November 15, 2023News

Dubai Airshow 2023: Ethiopian Airlines Signs MoU For 11 A350s

Ethiopia’s flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, and Airbus have announced that the former has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to buy eleven additional A350-900 widebody jets from the latter. The new agreement bumps the carrier’s backlog with the European aircraft manufacturer for the A350 to thirty-three. That count also includes four A350-1000 aircraft.

Presently, Ethiopian Airlines has a fleet of twenty Airbus A350-900s. Once the latest order is completed, the airline will become the largest A350 operator in Africa. An A350, depending on the derivative and configuration, can seat between 300 and 410 passengers and cover routes up to 9,700 nautical miles (17,964km) nonstop.

At the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023, Ethiopian Airlines also announced a deal for up to sixty-seven jets from Boeing.

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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.

Also Read: Akasa Air Now Has 25 Boeing Jets In Its Fleet