United announce the longest ever route from US

United announce the longest flight route

History will be made as United announce the longest ever route of a US airline Just weeks after we took a look at the world’s longest flight routes, yesterday’s news saw United announce the longest ever route offered by a US airline will be operated by them from this coming fall. Not only that, but…

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Airlander 10: The world’s longest aircraft can fly again

Airlander 10

Airlander 10 can take to the skies once more The world’s longest aircraft – the Airlander 10 – has been granted permission to fly again, having undergone a crash landing in August which caused major damage to the flight deck. Part airplane and part airship, the Airlander 10 measures an incredible 92 meters long (that’s…

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Electric airplanes: a new ‘golden era’ of air travel?

Electric airplanes

Electric airplanes could be flying in the 2020s Technological advancements never seem to stop when it comes to aviation, and this week brought the news of the next potential development – electric airplanes. Predicted to cut costs for airlines and passengers, as well as journey times and (of course) environmental damage, electric airplanes could be…

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Luxury cabins of the future: the Skyview Panoramic

Skyview Panoramic

The Skyview Panoramic: the world’s largest airplane window When Boeing announced the coming of the Skyview Panoramic – the world’s largest airplane window – just how big do you think it is? With a standard passenger jet window measuring approximately 9in x 15in, you might expect the Skyview Panoramic to be – what? 1ft x…

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Virgin America faces retirement in 2019

Virgin America

Will this be the end of Virgin America? This week brought news that passengers will lose a distinctive name in domestic air travel – Virgin America. Known for its stylish, eye-catching brand, Virgin America dates back to  2007 when the Virgin Group, owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, created it. However, since June last…

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