Dubai 2009
I head east bound Thursday night for a leisurely 13-hour jaunt to Doha, then on to Dubai. This should prove to be a fascinating show with the Middle East expected to barrel its way out of the recession before the rest of the planet, so all eyes will be on Dubai as a barometer of global economic health. I’ll have much more on this topic heading into the weekend. Anyone making the trip over?
Don’t forget, the Twitter hashtag for the Dubai Air Show is #dxb09.
A380 In-Service Report
After just over two years of service with three airlines, Flightglobal reporter Max Kingsley-Jones (just back from A330-200F first flight) has authored an eight-page report that delivers an early verdict on the A380. Max traveled to to Dubai and Singapore to assemble the incredibly comprehensive report. We’ve put together an online package for the A380 in-service report that features additional interviews with Emirates President Tim Clark and tours of the flight deck and cabin. It is a must read for those who love airline operations and aircraft development.
787s to the Flight Line
Over the weekend, another 787 Dreamliner departed the paint hangar in full ANA colors. The more time that goes on, the more I realize how many different ways you can classify each 787. The most recent flight line arrival is: Airplane 8, Production aircraft 2, ZA101 (fmr. ZA008), JA804A and S/N 34488. The fully painted fuselage is also another indication that ZA100 (JA801A) will wear a special paint scheme upon delivery to ANA at the end of next year.
Next up will be Airplane 9: ZA101, JA803A and S/N 34486.
I feel like this is a short week ahead post. What’s on your minds for the week ahead?
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