The cabin of the Boeing 737 has slowly evolved over the years, but Boeing feels it is time for a large upgrade. Starting in 2010, Boeing will upgrade their 737 interiors with what they are calling “Boeing Sky Interiors.” Heavily based off the research for the Boeing 787 interior, the new 737 interiors will “give […]
Stories by David Parker Brown
737-900ER at Boeing Field – Seattle, WA on June 21, 2009 Back in February we showed you that Continental Airlines was looking at having a retro livery and it has been chosen: The Blue Skyway. The livery is to celebrate Continental Airlines’ 75th anniversary which happens on July 15th. Continental Employees voted this to be their celebratory […]
In January Southwest’s mechanics’ union approved the airline to complete some of their maintenance work in El Salvador. Before the program starts, some Southwest dispatchers are raising concerns about their ability to handle the new international operations needed to get the aircraft to El Salvador. Southwest states they are working with dispatchers making sure they […]
Ryanair announced they want to be rid of checked bags. Reading the blogosphere about this (mostly the comments), it seems fliers are upset they wouldn’t be able to check bags and will probably somehow get charged more. But is this really thatcrazy? I think this concept will save Ryanair money which will in turn should […]
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has not had very good luck. It is Boeing’s newest jet made to be more economical and replace the aging Boeing 757 and 767’s. The new aircraft was supposed to enter service in May 2008, but has hit a number of hurdles causing delay after delay. The aircraft had its official […]