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Etihad is bringing back Airbus A380s, along with the residence and the first apartment!

Etihad Airways relaunches flights to Kolkata

During the pandemic, Etihad Airways’ 10 Airbus A380s were parked. As per report, the airline’s CEO said they would probably never take flight again. That’s unfortunate because they had the best travel experience on this particular plane. The biggest passenger jet in the world has the best amenities and seats from several airlines.

Until the Abu Dhabi-based carrier receives delivery of the brand-new wide-body aircraft currently on order from Boeing and Airbus, he stated that any intention to bring back the Airbus A380 would only be temporary. There is no first-class cabin on their new business class Airbus A350s. Currently,  Now there’s a report that they’ll bring back 3 A380s next year, operating to London, Sydney, and Paris from Abu Dhabi.

When Etihad received its first Airbus A380, it debuted its “Apartment,” which is actually a room with a separate seat and bed, and a shower available in the cabin for first-class customers. It was undoubtedly the best first class in the world at the time, however, some people now prefer Emirates’ new first suite, Singapore Airlines’ new A380 Suites, or ANA’s new first class.

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Each resident had a personal butler, who was required to serve the Residence in butler dress and had received training at the Savoy Hotel in the United Kingdom. Based on advance requests, Etihad would tailor what they would provide for a Residence guest. The butler served as the flight attendant on board the residence when there were no people scheduled to stay there. With the exception of the A380, however, the fact that they may have eliminated first-class chefs, the first-class suites on the few aircraft are quite amazing.

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COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines
  1. In a move to strengthen its fleet and boost regional service, Hainan Airlines Holding Co. announced plans to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 jets from China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC). As reported by Bloomberg.
  2. The total deal, valued at up to $1.52 billion, highlights Hainan Airlines’ commitment to expanding its domestic reach with locally manufactured aircraft. The low-cost carrier Urumqi Air, part of Hainan’s group, will operate these jets under the deal, which outlines the delivery of aircraft in batches starting in 2025 and concluding by 2032.
  3. Air China to Launch COMAC’s C929 in a Bid to Rival Boeing and Airbus
  4. The ARJ21-700, China’s first independently developed regional jet, is designed for short- to medium-haul routes, making it a strategic fit for Urumqi Air’s service network. This regional jet features a seating configuration of 78 to 97 passengers, comac c919 price along with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers—ideal for connecting smaller cities across China.
  5. With this acquisition, Urumqi Air aims to further bolster regional connectivity, meeting the growing demand for efficient, economical travel options.In line with COMAC’s established naming conventions seen with the C919 narrowbody and the upcoming C929 widebody aircraft, the ARJ21-700’s designation emphasizes COMAC’s expanding product lineup.
  6. Notably, in mid-October 2024, this updated jet model name was spotted on aircraft at Shanghai Pudong Airport, stirring anticipation about COMAC’s future plans.

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