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And the reaction of Etienne Davignon: http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20161006_02504725 Main takeaways: - It is clear that Brussels Airlines does not fit in Eurowings in the latter's current constellation - Eurowings is only the best option for Brussels Airlines if Eurowings changes its model (read: ...

Seems like a further reduction in the order backlog is inevitable. Qantas Doesn’t Want the Last Eight A380s on Order (Bloomberg) -- Qantas Airways Ltd. said it doesn’t want the remaining eight A380s it still has on order because the dozen it operates now are sufficient to meet demand, further dimmin...

While the A321LR could indeed be a very interesting option from a passenger point of view, is there not an issue with cargo? I might be wrong, but I thought that cargo was a significant revenue source on African routes. I guess that is also something that will have to be taken into consideration whe...

Boeing is proposing to stretch its largest B777 — dubbed B777-10X — to create a twin-engine behemoth to rival struggling A380. Proposed aircraft would carry above 450 passengers. Not surprisingly, the main focus here is on Emirates, and to convince them to pick the 777-10X over the A380. Boeing Sai...

Many G4S employees airside this noon in Brussels at stand 206, next to a Tunisair aircraft destination Tunis. Fire brigade present for a water salute. In honour of a (repatriated) victim 22/03? Impressive action. Last weekend, a G4S employee of Tunisian origin died in a car accident on the E40. He ...

Boeing767copilot wrote:FR press conference in LUX next Thursday, 19th May with Kenny Jacobs, Chief Marketing Ryanair.

Apparently Ryanair will move (some of) its flights from Frankfurt Hahn to Luxemburg.

sn26567 wrote:

tangolima wrote:1910-xxxx DLH A306 DAEAA

An A300-600? I thought LH had retired them long time ago!

D-AEAA is an A300 of EAT (and thus DHL), I guess Tangolima just made a typo.

And Delta has eventually ordered the C-Series: Bombardier Wins Delta Order in Key Boost to C Series Program (Bloomberg) -- Delta Air Lines Inc. agreed to buy at least 75 C Series narrow-body jets from Bombardier Inc., giving the Canadian manufacturer the marquee U.S. customer it has been seeking for...

Apparently, Belgocontrol will hire 15 temporary Atcos from Scandinavia:

http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20160420_02248098

Delta Air Lines is reportedly in the final stages of completing an order for no less than 125 CSeries jets from Bombardier. Apparently it concerns a firm order for 75 CS300 and 50 options, as they are intended to replace the MD-88 fleet. Bombardier Said Close to Signing Delta in Largest C Series Or...

On the other hand, freight decreased by more than 21%

"due to the reduced availability of cargo space on the African network as a result of the higher volume of passengers and weight restrictions on the flights"

Bring in some more higher MTOW A330s I would say!

SN277 is on his way back to Brussels, aircraft is OO-SFZ

Does Bombardier want to show it to Brussels Airlines maybe?

I might be wrong, but I think I saw a DC-10 taking off on the 6th of February when I was on the parking of the Heizel during the afternoon.

After the order for 40 737-700 planes earlier this year, United is looking to order an additional 25 737-700s: United Said to Pick Boeing Again in Snub to Bombardier, Embraer (Bloomberg) -- United Airlines is poised to order another $2 billion of Boeing Co.’s narrow-body jets, snubbing newer models ...

Bombardier is prepared to cut prices on the CSeries as a way to win up to 100 new orders from multiple companies, including options. Possible customers reportedly include JetBlue and Air Canada. And 75 of the 100 new orders have been disclosed, Air Canada it was indeed. Air Canada to purchase up to...

sean1982 wrote:As Lufthansa needs to decide about full ownership in april (3 Days later) I dont think the delay is in India but in FRA. LH allready has flights to BOM you see.

Or maybe there is another reason: SN simply does not have an aircraft available yet to fly the route?

convair wrote: BTW, I think Eurowings code is EW, not (yet) SH.

I think Treeper means short haul (SH) and long haul (LH), not the airline code

Apparently an American F-16 that was being repared at Sabca and made a testflight.

De beenruimte bij United in Economy Plus waar Stij het over had is inderdaad ruim, ik had er alleszins plaats genoeg (ben 1m88 groot).

Al denk ik wel dat het gehele product bij Brussels Airlines beter is.