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Qantas B787 Research Flight London - Sydney
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QANTAS PERFORMS NON-STOP TEST FLIGHT BETWEEN LONDON AND SYDNEY

LONDON – Australia’s Qantas Airways has conducted a non-stop test flight between London and Sydney on Thursday November 14, 2019. It’s the second ‘Project Sunrise’ flight, where the effects of ultra-long flights on travelers are tested. It is the world’s longest flight in aviation history, in distance and time. Last October, Qantas flew non-stop from New York to Sydney. Delivery flight and research flight The … Continue reading QANTAS PERFORMS NON-STOP TEST FLIGHT BETWEEN LONDON AND SYDNEY

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Spectacular Flyby British Airways and Red Arrows
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SPECTACULAR FLYBY BRITISH AIRWAYS B747 WITH THE RAF RED ARROWS AT RIAT 2019

FAIRFORD, ENGLAND – British Airways’ special-liveried Boeing 747 took to the skies alongside the Red Arrows in a spectacular fly by at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo. The Boeing 747 has been painted in the colours of the airline’s predecessor – British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) – to mark its centenary celebrations this year. Last week The Red Arrows took to the skies in … Continue reading SPECTACULAR FLYBY BRITISH AIRWAYS B747 WITH THE RAF RED ARROWS AT RIAT 2019

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100 DAY COUNTDOWN TO KLM’S 100th ANNIVERSARY

AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – On Saturday June 29, 2019 a smashing event kicked off the 100 day countdown to KLM’s 100th anniversary, on October 7. One day later, on Sunday June 30, 2019 the first KLM Boeing 787-10 arrived at Schiphol Airport. This sustainable and energy-efficient aircraft is called ‘Orange Blossom’ and carries the special KLM100 logo. KLM 100th Anniversary Although British Airways is … Continue reading 100 DAY COUNTDOWN TO KLM’S 100th ANNIVERSARY

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British Airways commercial
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VIDEO – BRITISH AIRWAYS ~ MADE BY BRITAIN

LONDON – British Airways’ shared this beautiful commercial to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Today it’s fleet of heritage aircraft is complete with its 4th aircraft in retro livery. Congrats, British Airways! One of the best airlines in the world ever. ☆☆☆ (Top image: British Airways) FLYHIGH.NEWSAviation News, Videos and More! Continue reading VIDEO – BRITISH AIRWAYS ~ MADE BY BRITAIN

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BA B747 Negus livery
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BRITISH AIRWAYS B747 NEGUS LIVERY ROLLS OUT OF PAINTSHOP

DUBLIN AIRPORT – The last retro aircraft from British Airways rolled out of the paintshop in Dublin this morning and departed from Dublin Airport to return to London Heathrow Airport. The fleet of British Airways’ heritage aircraft – painted with retro liveries to celebrates its 100th anniversary – is now complete. The last aircraft – a Boeing 747-400 with registration G-CIVB – received the beautiful … Continue reading BRITISH AIRWAYS B747 NEGUS LIVERY ROLLS OUT OF PAINTSHOP

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British Airways Boeing 747 Negus livery
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FOURTH AND LAST BRITISH AIRWAYS RETRO LIVERY WILL FEATURE THE ICONIC NEGUS LIVERY ON B747

LONDON – British Airways has unveiled the 4th and final retro livery in honor of its unofficial 100th anniversary. The last retro livery will be the ‘Negus’ livery, which British Airways flew with between 1974 and 1980. The Negus livery now returns on a Boeing 747 with registration G-CIVB. The aircraft is currently being painted in Dublin and will be back in service later this … Continue reading FOURTH AND LAST BRITISH AIRWAYS RETRO LIVERY WILL FEATURE THE ICONIC NEGUS LIVERY ON B747

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