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

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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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Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

In the face of ongoing Western sanctions that have severely impacted Russia’s aviation industry, Aeroflot, the country’s largest airline, has devised a strategic plan to bolster its fleet’s spare parts inventory.

The airline is set to acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from Atran Airlines, a move that will allow it to dismantle the aircraft for critical components. The planes, which will be transferred to Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, will not be converted into passenger jets but instead will be stripped for valuable parts to support existing operations.

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Aeroflot’s plan to purchase these Boeing 737-800BCF freighters comes as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions, which have crippled the Russian aviation sector. With the sanctions restricting access to essential aircraft parts and spare components, Aeroflot is exploring alternative ways to maintain and repair its fleet.

Instead of converting the freighters from cargo to passenger planes, a process deemed “unreasonably expensive” under current sanctions, the airline intends to focus on extracting high-value components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and other essential systems.

The deal will be structured in a way that allows Aeroflot to indirectly purchase the freighters through an insurance settlement with the aircraft’s lessor, AerCap.

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The Russian government’s insurance company will reimburse the aircraft’s value, and the planes will then be leased back to local operators. This method circumvents some of the restrictions imposed by international sanctions while ensuring that the airline gains access to the necessary components to support its fleet.

By dismantling the aircraft for spare parts, Aeroflot aims to secure critical resources for the ongoing maintenance of its existing fleet. Components from the Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, such as engines and avionics, are expected to be reused in other aircraft within Aeroflot’s network, ensuring that the airline can keep its operations running smoothly