November 13, 2023News

Dubai Airshow 2023: Emirates Orders 95 Boeing Jets

At the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023, Emirates and Boeing have confirmed that the former has placed an order for 95 new widebody jets from the latter. The order includes fifty-five 777-9s, thirty-five 777-8s and five 787 Dreamliners. Furthermore, the Dubai-based carrier is converting thirty 787-9s to twenty 787-8s and ten 787-10s.

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With the latest order, Emirates’ backlogs for Boeing’s 777X and 787 Dreamliners rise to 205 and 35, respectively. The two companies have been doing business since the early 90s. Presently, the airline has nearly 150 Boeing 777 aircraft in its fleet. In fact, Emirates is the world’s largest 777 operator.

The 777-9 is touted to become the world’s most fuel-efficient twin-engine widebody jet. It can carry up to 429 passengers in a typical two-class layout and fly nonstop for 13,510km (7,295 nautical miles). On the other hand, the Boeing 777-8 seats 395 passengers and offers a range of up to 16,190km (8,745 nautical miles).

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October 5, 2024

Opul Jets Has Confirmed New Creature Comfort For Compatible Fleet

Private jet charter provider Opul Jets has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation. Courtesy of the partnership, all compatible aircraft in the company’s fleet will be upgraded to provide satellite internet to its passengers. In other words, those who charter a jet can stay connected to the internet even while flying.

Opul Jets claims that the equipment will help offer high-speed internet with low latency. The promised download speed will vary between 40 and 220 Mbps, while the upload speeds will range from 8 to 25 Mbps. The latency will be less than 99 milliseconds. As a result, passengers can easily watch live sports and stream movies aboard.

The first aircraft to be fitted with equipment to provide satellite internet is Opul Jets’ Bombardier Global Express XRS. It’s an ultra-long-range jet ideal for intercontinental journeys. The aircraft has space for up to 16 passengers and can fly up to 6,500 nautical miles nonstop. Opul Jets operates the aircraft through AV8Jet Charter Ltd, Malta.

The installation process of Starlink Aviation’s hardware isn’t time-consuming. In fact, per Opul Jets, the whole package can be fitted during routine maintenance checks, thus avoiding any service disruption. Each compatible aircraft will be equipped with an antenna (called Aero Terminal), a Power Supply Unit and two wireless access points.

October 4, 2024

You Can Now Book A Holiday Package With Akasa Air

One of India’s newest and fastest-growing airlines, Akasa Air, has partnered with TripFactory to introduce Akasa Holidays. As the name suggests, the carrier allows travellers to book holiday packages directly. The airline offers an extensive range of pocket-friendly and customised holiday packages for those looking to experience a variety of exciting destinations, both in India and overseas. These packages can be customised based on the occasion, for instance, a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a corporate retreat.

The services included in packages are air travel (of course!), hotel stays, transfers, sightseeing and other miscellaneous activities and 24/7 on-tour assistance, ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the trip. Some curated theme-based packages include Weekend City Breaks, Wellness Tours, and Heritage & Pilgrimage Tours. And yes, all can be customised with add-ons per the passengers’ requirements.

Intrigued? Take advantage of the introductory offer of 10 per cent off packages with the promo code HOLIDAY10.

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