Is Aer Lingus new livery copying its partners?
Is Aer Lingus copying it’s IAG and Oneworld alliance partners with its new livery? You’d be forgiven for thinking so. Aer Lingus’ existing livery has been around since the mid-90s so it’s perfectly understandable the company has opted for a brand refresh. But, in my view, it’s gone from having a distinctive livery that stands […]
Zurich Airport observation deck – a day out
The Zurich Airport observation deck is one of only a handful of public viewing terraces at major international airports in Europe. And, in my view, it’s one of the best. Officially known as “Observation Deck B” or “Zuschauerterasse” it’s situated on top of one of the piers of Zurich airport’s Terminal B with an entrance […]
Embraer EJet models – which airline?
The past two decades have seen the market for airliners with more than 120 seats come to be dominated by Airbus and Boeing. In the sector below a name from another continent dominates – Brazil’s Embraer. Initially producing small turboprop airliners, the EMB 110 Bandeirante and EMB 120 Brasilia, Embraer entered the jet market in […]
ANA Airbus A380 models – Hawaiian turtles
ANA, or All Nippon Airways to us old timers, saw the roll-out of its first Airbus A380 from the manufacturer’s Hamburg paint shop last month, December 2018. Airbus employees took 21 days to paint the 3,600m² fuselage surface. The elaborate design was chosen from 2,197 entries in a competition held by the airline. Hawaiian sea […]
Boeing 747 models – which airline?
There is perhaps no better known shape in the sky. Four big turbofans and that classic forward hump – it can only be the Boeing 747. Introduced in 1969, the first widebody airliner was a hit with passengers with its wide roomy cabins. Nicknamed ‘The Jumbo’, it increased capacity on long-haul routes and helped to […]
Boeing 787 models – which airline?
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the world’s first airliner constructed primarily of composite materials. Produced at Boeing’s Everett factory in Washington state, USA over 1,400 have been ordered by airlines worldwide with nearly 800 in service as of January 2019. Rolls-Royce and General Electric compete to provide the two turbofan engines for each Boeing 787 […]
Airbus A380 models – which airline?
The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner. First flown in April 2005, it entered service with Singapore Airlines in October 2007. Since then over 200 are in service with some of the world’s most prestigious airlines including Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and Korean Air. By far the largest customer though has been […]
About Me, Robert Farrugia
Welcome to Rob’s Aviation World, the friendly place for aviation chat, news, photography and models. MY STORY As you’ve guessed, I’m Rob. Among my passions in life are travelling and aviation. Who doesn’t like to travel and see new places? Of course, some of us also have to travel for business. According to IATA, over […]