Air France Boeing 777-300ER To Fly To Seoul

Air France Boeing 777-300ER

Air France Boeing 777-300ER., the French carrier has added a new Boeing 777-300ER with improved cabin and entertainment system to its fleet.

The new aircraft will make three trips round trip per week between Incheon International Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris until 21 November and then operate daily until 25 March next year.

The cabin includes enhanced business-class with cocoon type individual seats that fold 180 degrees, which the company says will provide more comfort and privacy. The design of one person allows passengers direct access to the aisle regardless of where the seat is. Each seat features a 16-inch touch screen. It is quite large compare to other airlines in same class.

Boeing 777-300ER Business Class

The seats in the so-called premium economy class are 40 percent larger than the seats in the coach. As in the business class seats feature a crocodile design style, and breaks leg can be adjusted to a wide range of angles. Each seat comes with a 12-inch screen.

The coach seats have been improved leg 2.5 centimeters (1 inch). The seat cushions and headrests have been made with the fabric and the softest cushions. The company said, and each entry includes a USB port for charging the phone. Bus seats are equipped with a 9-inch screen.

Boeing 777-300ER Premium Economy

The selection Korean flight entertainment has also expanded. Air France has added six Korean films and 46 foreign films with Korean dubbing. Also four television programs Korean entertainment system.

Hamad International Airport in Qatar Finally Open

26 April 2014. Qatar wants to be important international hub or regional hub. The objective could be achieved as Hamad International Airport launch next week.

The Qatar's state civil aviation authority said the construction has been delayed for almost one year. The Hamad International Airport is expected to start operation on May 2014.

Hamad International Airport in Qatar

Existing airport, Doha international airport handled 23 million passengers in 2013, while the new Hamad International Airport will handle 50 million passengers per year and possibly 2 million tonnes of cargo & logistics per year.

This new Hamad International Airport also including the development of airlines as well. Qatar Airways has growing rapidly in recent years, Qatar Airways expands 116 aircraft for 15 years since founded. Expecting more on hosting Qatar World Cup 2022, Hamad International Airport would be able to serve the participants and foreigner.

Airbus With Hybrid Engine in 20 Years

All of transportation mode tend to be more green in recent years. Automotive industry has implemented this technology on they product, such as hybrid engine.

Airbus is the first aircraft maker which want implementing this technology and go with automotive industry as well. Airbus has developed small engine powered by electric motor and conventional engine for its small aircraft.

At the first, Airbus is working on prototype small two-seater aircraft. Thanks to hybrid engine, two electric motor with output equal to 60 kilowatts. At the moment this aircraft is match for aerobatics and trainer aircraft or any aircraft with short flight mission. Airbus hopes this hybrid engine can be applied to the larger aircraft.

The battery issue remain the problems for Airbus engineer. They working on larger and more endurance battery. General Motors and Airbus join to develop battery technology. General Motors has more than 20 years experience in battery technology.

In the future, 70-90 seats aircraft are able to do takeoff and landing using electric power and may take 20 years to develop. The best selling Airbus A320 also the next target as well, which dominates most aircraft around the world.

Azul of Brazil To Lease Widebody Aircraft A350 and A330 Series

23 April 2014. Azul Airlines to lease wide body aircraft in international flight routes.

The Brazilian carrier get the target on to both upcoming Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-200. The aircraft will be leased from International Lease Financial Corporation (ILFC).

Azul Airlines With Embraer 195

Airbus A330-200 will be delivered on 2015, and International flight launching at the same time. Airbus A330-200 will be equipped with Rolls-Royce engine, trent 700. Possibly the same engine for Airbus A350-900. While the Airbus A350-900 to be delivered in early 2017.

The wide body aircraft are new thing for Azul, so they have all enthusiast on international flight launching. At the moment Azul airlines only operate Embraer series and ATR series, all of the fleet are the single aisle aircraft.