aircraft between New Delhi and Frankfurt.
“Air India’s…
Boeing starts building BA’s first Dreamliner
Final assembly has commenced on British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which is due to join the airline’s fleet in May next year.
BA has ordered 24 Dreamliners, as well as 12…
ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
Air India receives first Dreamliner
Air India has finally taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will be used on flights between London and Delhi.
The occasion follows a four-year delay and significant…
Air India receives first Dreamliner
Air India has finally taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The occasion follows a four-year delay and significant wrangling over compensation claims. Air India was at one…
LAN receives first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chilean airline, which recently joined forces with Brazil's TAM Airlines, becomes the airline in the…
United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
United to fly Dreamliner to London
United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced.
The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki.
The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…
Boeing delivers Africa’s first Dreamliner
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787 Dreamliner.
The companies took part in a handover ceremony at the US planemaker's factory in…
Air India gets nod for Dreamliner delivery
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of Minsitry of Civil Aviation to take delivery of 27 Boeing Dreamliner aircraft.
However, Air India will be…
United unveils first Dreamliner
United Airlines has unveiled its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The airline rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s facility in Washington state yesterday. United is the North…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said the…
United unveils Dreamliner details
United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…
United unveils Dreamliner details
United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…
Qatar Airways unveils B787 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways officially unveiled its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the opening day of the Farnborough International Air Show.
The airline's CEO Akbar Al Baker was joined by Boeing's new…
Qatar Airways to unveil new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways will unveil its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time at the Farnborough International Air Show, scheduled to take place from July 9th – 15th, 2012.
The global…
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying displays at the Farnborough Airshow later this month.
The new aircraft flew into the 2010 edition of the UK air show…
ANA changes Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its Dreamliner order with Boeing, swapping the B787-8 model for the larger B787-9.
The Japanese carrier revealed today (19 June 2012) that the four…
JAL to add new Dreamliner flights in October
Japan Airlines has revealed the launch dates of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services.
From 28 October 2012, the airline will launch three weekly B787 services between Tokyo and Moscow,…
Positive reviews for ANA Dreamliners
ANA has reported positive feedback from passengers travelling on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
In a customer satisfaction survey, 94.2% of passengers who have flown on ANA's Dreamliners…
BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion
British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services.
Willie Walsh, CEO of the…
Lion Air orders Dreamliner for new airline
Indonesia's Lion Air has placed a new order with Boeing for its 787 Dreamliner.
The Jakarta-based carrier has selected five B787s, worth up to US$967.5 million, to be operated by its new…
Air India’s Dreamliners to arrive this month
Air India will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft later this month, after the national carrier finally agreed a compensation package for delays.
Civil Aviation…
Boeing brings Dreamliner to Etihad
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has touched down in Abu Dhabi on a trip to visit Etihad Airways.
The aircraft landed in the UAE capital on Wednesday (6 June), following a 6,000km flight from…
Air India’s Dreamliners to arrive this month
Air India will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft later this month, after the national carrier finally agreed a compensation package for delays.
Civil Aviation…
United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport.
Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…
Dreamliner heads Down Under for final leg of world tour
Boeing will fly its new B787 Dreamliner to Australia and New Zealand this month on the final leg of its world tour.
The Dream Tour's seventh and final leg will see the aircraft touch down…
Boeing starts work on LAN’s first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has entered the final assembly factory at Boeing's plant in Washington state, US.
The main body sections of the new aircraft will now be…
Ethiopian pilots complete Dreamliner training
Ethiopian Airlines has trained eight pilots how to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Training took place recently at the Boeing Flight Services campus at London’s Gatwick airport.
The…
Kenya Airways selects Dreamliner engines
Kenya Airways has selected the General Electric’s GEnx-1B engines to power its nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi last week, the airline’s Group Managing…
Qatar Airways to showcase Boeing 787 Dreamliner seats
Qatar Airways will showcase its new Boeing 787 seats at the at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Following the global unveiling of the airline's 787 Dreamliner seats in Berlin…
TUI unveils new livery, Dreamliner cabins
Thomson Airways has revealed its new livery and cabins onboard its new Dreamliner aircraft, which is currently on a UK tour.
The Boeing aircraft arrived at Manchester Airport today as…
Boeing continues UK Dreamliner tour
Boeing’s Dreamliner is continuing its tour of the UK this week when it visits Manchester today.
At the north England city, TUI will unveil its new livery with a new ‘wave design’ which…
JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new daily service from…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
Air India proceeds with Dreamliner purchases
Air India will go ahead with its purchase plan of 27 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expects to take delivery of seven Boeing Dreamliners in the next fiscal year starting April…
Dreamliner debuts in Delhi
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted in Air India’s colours touched down at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport yesterday.
The Dreamliner will be on static display in Delhi…
Qatar Airways unveils Dreamliner seats
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new business and economy class seats that will be fitted on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker displayed the seat to Klaus…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut in Japan, Boeing’s brand new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The 'Dream Tour'…
Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
Oman Air orders six Dreamliners
Oman Air has placed an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners at the Dubai Airshow. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer…
Dreamliner to arrive Down Under
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in New Zealand on Saturday, as part of a week-long tour Down Under. The new aircraft arrives at Auckland International Airport at approximately 10am…
WTM2011: United Dreamliner ‘could come to London’
United Airlines has announced it will commence services between Manchester and Washington D.C. from May next year. The non-stop route will run daily from 2 May, subject to government…
Air India to cut Dreamliner order
The Air India board has advised the airline to cut its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to 12 aircraft compared with the original order of 27 placed in 2005. The first plane is due for delivery this…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The one-off charter flight will make aviation history when it takes-off for Hong Kong…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
Boeing's launch partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The charter flight will make aviation history when it…
Boeing unveils United’s first Dreamliner
Boeing has completed the final assembly of United Airlines' first 787 Dreamliner. The final assembly process saw the addition of the plane's landing gear, wheel testing, and installation of…
Further Dreamliner delays present risks for Air NZ
Air New Zealand fears further delays to the delivery of the stretched Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will inflict heightened business risks on the airline.
The first 787-9 aircraft out of…
Boeing celebrates first Dreamliner delivery
Boeing yesterday celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner to ANA during a ceremony at its factory in the Washington state, US. More than 500 Boeing employees walked alongside…
Boeing to deliver first Dreamliner
Boeing and ANA have completed the contractual delivery of the first ever 787 Dreamliner. Celebrations to mark this milestone begin today in the US, with the aircraft due to fly to Tokyo to…
Boeing to deliver first Dreamliner
Boeing and ANA have completed the contractual delivery of the first ever 787 Dreamliner. Celebrations to mark this milestone begin today in the US, with a delivery ceremony to follow…
AI to go ahead with Dreamliner purchase
Air India has decided to go ahead and purchase the 27 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing. The Economic Times reported that the airline's board, which met in New Delhi yesterday, agreed that the…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt
Japanese airline ANA has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled to be…
Dreamliner receives type certification
Boeing has reached another milestone in the development of Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines which has completed all flight tests required for type certification. This means…
Dreamliner completes tests to become airworthy
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is now deemed airworthy with Rolls-Royce engines after completing its type certification tests. The aircraft test included a 90 minute flight where cabin crew and…
Dreamliner receives type certification
Boeing has reached another milestone in the development of Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines which has completed all flight tests required for type certification. This means…
United’s first Dreamliner begins assembly
United Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner enters the assembly phase at Boeing's factory in Washington state today. In early 2012, United will be the first North American carrier to take…
Air India likely to get Dreamliner in December
The delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Air India is understood to have been further pushed by two months to December this year. A report in moneycontrol.com said the ailing…
Boeing unveils first Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner rolled out of the paint hangar on Saturday. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA), features a special 787 livery and…
Boeing unveils first Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner rolled out of the paint hangar on Saturday. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA), features a special 787 livery.
"Our…
ANA reveals first Dreamliner flight plans
ANA has confirmed its first commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take the form of a charter international flight from Tokyo, Narita to Hong Kong. The flight will take place…
Air NZ stands by Dreamliner
Air New Zealand stands by Boeing's 787 Dreamliner despite delays to delivery and costs to the airline. Speaking at the Aviation Outlook Australia Pacific conference in Sydney, CFO Rob…
JAL signs Dreamliner maintenance deal
Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to provide maintenance for the systems aboard its fleet of 35 Boeing 787 aircraft. The agreement lasts for 10 years with…
ANA’s Dreamliner to fly inaugural HK charter
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will operate the first commercial flight of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a charter service from Tokyo's Narita airport to Hong Kong.…
Boeing demonstrates Dreamliner in Delhi
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner made its India debut yesterday, landing at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following a flight from Tokyo.
Air India was one of the first…
ANA completes Dreamliner tests
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have completed validation tests in Japan for the 787 Dreamliner. As part of the process, ANA pilots flew the Dreamliner on routes from Tokyo to four…
Air India’s Melbourne route hangs on Dreamliners
Air India said direct flights to Melbourne are ''a priority'' as the embattled state-owned carrier prepares to take delivery of new planes it hopes can turn around its flagging fortunes.The…
Dreamliner visits India
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its India debut landing at New Delhi International Airport yesterday, arriving from Tokyo. "Indian air carriers have recognised the tremendous value the Boeing…
Dreamliner arrives in India next week
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is making its solo debut in India next week, touching down in Delhi on 13 July and then leave for Mumbai for a test flight meant for Air India (AI).Business…
ANA’s first Dreamliner arrives in Japan
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has completed its maiden trans-Pacific journey to Japan, where it will undergo testing this week with launch customer, All Nippon Airways (ANA). AP reported that the…
Boeing begins final phase of Dreamliner testing
Boeing has started the final stage of flight testing for its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft has started Function & Reliability (F&R) testing and extended operations…
Dreamliner arrives at Paris Air Show
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has joined the fleet of Boeing aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show. The new plane will be on display at Le Bourget for the next two days.
"We are making…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will launch a brand new route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport from 22 April 2012. The…
ANA pilots start Dreamliner training
ANA, the launch customer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has started training its pilots in how to operate the new passenger aircraft. Ten ANA pilots will initially enter the training…
Korean Air changes Dreamliner order
Korean Air has announced that it has amended its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which had been due to be introduced in 2012. The order has been changed to the B787-9 and Korean Air…
Boeing selects company to paint Dreamliners
Boeing has selected Leading Edge Aviation Services to paint the 787 Dreamliners assembled at Boeing's new final assembly and delivery facility in South Carolina.
Leading Edge will…
Etihad cancels Dreamliner orders: report
Etihad Airways has cancelled a long-standing order for four Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to international reports.The airline has made the move to safeguard its expansion plans.…
Dreamliner brake system passes flight tests
Goodrich Corporation's electric brake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has now completed all flight tests. The system incorporates the latest version of Goodrich's proprietary DURACARB…
Dreamliner completes 1,000th flight
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its 1,000th flight yesterday. There are seven aircraft participating in the model's flight testing programme. The landing of 787 flight test plane…
Dreamliner deliveries delayed until Q3 2011
Boeing announced yesterday that it expects delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner in the third quarter of this year. The latest delay follows an in-flight incident during testing last November…
Dreamliners remain grounded as checks continue
While the investigation into the incident onboard 787 Dreamliner ZA002 continues, Boeing has established a plan to fly two other aircraft, ZA001 and ZA005, back to Seattle…
Boeing conducts further checks on Dreamliner fleet
After agreeing to compensate Air India for delays in aircraft delivery, Boeing Co suffered another setback as it must re-inspect its fleet of 787 Dreamliners to ensure that certain…
Dreamliner faces further setbacks
After agreeing tocompensate Air India for delays in aircraft delivery, Boeing Co sufferedanother setback as it must re-inspect its fleet of 787 Dreamliners to ensurethat certain…
TUI welcomes Boeing 787 Dreamliner
TUI Travel and Thomson Airways has revealed the interior details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner at this year's Farnborough Airshow. Dreamliners will have more legroom in its economy seats…
Boeing completes configuration of new Dreamliner
EVERETT, Wash., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced the completion of firm configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner. Boeing reached this milestone…
Dreamliner undergoes extreme weather testing
VALPARAISO, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner has begun a series of extreme-weather tests at Valparaiso, Fla. A special…
Dreamliner flight-test programme progressing
EVERETT, Wash., April 21, 2010 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) today, clearing the way…
Boeing’s new Dreamliner facility takes shape
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) took another visible step toward full 787 Dreamliner production Monday by placing the first steel column…
Boeing completes Dreamliner wing tests
EVERETT, Wash., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today completed the ultimate-load wing up-bending test on the 787 Dreamliner static test unit. During the…
LAN brings forward Dreamliner deliveries
Santiago, Chile, March 25, 2010 - LAN Airlines S.A. and its subsidiaries, ("LAN" or "the Company") (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN), one of the leading airlines in Latin…
Fourth Dreamliner starts flight tests
EVERETT, Wash., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has added the fourth 787 Dreamliner to its flight-test fleet with the completion of the first flight of ZA003.…
Boeing flies Dreamliner into California
VICTORVILLE, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, landed at 10:53 a.m. local time today in Victorville,…
United, Boeing finalise Dreamliner order
SEATTLE and CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) have finalized an order for 25 787-8 jetliners. The agreement includes the…
Latest Dreamliner joins test programme
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A third airplane has joined the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner flight-test program. ZA004, the fourth flight-test…
Boeing unveils Dreamliner interior
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today publicly unveiled the first 787 Dreamliner to feature interior components. The third flight test…
Boeing unveils Dreamliner interior
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today publicly unveiled the first 787 Dreamliner to feature interior components. The third flight test…
Boeing fixes Dreamliner fuel tank problem
Boeing Co.'s second 787 Dreamliner plane has resumed test flights after debris was cleared from fuel tanks. According to a Bloomberg report, Boeing said that a "small amount" of debris…
Boeing puts Dreamliner on a diet
Boeing is working to trim weight from its 787 Dreamliner and will implement some design changes on the seventh plane, Bloomberg reported the US planemaker's Vice President of…
Dreamliner passes airworthiness tests
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 787 Dreamliner. This milestone will enable more crew members…
Dreamliner passes airworthiness tests
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 787 Dreamliner. This milestone will enable more crew members…
Boeing happy with Dreamliner tests
Boeing's test-programme manager says the 787 Dreamliner has exceeded expectations in the first month of flying. According to a Bloomberg report, Dennis O'Donoghue, who runs the…
Second Dreamliner completes first flight
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which…
Boeing acquires Dreamliner assembly company
SEATTLE, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) said today it has acquired Alenia North America's half of Global Aeronautica, LLC, a South Carolina fuselage…
Second Dreamliner completes first flight
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which…
Boeing Dreamliner takes to the skies
SEATTLE, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time today, ushering a new era in air travel as it departed before an…
Boeing Dreamliner takes to the skies
SEATTLE, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time today, ushering a new era in air travel as it departed before an…
Dreamliner completes high-speed taxi tests
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 787 Dreamliner today. This is the last in a series of functional…
Dreamliner completes high-speed taxi tests
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 787 Dreamliner today. This is the last in a series of functional…
Dreamliner static test analysis completed
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today completed the review and analysis of the static test that was conducted Nov. 30 to validate the…
Dreamliner static test analysis completed
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today completed the review and analysis of the static test that was conducted Nov. 30 to validate the…
Boeing completes Dreamliner static test
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today completed the static test necessary to validate the side-of-body modification made to the 787 Dreamliner.…
Boeing completes Dreamliner reinforcements
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner.The…
Vietnam Airlines unhappy with delays to Dreamliner
The head of Vietnam Airlines has expressed concern about production delays to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and said the group had not made up its mind whether to cancel any of the 16 aircraft it…
Dreamliner to fly by year-end
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is expected by the end of 2009 and first delivery is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of…
Dreamliner worked halted in June
Boeing stopped production more than a month ago on two sections for the 787 Dreamliner after wrinkles were discovered in sections of fuselage, Bloomberg has reported. The flaws were…
Boeing moves to speed-up Dreamliner production
Boeing has agreed to buy Vought Aircraft Industries' 787 Dreamliner operations to help speed production after incomplete work at the facility had contributed to on-going delays.According to…
Qantas cancels Dreamliner orders
Qantas Airways has cancelled or delayed orders for 30 of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes amid slumping international travel demand, Bloomberg has reported. The Australian carrier will…
Latest Dreamliner delay "the last straw"
Boeing's fifth delay on the 787 Dreamliner triggered a bigger share sell-off than any of the previous four, surprising investors just a week after the company said the plane was ready…
Qantas doesn’t expect Dreamliner delays
Qantas Airways said it was confident that it could meet its timetable for deploying Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner, despite the planemaker again postponing the long-awaited aircraft's…
Further delay for Dreamliner
Boeing has announced that first flight of the 787 Dreamliner will be postponed again, due to a need to reinforce a section of the aircraft. The first flight and first delivery will be…
Dreamliner test flight on track
The delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will have its first flight test in June, said the aircraft manufacturer's Chief Executive earlier this week."I think the airplane will fly in June"…
Boeing Dreamliner nears first flight
There is an outsidepossibility it could make a sensational debut at the Paris - Le Bourget AirShow which starts Monday 15 June, but this would mean a disruption to the…
Volcano won’t delay Dreamliner - Boeing
Parts of theplane are shipped through Anchorage on their wayfrom Japan."Just looking at the schedule as it currently stands,there's no disruption," Bloomberg reported Boeing…
Final test Dreamliner enters finals assembly
The sixth and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner designated for flight test is now undergoing final assembly. Meanwhile the first flight test Dreamliner is getting its paint touched up this week…
Boeing reaffirms Dreamliner schedule
Boeing has reaffirmed its plans for a second-quarter initial flight for the delayed 787 Dreamliner, adding that the global economic downturn would not hurt aircraft production through…
Russians cancel US$2.4 billion Dreamliner order
Russian airline S7 has cancelled an order worth US$2.4 billion for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, BBC reported. It is the first airline to cancel a major contract for the…
Further delays for Dreamliner
Boeing has announced further delays to the launch of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The manufacturer's flagship aircraft will now commence its first flight in the second quarter of 2009,…
Gulf Air to buy 8 more Dreamliners
Boeing has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air to purchase eight 787 Dreamliners worth approximately US$1.68 billion, Bloomberg has reported. The deal brings the Bahraini national…
Dreamliners to China next year
Boeing will start delivering the 787 Dreamliners to its Chinese customers in the fourth quarter of 2009, Xinhua reported. The new target delivery date is over a year later than the…
Dreamliner delayed again
Boeing said it was again delaying its 787 Dreamliner launch for "unanticipated rework" of the aircraft and further problems with suppliers.The first flight will now be in the fourth quarter…
More delays hit Dreamliner
Boeing has confirmed that first flight of the 787 Dreamliner has been moved from the end of the first quarter of this year to around the end of the second quarter. It said this provides more…
Dreamliner’s dream debut delayed
"We are disappointed over the schedule changes that we are announcing today," said Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney.Early last month, Boeing…
Vietnam Airlines orders 12 Dreamliners
The airline said in astatement that it had "signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing tobuy 12 more 787-8s".The agreement was signedlast week during a visit by Vietnamese Prime…
Is the Dreamliner on a bumpy flight?
Earlier in the month, Seattle PI, reported that Boeing's 787 partner, Vought, had fired Ted Perdue, the top executive on the twinjet project, over performance…
EL AL Planning To Start Tel Aviv-Melbourne By June 2024
EL AL has agreed to begin nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Melbourne after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Victorian government.
According to the terms of the agreement,…
Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
Healthy growth for LOT Polish Airlines in 2022
Despite difficult conditions, 2022 was a successful year for LOT Polish Airlines. The latest forecasts confirm that the Polish airline managed to grow significantly again after overcoming…
Lufthansa Orders 22 Long-Haul Aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is investing in additional cutting-edge long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, five Airbus A350-900 planes,…
Greater Bay Airlines Places Order For 15 Boeing 737 MAX
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) of Hong Kong and Boeing announced an order for 15 737-9 planes. The agreement also includes a commitment to purchase five 787 Dreamliners to assist GBA’s…
Lufthansa Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…
Gulf Air preforms a low emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the World’s Most Improved Airlines 2022, will perform a low emission flypast at the 2023 Formula 1 season opener over the…
Lufthansa orders new Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $7.5 billion
by: Harry Johnson |
The Lufthansa Group is also in advanced negotiations to acquire further long-haul aircraft which could be made available at shorter notice
Full article: Lufthansa…
New London flights from LA, San Francisco, Washington, Boston
by: Harry Johnson |
Norse Atlantic Airways launches four new routes from the US to London Gatwick, now offering a total of seven flight paths over the Atlantic
Full article: New London…
Air New Zealand Launches Economy Stretch More Choice And Comfort
Flying economy class with Air New Zealand is now more pleasant than ever. Starting on 27 February 2023, passengers flying between Auckland and Los Angeles may purchase a new seating…
All Nippon Airways to transform and maximize operational efficiency with global Amadeus partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)…
Etihad Airways Increases Flights To Europe
Etihad Airways, the official airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced two new routes, flying passengers directly between Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen and Dusseldorf.
The new…
Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts
Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year. With a total of 1,078 gross…
United And Boeing Finalise 737 MAX And 787 Large Order
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes.
United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100…
Air India Plans To Order For More Than 200 Boeing Aircraft
Air India is reportedly pursuing talks with Boeing and Airbus as the newly privatised airline wants to modernise its fleet.
According to Reuters, the India-based airline is close to…
Air India Announces Six New European and US destinations
Air India, controlled by the multinational conglomerate Tata, is pushing forwards with its intentions to increase its domestic and international destinations. The airline announced that…
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.
Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…
Qatar Airways touches down in Düsseldorf, Germany
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany landed at Düsseldorf International Airport on Tuesday, 15th November, marking the launch of the airline’s latest German…
Budapest Airport’s Asia market bouncing back
Budapest Airport has announced another momentous re-enhancement in its route network development, with the return of Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines.
Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Bali
Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023.
Air New Zealand Chief Customer…
Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane
United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.
After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.
United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023
United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…
Travel Demand Helps Mitigate The Weakening Aussie Dollar
According to Qantas CFO Vanessa Hudson, rising demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the effects of the declining Australian dollar on the company’s operations.…
LOT’s fleet on the rise
Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft enter LOT's fleet to operate short- and medium-haul flights. All the aircrafts will be picked up by the carrier as early as in October.
Budapest Airport celebrates commencement of Korean Air’s long-haul link
Budapest Airport has welcomed the arrival of its latest new airline, Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea.
Qantas Fares Rise As Jetstar Deals With High Cancellation Rates
In an email to its network of travel agencies, Qantas announced a 4% rise in their economy fares. This revision affects Qantas’s basic pricing for all of its domestic services.…
Flights to Vietnam
Vietnam Airways will have competition this winter from upstart local airline Bamboo Airways.
Passengers across London and the South-East will benefit from a new connection from…
Etihad Named One Of The World’s On-time Airlines
According to research conducted by OAG, a company specialising in aviation analytics on a global scale, Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, was one of the most…
Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York
The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday.
NZ2 took off from…
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in the Big Apple.
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Delays B787 Deliveries
Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s CFO, revealed on a recent earnings call that…
TPC launches Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore with Scoot
Japanese-based The Pokémon Company (TPC) has launched its Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore, in partnership with Scoot Pte Ltd (Scoot) for an exclusive Pikachu Jet in Singapore.
Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov
Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Fly Seoul to Riyadh direct with SAUDIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh.
20% off on business and economy class with Oman Air
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering discounts of up to 20% off on Business and Economy Class fares on selected international destinations.
Air New Zealand Announces Capacity Cuts And Emission Goals
Air New Zealand has decided to run with 1,5 percent fewer seats than intended to make up for staffing deficiencies. That means that AIR NEW ZEALAND’s domestic and international schedule…
Oman Air increases flights between Muscat and Turkish destinations of Istanbul and Trabzon
The airline has increased frequencies between Muscat and Trabzon from 3 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights, and between Muscat and Istanbul from 7 weekly flights to 8 weekly flights.
El Al to Oz
Israeli airline El Al says it plans to launch scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne in the coming months, a route made possible following a recent opening of Saudi air space.…
Boeing To Open A Sustainability Research Centre In Japan
Boeing will fortify its relationship with Japan by establishing a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre. The facility will emphasise sustainability and complement a…
Non-stop Rome to Oz
With its large ex-Italian population and shorter flight time to other possible European mainland destinations it was little surprising that Rome was chosen as the first non-stop first foray…
Etihad Airways launches first NFT collection ‘EY-ZERO1’
A total of 2003 limited-edition collectibles, symbolising the year when Etihad Airways was established, will go on sale on July 21
Touchdown China! Etihad goes off to Beijing
With this, Etihad becomes the first regular direct international passenger service to return to Beijing
Etihad relaunches stopover offerings
The Etihad Stopover has always been popular, especially for guests looking to break up ultra-long haul travel with a couple of days enjoying the wonders of Abu Dhabi
Air New Zealand rolls out world’s first sleep pods in the sky for economy travellers
Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers more choice than any airline in the world, providing the best sleep in the sky regardless of the cabin customers…
Ahoy Sydney-London route! Qantas announces world’s longest direct commercial flight
The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling
Travel with a smaller footprint: Trip.com and Etihad offer travellers free flight carbon offsetting
To mark Earth Day, Trip.com, the global travel agency, and Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, today launch a month-long Travel with a smaller footprint campaign where Trip.com…
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Bamboo Airways unveils new Vietnam connection
The first flight of Bamboo Airways has taken off from London Heathrow this week
New Yorkers are one flight closer to New Zealand with non-stop flights between the NYC and Auckland
Getting to New Zealand just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Zealand will be on 17 September…
Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year
Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.
American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Boeing Cannot Certify 787 Jets For Flight
Federal safety officials said they will keep the authority to approve Boeing 787 planes for flight rather than hand it back to the aircraft manufacturer, which has been unable to deliver any…
United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May
While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…
Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City
Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Air New Zealand B777-300ER Returns From 600 Days Of Grounding
One of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER jets returned to service after being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the whole fleet.
Etihad Increases Sydney And Melbourne Flights To Daily
Etihad Airways will increase its Melbourne and Sydney services from five per week to daily starting 27 March 2022, offering 14 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Australia.
Will 2022 Be A Better Year For The Airline Industry?
The year 2022 will not be like any other year in the past, yet there are reasons for cautious optimism.
United Flight Turns Around Mid-Air After Two Passengers Sneak Into Business Class
After two passengers allegedly tried to sneak into business class, an international flight was forced to turn around mid-flight.
Etihad Airways kicks off 2022 with new offerings
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has launched a global sale with exclusive offers for travellers looking to explore new destinations or visit friends and family overseas in 2022
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home.
Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Qantas Returns A380 Sooner To Relieve B787 Pilots
Qantas is speeding up the first of its iconic A380 superjumbos back into service this month to relieve pressure on pilots of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Queensland.
American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights
Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.
The New Aircraft That We Will Be Set To Fly In Starting 2022
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Qantas To Recommence B787-9 Delivery In 2022
Qantas has confirmed that it will take delivery of three further Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as early as next year, after suspending deliveries in May 2020.
Etihad Airways launches Green Loyalty Programme
Ten days after Qantas launched the world first green flyers initiative, Etihad Guest has launched a series of sustainability-focused initiatives to reward members for making “green”…
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
United Airlines will be the largest airline in the world by mid-2022
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, is unapologetic: United Airlines expects to be the world’s biggest airline by next summer as it awaits the return of its 777 aircraft and continues to…
Scoot resumes Singapore-India flights
Scoot has announced the progressive resumption of passenger services between Singapore and India, following the agreement of an air travel bubble arrangement between the two countries
Etihad could scrap Airbus, Boeing aircraft orders
Etihad Airways’ chief executive indicated on Wednesday that the carrier might cancel billions of dollars in aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, saying the airline has some time before…
Qatar Airways welcomes new-gen first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Doha
Qatar Airways showcased its role as a global launch customer for the latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft after welcoming the ultra-modern, fuel efficient jet to Doha International…
Boeing 777X completes first international flight for Dubai Air Show
The 2021 Dubai Airshow ended last week. The biannual event was last hosted in November 2019, which was the same month when scientists discovered a new virus, which has since been named…
Scoot launches VTL flights to/from Kuala Lumpur, additional flights to other Malaysian destinations in the pipeline
Scoot is delighted to increase passenger services between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (KL) with the addition of four-times weekly designated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights.
Boeing 777X completes first flight for Dubai Air Show
Boeing’s 777X aircraft has completed its longest and first international flight to Dubai for the biannual air show.
Ahoy City of Light! Vistara launches non-stop flights between Delhi and Paris
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, operated its first non-stop flight to Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) airport
British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022
According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore…
United Airlines CEO says to expect higher fares as jet fuel price
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday that jet fuel prices have risen to levels not seen since before the Covid epidemic, which is expected to raise airfares.
The rebirth of travel in Australia
The international travel ban in Australia will be lifted on 1 November 2021, when New South Wales reopens to quarantine-free overseas travel for fully vaccinated citizens and residents.
United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax
United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.
The Australia NZ burst bubble hits Air New Zealand
Due to stringent COVID restrictions in Auckland, Air New Zealand is operating at less than one-third of its typical domestic capacity.
How Qantas financial stability was boosted by the pandemic
Qantas' relentless, even ruthless approach has enabled it not just to survive the airline industry's greatest crises but become unstoppable in its own market.
Qantas operates the longest commercial flight in its history
It took the Qantas plane about 18 hours to get from Buenos Aires to Darwin through the Antarctic coast, and it was the airline's longest commercial journey ever.
An evening in Paris! Vistara to start Delhi-Paris non-stop flights from 7 November
Vistara has announced a non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris, starting 7 November, under the ‘air bubble’ pact between India and France
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Trans-Tasman bubble likely to change
Greg Foran, the CEO of Air New Zealand, has stated that he is confident that international travel will resume early next year, but that the trans-Tasman bubble will likely change.
Etihad CEO Says The A380 Doesn’t Make Economic Sense
Airlines have been reviewing their fleet of widebody aircraft since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Korean Air is retiring all Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s
Korean Air has announced the end of the long-haul quad-jet era, with the retirement of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.
Qantas Frequent Flyer spent millions on A380 seats
Qantas frequent flyers have spent millions of dollars in points to purchase items sold in the airline's first points auction.
Combined market cap of world’s largest airlines falls by $12B as COVID-19 cases climb
Airline companies are still far from pre-pandemic profit and sales as some of their businesses, like business travel, are not even comparable to normal levels
Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester
Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to London and Manchester from Abu Dhabi from 8 August following the United Arab Emirates being added to the UK ‘Amber’ List
Boeing releases maiden Sustainability Report
Boeing released its first Sustainability Report to share its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establish broad sustainability goals and highlight environmental, social and…
Etihad rolls out IATA Travel Pass to seven destination
Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded the IATA Travel Pass to flights between Abu Dhabi and seven additional destinations on its network.
American Airlines suspends fights to Australia
American Airlines is pulling out of Australia after the federal government again cut the cap on air arrivals into the country.
Oman Air flies two routes with fully vaccinated crew
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, operated two regularly scheduled passenger flights with fully vaccinated crews to two separate domestic destinations in the Sultanate…
Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge
Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of…
Qantas expected to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever
While COVID has proven to be fatal for many of its competitors, Qantas is poised to soar even further.
Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started…
Vistara delays Tokyo route launch to July
Vistara Airlines has now postponed the launch of flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda from 16 June to 7 July
Air New Zealand to establish crew base in Brisbane
Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.
Lufthansa orders 10 brand-new Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets
Lufthansa has announced that it will order ten brand-new wide-body jets to support its long-haul network, five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Qantas passengers get sky-high view of Supermoon eclipse
From staying up all night to camping out on rooftops, people go to extreme lengths to catch a glimpse of a supermoon, particularly when it comes with a total lunar eclipse.
Qantas plans to have six A380s flying again in 2023
Qantas has highlighted future plans that include the return of six Airbus A380 into operation by the end of 2023 as demand for outbound and inbound grows back to pre-Covid levels.
Qantas launches supermoon scenic flight
Qantas will hold a one-off flight giving passengers the best view of this month’s rare supermoon and full lunar eclipse combo.
Vistara to start Delhi-Tokyo flights from 16 June under air bubble
Vistara has announced it will start flights on the Delhi-Tokyo route from 16 June under the air bubble arrangement formed between India and Japan
Etihad Airways ‘no plans’ to restrict travel vaccinated pax
Etihad Airways has no plans to restrict travel to only those who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.
ANA debuts world’s first hands-free lavatory doors
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has partnered with JAMCO Corporation to develop the world’s first hands-free door that allows easy access to lavatories on its aircraft.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble ends dry spell of tourism
The much-hyped Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could pull the lever on a multi-billion-dollar jackpot for both countries.
Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic
There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.
Etihad makes history at Ben Gurion Airport as first scheduled flight lands in Israel
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, launched its regular flight service between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, Israel
Etihad Airways’ new safety video showcases iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled a new safety video, filmed on location at Louvre Abu Dhabi, to give passengers across the globe, a glimpse of…
Qatar Airways increases seats to Seychelles ahead of reopening
Qatar Airways is increasing seat capacity into the Seychelles this summer as the tourist hot spot opens up to the world again
Qantas plans to restart international scheduled flights in July
Qantas is re-opening international flight bookings on all its regular routes from July 1, 2021.
Air New Zealand begins quarantine-free flights to Brisbane
Air New Zealand has announced it will operate first quarantine-free flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 7 January
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
Yet another blow! Air New Zealand’s chief commercial officer resigns
Owing to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic, Air New Zealand has just announced the resignation of Cam Wallace, its chief commercial and customer officer
Boeing testing quieter and cleaner flights with Etihad Airways
An Etihad Airways 787-10 Dreamliner decked out with special equipment that can enhance safety and reduce CO2 emissions and noise has commenced flight testing this week for Boeing’s…