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.

Do you know which airline is the oldest airline in the world ?

2009 will be a very special year for KLM. On 7 October 2009, it will have been 90 years since KLMwas first founded. This makes KLM the oldest airline in the world and is still operating under its original name.On 1 January 2009, KLM will ring in the New Year with a festive flight – it’s Celebration Flight. The flight will beoperated over the Netherlands’ twelve provinces. The public will be involved in the event in the form of a photographycontest. KLM is inviting everyone to take pictures of the Celebration Flight from a recognizable point in the country.KLM will award the makers of the twelve best photographs with two tickets to an intercontinental destination.Throughout the year, KLM will be announcing new and different anniversary activities.

Do you know that another four airlines is expected to become full members of the Star Alliance by 2009 ?

The four airlines consist of Air India, Continental Airlines, TAM Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.

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.