Did you know that Emirates will have the biggest fleet of Boeing 777 ?

Recently, Boeing has just delivered the seventy fifth Boeing 777 commercial jetliner to Emirates. The Dubai-based carrier is one of the largest operators of Boeing’s popular twin aisle, long haul airplane. Emirates is expected to become the world’s largest 777 operator later this year.

Do you know which airline will be the first airline to offer in-flight wireless internet ?

AirTran Airways will become the first U.S. airline to offer wireless internet access on every flight nationwide.AirTran plans to have all 136 of its Boeing 737 and Boeing 717 jets equipped with in-flight wireless service by late July.

Did you know that Sichuan Airlines will be the first airline that will be operating with an Airbus 320 that was assembled in China ?

Airbus delivered the first Airbus 320 aircraft assembled in Tianjin, China. A China-based company, Dragon Aviation Leasing is proud to take delivery of the first Airbus aircraft assembled in China. The aircraft will be leased and operated by Sichuan Airlines.

Did you know that China Eastern Airlines will buy its rival Shanghai Airlines ?

China Eastern Airlines Corporation, one of China’s three major state-owned carriers, said that it will acquire a local rival, Shanghai Airlines Company through share swaps valued at $1.3 billion. This merger will help to expand its market share and integrate resources in Shanghai, China’s biggest business center and major transportation hub. Shanghai Airlines will become a subsidiary of the state-owned carrier but will keep the same name.

Did you know that Jet Airways will have direct flights from Bangkok to the Buddhist pilgrimage sights in India ?

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will connect the capital of Bangkok with Gaya and Varanasi, two important Indian cities on the famed Buddhist circuit, effective October 6, 2009. The airline will operate with twice weekly services on the sector, on Tuesdays and Fridays respectively. These flights will allow people from the South Asian region to visit the famed Buddhist pilgrimage sights.

Do you know why jet fuel is often stored in one or more tanks on the aircraft, but not directly on or near the engines?

Typical jet fuel has a flash point of only over 100 degrees F. Once the pilot starts the aircraft by turning on the compressor blades to draw air into the engine, the spark plugs start shooting electrical sparks into the inside of the engine. At the same time, jet fuel is released from the tanks into the spray nozzles. The nozzles sprays jet fuel and spark mix into the air, igniting the fuel into extreme heat. The jet fuel burns and creates the heat that is shot out the back of the jet engine. Once it is on fire,jet fuel can reach temperatures of over 540 degrees F. Due to the very high temperatures caused by the jet engines, jet fuel hasto be stored away from the engine.

Did you know that Continental Airlines will be the newest Star Alliance member ?

Continental Airlines announced that they will join Star Alliance on October 27, 2009. Continental will end its participation in Sky Team after its last scheduled flight on October 24, 2009.
Continental’s transition from Sky Team to Star Alliance is the first in aviation history for an airline to transfer from an alliance to another alliance.

Did you know that Qatar Airways is one of the first airlines to use natural gas on there commercial flights.

In a world first, Qatar Airways has completed a commercial six hour flight from London Gatwick to its home base of Doha inan Airbus A340 which saw a 50-50 split of natural gas and conventional jet fuel in its fuel tanks

Do you know which airline is the largest carrier in Europe ?

Lufthansa has bought the shares of Austrian Airlines after the approval from the supervisory board, making it the largest carrier in Europe. On Friday, 5 December 2008, both carriers will sign their respective contracts to approve the transaction. The contracts state that Lufthansa will be holding at least 75 percent of Austrian Airlines shares.

Did you know that low cost carriers will be merging in order to cut cost ?

Jetstar, Australia’s budget airline and Malaysia’s AirAsia will form a low cost carrier alliance to cut costs.The alliance between Jetstar and AirAsia will explore opportunities in areas including joint procurement of aircraft and pooling of inventories.

Did you know THAI Wins Norway Grand Travel Award 2010 ?

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has once again received an award for Best Intercontinental Airline in the Norwegian Grand Travel Award 2010.This is the sixth consecutive year that Thai Airways has won this prestigious award.

Did you know that All Nippon Airways is the first Japanese airline to have a women only lavatory?

By the end of April, All Nippon Airways (ANA) will become the first Japanese airline to move away from unisex lavatories and introduce a women-only toilet on board long-haul international flights.

Do you know that Continental Airlines will be merging with United Airlines?

United Airlines and Continental Airlines have formally announced that they will be merging and creating a brand new integrated entity, which will keep the United name but fly the Continental livery and logo. If approved by regulators and shareholders the two companies will merge under a new umbrella company called United Continental Holdings. The airline created from the all-stock merger will be flying to 370 destinations around the world.

Do you know who will be the newest member on the Sky Team?

In June 2010, Vietnam Airlines will be the newest member on the Sky Team. The Sky Team is one of the world’s three major airline alliances, alongside One World and Star Alliance.
It now has 10 official members and three associate members. It serves in 856 airports in 169 countries.

Do you know what's the fastest airplane in the world ?

Boeing's X-51 Wave Rider has mad aviation history by hitting hypersonic speeds at Mach 5. The unmanned aerial vehicle flew for almost three and a half minutes in the skies off the southern California coast, reaching an altitude of about 21,000 meters, burning a mix of ethylene and JP-7 jet fuel.

Do you know the nickname for the Airbus 380 ?

Superjumbo

Did you know which airline will be the first airline to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport with the Airbus 380 ?

Emirates will be the first airline to fly into Suvarnabhumi Airport and become the first commercial flight forthe Airbus 380. The first flight will be launched on the 1st of June this year and will depart from Dubai.