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Investigators Pinpoint Airbus Engine Fault

Matt Cantor — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:27:05 CST

Following a Qantas engine explosion last month, investigators have isolated a major fault in some Airbus A380 engines, the BBC reports. Rolls-Royce’s Trent 900—the kind used on the Qantas flight—had a misaligned part that weakened an oil pipe wall, resulting in “fatigue cracking,” which led to leaking and...

Singapore Air Is World's Best

Sam Biddle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:14:01 CDT

An 11-month survey querying more than 15 million airline passengers yields a clear winner, Reuters reports: Singapore Airlines is the world’s best. Asian and Gulf Arab carriers make up much of the rest of the list: Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific nabbed second place overall. It also has the best first...

New Airbus Lands in London

Sam Gale Rosen — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:15:17 CDT

An Airbus A380 super-jumbo jet landed at London's Heathrow Airport today, completing the huge plane's first commercial European flight. The double-decker arrived from Singapore 15 minutes ahead of schedule, and each of the 470 passengers received a certificate commemorating the event. Singapore Airlines is currently using three of the planes...

Airbus Talks Mile-High Casinos

Ambreen Ali — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:55:01 CST

A plane flight could soon be a big gamble. Airbus is considering turning some of its super-jumbo jets into airborne casinos, Breitbart reports. The hulking A380 passenger plane is the world's largest, boasting 50% more floor space than Boeing's 747. That's the kind of space that's needed for a mile-high...

Mile-High Luxuries Abound

Sophie Goldstein — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:28:00 CST

Airbus' long-awaited A380, with its private suites and double beds, isn't the only luxury to be found at 30,000 feet. Jet Airways' Boeing 777-300ER features a champagne cooler loaded with vintage Dom and a 23-inch flat-screen TV with 500 on-demand programs. Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 747-400 lets fliers dine face-to-face...

No Love for Would-Be Mile-High Clubbers

Kevin Spak — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:25:30 CDT

Singapore Airlines is throwing a wet towel on hopes that the double beds and private suites on the new Airbus A380 would revolutionize high-altitude romance. The airline today asked passengers to “observe standards that don’t cause offense.” Cabins are private, but not sound-proof or sealed, Reuters reports. No word on...

A380's First Flight 'Phenomenal'

Kevin Spak — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:24:14 CDT

The Airbus A380 touched down in Sydney this morning, completing the festive maiden voyage of the world's largest jet. After a 2-year delay, passengers who boarded in Singapore say the champagne-fueled, 7-hour trip was worth the wait. “It's going to make everything else after this simply awful,” one told the...

Airline to Offer Internet Access

Peter Fearon — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:17:32 CDT

Alaska Airlines will become the first US carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi internet access to passengers, reports AP. The airline will install the wireless service on one 737 jet next spring with a view to outfitting the entire 114-plane fleet. American Airlines announced plans for internet access on some of...

Flying in Style: 10 Best Business Classes

Heather McPherson — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:38:18 CDT

With amenities like fully reclining seats, foot-massage parlors, and food that defies even the highest-flying expectations, airline business classes are more like mobile spas then just a way to get from point A to point B. BusinessWeek gives you the 10 best. Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways Malaysia Airlines...