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Emirates wants Airbus to design a new super jumbo that is larger than the A380.
Tim Clark, the president of #Emirates, requested that #Airbus create a bigger, more effective version of the #A380. because there will soon be a big demand for super #jumbo.
Due to its size and engineering brilliance in the aviation business, the majority of us are big fans of the A380 aircraft. Operating an airline might be costly at times, but for some airlines, it’s now or never profitable.
In one of the CNN interviews, Emirates Tim Clark asked that Airbus develop a larger, more efficient version of the A380.
Tim Clark, the president of Emirates, is one of the best CEOs in the world. His goal is to put the United Arab Emirates airline at the top of the global rankings.
The A380, which holds 80% of the aircraft in the airline business and is now operated by Emirates in numbers of close to 118 aircraft, is half the size of the production model. After the present A380 planes are retired, Clark believes there will still be a market for larger aircraft.
The complete fleet will be operational in the spring of the following year, depending on demand.
The majority of carriers, including Lufthansa, Korean Air, Etihad, Qantas, and many others, are thinking about bringing the A380 back.
Clark stated Since we began operating six daily flights with the A380 into Heathrow in October of last year, none of the seats have been vacant.
Airlines have a responsibility to meet increased demand for air travel during the epidemic with appropriate fleet plans, therefore the A380 is the best aircraft in that situation.
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Emirates is also investing $2 billion to upgrade the interiors of around 70 a380 by adding a new premium economy class. and the airplane can accommodate up to 519 passengers in its seats.
Shower facilities are one of the challenging tasks to add to the cabin, but due to product innovation, they were incorporated. Airbus collaborated with Tim Clark’s vision and designed the interior as per the recommendations even though it is a technical issue.
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where water is pumped from an aircraft’s fuselage bottom. Later, this product became well-known, and Emirates was the first airline to introduce such cutting-edge items. Even though these areas are unused for airlines, Emirates still thought it necessary to maintain them.
Emirates has already made an order for Boeing 777x aircraft despite its acute need for larger planes. One of the biggest obstacles for Emirates Airlines to commit to future demand is the Boeing Company’s continued pushing of aircraft deployment dates.
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There are now two airplanes on the market that can accommodate 400+ passengers: the Airbus A350-1000 and the Boeing 777-9. This can hold 364 passengers as opposed to the 484 seats in premium economy on the A380 aircraft. The A380‘s enormous operational capacity is unmatched.
By 2030, the A380 will no longer be an option. How will you continue to operate the airport? Will you make significant improvements or will you construct a new airport to accommodate the increased demand?
As of the right moment, Heathrow has not decided to construct a third runway, and certain airports are still having trouble handling the huge volume of travelers. The same airlines modernize their fleet in order to prepare for the demand.
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According to Clarks, an upgrade in technology is necessary for aircraft that will increase their efficiency. Prior to the introduction of the A350, there was not much significance placed on composite materials, but this changed as a result of the A350’s significant contribution to the development of lighter aircraft.
Since A380 has four engines, it certainly uses more fuel. By installing a larger fan engine, Clark thinks the engine can be upgraded with a more effective method. And only a select few engines are working on this technology. It implies that decreasing fuel use would give airlines more incentive to use them.
There is undoubtedly a need for a Boeing 747 replacement, but I don’t think there is sufficient demand to launch a program for larger-than-A380 aircraft.
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Since 70% of passengers connect to other flights, the huge plane is essential to Emirates’ business strategy. Clark believes one will be custom-built for them by Boeing or Airbus.
Seeing the demand from other operators for the same aircraft is risky for manufacturers as well. There will only be large capacity aircraft available, such as the A350 and Boeing 777, in the not too distant future.
He had spoken with Airbus several times, but they were only interested in the A350 and A330 wide-body and narrow-body aircraft, respectively.
As predicted by him, future demand may increase the desire for larger aircraft one day.
News courtesy: CNN
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Emirates Launches world class wine list for 2024
This month, Emirates is launching a new selection of outstanding wines on board its international flights. This year, the airline invested over AED 186 million in wine and champagne.
Emirates has the largest wine cellar of any airline as a result of ongoing and deliberate investments in the onboard experience. The wine is currently housed in specialised facilities in France and numbers about 6 million bottles, some of which won’t be served until 2037.
New fine wines onboard Emirates
Emirates will launch a range of the best white Burgundy wines in the upcoming months, including the esteemed Premier and Grand Crus varieties. Several Bordeaux First Growths, including those from the esteemed estates of Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Château Cheval Blanc, and Château d’Yquem, will also be released by Emirates in the upcoming years. Emirates currently serves 36 different Champagnes and French wines on board its aircraft.
World-class wines for every cabin class
In Economy Class, Emirates offers one red and one white wine, both of exceptionally high quality. Recent additions include ‘AOP’ and ‘Biodynamic’ wines from M. Chapoutier, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, a South African Sauvignon Blanc from sustainability champion, Gabb family and Antinori Santa Cristina red wine.
Emirates offers sparkling vintage wine, premium red wine, and premium white wine in Premium Economy. Emirates divides its wine selections into six regions for Business and First Class passengers: the UK and USA, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australasia, and Asia. With this strategy, Emirates is able to provide passengers from these regions with wines that closely match their tastes and give them the chance to taste exceptional wines from the area.
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Britain announces stricter visa norms to reduce migration
Recently, the UK government unveiled a comprehensive five-point plan that fundamentally alters the nation’s immigration laws. An overview of the main ideas and their consequences is given below.
- 1.Minimum Skilled Work Visa Salary Increase:
- Skilled workers applying for visas must now earn a minimum of £38,700, a 47.7% increase from the previous threshold of £26,200.
- The government aims to encourage businesses to prioritize British talent and reduce reliance on migration.
- Health and care workers, as well as those on national pay scales, will have exemptions.
- 2.Minimum Income for Family Visas Increase:
- The minimum income requirement for bringing family members or partners from abroad has increased to £38,700, up from £18,700.
- Family visas are restricted to British or Irish citizens, individuals with settled or pre-settled status, and refugees with protection status.
- 3.Ban on Care Workers Bringing Family Dependents:
- Overseas care workers will no longer be allowed to bring family dependents (spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, and children under 18) to the UK.
- The change aims to address perceived abuse of the health and care visa, with care firms sponsoring visa applications required to be regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
- 4.End of Discount on Minimum Salary for Shortage Occupation List:
- The lower salary requirements (20% less than the going rate) for jobs on the shortage occupation list, designed to attract skilled workers, will be discontinued.
- The government intends to crack down on cut-price labor from overseas, with a review of the types of jobs on the list.
- 5.Review of Graduate Visa Route:
- The graduate visa route, allowing individuals to stay in the UK for two years after completing a course, will be reviewed to prevent abuse and safeguard the quality of UK higher education.
- This follows earlier measures to tighten rules on overseas students bringing family members to the UK.
- 6.Healthcare Surcharge and Visa Application Fee Increases:
- The immigration health surcharge, the annual fee visa holders pay for NHS access, will rise by 66% from £624 to £1,035.
- Visa application fees have already increased, affecting work and visit visas (15%), family visas, settlement, and citizenship (20%), and student visas (35%).
These changes, which are scheduled to take effect in the upcoming months, are intended to prioritise homegrown talent, reshape the immigration landscape of the UK, and address perceived problems with the current system. But they’ve also brought up issues and problems for those affected by the new rules, like families and students.
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Air India Revamps Aircraft Plans: Alters Order for 250 Airbus Jets
According to sources, Air India, which earlier this year made an order with Airbus for 250 aircraft, has revised the agreement to include more A321neo aircraft.
Air India revised its contract with Airbus and will now purchase 140 A321neo and 70 A320neo. The deal for 40 A350s has also been modified.
The source further stated that Air India had modified the order from six A350-900 and 34 A350-1000 aircraft to twenty A350-900 and twenty A350-1000 aircraft. We frequently assess our orders depending on business needs and possibilities, and we make the necessary revisions to the contract, according to an Air India representative. “It is up to our customers to disclose this strategy.
While narrow-body aircraft are mostly used for domestic travel, they can also be utilised for short- and medium-haul international flights, wide-body planes are typically utilized for long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights. Compared to the A320neo, the A321neo can accommodate more people and has a greater range. In a similar vein, the A350-1000 can carry more passengers and go farther than the A350-900.
Air India has placed a combined order for 470 aircraft, of which 250 are with Airbus and the rest 220 were with Boeing. The Boeing order profile for Air India has not changed thus far.
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SpiceJet plane forced to divert, seized by lessors in Dubai
A SpiceJet flight from Ahmedabad to Dubai was diverted minutes before landing and was taken over by a lessor on November 30, culminating in a dramatic sequence of events.
SpiceJet’s SG 15 took off from Ahmedabad at 12:12 a.m. and flew for three hours before receiving the order to divert to Dubai World Central (DWC), the second and less crowded airport in Dubai, about ten minutes from its original destination, Dubai International Airport. Lessors met the aircraft upon landing, waited for passengers to disembark, and then took control of the aircraft.
In December 2018, the Boeing 737 NG aircraft was leased from Carlyle Aviation Partners. Since then, the aircraft has been grounded, according to data from the flightradar24.com website.
No response was received when a message was sent to a representative of Carlyle Aviation Partners, which acquired a 7.5% share in SpiceJet in February after its $100 million in dues were converted to equity. Industry sources, however, claimed that an engine lessor had secured a court order to ground the aircraft so that the engines could be removed.
In May, several lessors, including Aircastle, Celestial Aviation, Wilmington Trust, and Willis Lease Finance Corporation, filed applications with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate insolvency resolution proceedings against SpiceJet due to outstanding debts. Willis Lease Finance’s argument was recently rejected by the NCLT because it was the administrative agent and servicer acting on behalf of real lessors rather than an actual lessor.
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Qantas unveils special Christmas themed aircraft.
Qantas is set to spread holiday cheer with the unveiling of their special Christmas-themed aircraft, the QantasLink Q400 ‘Dasher-8’. This festive addition to the airline’s fleet promises to bring a touch of Christmas magic to passengers throughout the month of December.
The Q400, with the registration VH-QOW, has been affectionately christened as ‘Dasher-8’. In a creative twist, the airline’s iconic 737 will also undergo a holiday makeover, becoming ‘Roo-dolph’ for the season. This name cleverly combines the identity of Santa’s lead reindeer with a nod to Qantas’ distinctive ‘Flying Kangaroo’ tail logo.
The grand reveal took place at the QantasLink hangar at Brisbane Airport (BNE) on December 4, 2023. Dasher-8 emerged resplendent in its newly applied livery, featuring a striking design of a large red sleigh and kangaroos. Adding to the festive ambiance, Christmas carols will serenade passengers throughout the boarding process on both Dasher-8 and Roo-Dolph.
Members will now get access to exclusive pre-sales and special offers, as well as new entertainment packages that combine event tickets with flights and accommodations.
To commemorate the introduction of the relationship, Ticketek and Qantas Frequent Flyer have today published three entertainment packages, which are only available at Qantas Experiences.
- The newly announced Jerry Seinfeld Live – Third Sydney Show, Qudos Bank Arena, Sunday 16 June 2024 (including exclusive pre-sale access from 11am today)
- Australia vs West Indies Cricket Test Series, The Gabba, 25 – 29 January 2024
- Lightscape Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens, 14 June – 4 August 2024
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Boeing asks FAA for MAX 7 certification exemption over Anti-ice issue
According to the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing is seeking an exemption from certain certification standards for its 737 MAX 7 aircraft due to an issue with the engine anti-icing system.
According to an FAA notification sent on December 4, the company, which has intended to begin Max 7 deliveries next year, requested interim exemptions in November as part of its campaign to gain the type’s certification.
Boeing is working on a permanent repair. It is unknown how the issue would influence the Max 7’s certification process, but the exemption request makes it obvious that the company requires further FAA approvals.
As it worked to design adjustments to prevent overheating, the US corporation sought an exemption from certification regulations relating to “the engine nacelle inlet structure and engine anti-ice system on the Model 737-7 airplane” through May 31, 2026.
The FAA has recently authorized the MAX 10 model for flight testing with the granting of a type inspection authorization, despite the problems with the 737-7’s certification.
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