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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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BA plane lands at wrong airport
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BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHT ENDS UP IN SCOTLAND INSTEAD OF GERMANY

LONDON – A British Airways flight from London to Düsseldorf ‘accidentally’ landed in Edinburgh last Monday. Passengers on the BAe 146-200 did not notice the error until the crew announced that the landing was being deployed at Edinburgh Airport. The flight – operated by German leasepartner WDL Aviation – departed from London City Airport and was expected to land in Düsseldorf. Appearantly WDL Aviation duplicated … Continue reading BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHT ENDS UP IN SCOTLAND INSTEAD OF GERMANY

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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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British Airways Concorde (G-BOAC)
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THE CONCORDE’S FIRST FLIGHT – 50 YEARS AGO

TOULOUSE – Today, exactly 50 years ago – on March 2, 1969 – the Concorde took off for the first time. The Concorde was a technological marvel, an airliner that could fly more than twice the speed of sound at altitudes that brush the air of space. Flying Supersonic was seen as the future in the 60s. The Concorde was the first – in the … Continue reading THE CONCORDE’S FIRST FLIGHT – 50 YEARS AGO

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British Airways Boeing 777X
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BRITISH AIRWAYS WILL REPLACE ITS 747 WITH THE BOEING 777X

LONDON – British Airways has confirmed that they will replace its fleet of Boeing 747s by the new Boeing 777X. According to Boeing, British Airways will purchase 18 aircaft of the 777-9 model with an option for 24 more. The deal could reach $ 18.6 billion, although this is a purchase commitment and not yet on Boeing’s official order and delivery numbers, until it’s finalized. … Continue reading BRITISH AIRWAYS WILL REPLACE ITS 747 WITH THE BOEING 777X

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