Thursday, 19 May 2016

CHINA AIRLINES co brands it's newest B777-300ER


















In recognition of a 50 year association with Boeing and joining the aircraft manufacturer in it's centenary celebrations, CHINA AIRLINES newest addition to it's fleet of B777's has emerged in a livery scheme common to both the airline and Boeing.

Headquartered in Taoyuan, CHINA AIRLINES is the largest carrier in Taiwan with a fleet of 90 aircraft carrying more than 13 million passengers per year to 118 destinations. With this latest addition to an existing fleet of nine B777's, Taiwan's flag carrier airline continues to bolster it's international routes into North America and European destinations.

Each of the airlines 777-300ER aircraft are configured in 358 seats hosting seating among 3 classes.
With it's co-branded livery the airline has also introduced a new "state of the art" design in the economy class layout. The Family Couch Seating configuration makes it the only airline in north Asia to offer this seating style where three economy seats convert into a flat surface to offer added relaxation on long haul flights.

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINE celebrates delivery of a B777-ER 300 making it Southern Africa's largest operator of B777's

TAAG Angola Airline, flag carrier of the oil rich West African nation has added to its fleet of B777 aircraft the 300 ER series elevating the airline as the largest fleet operator of B777 in Southern Africa.
The aircraft will form the backbone of the airlines long haul routes complimenting a twice daily airline schedule to Portugal and serving 31other local and international destinations.
Departing on a nonstop 8700nm flight from Boeing's delivery centre at Everett Field in Washington, the aircraft flew direct to the airlines base at the Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda.
The new B777-300ER claimed to be the most fuel and cost efficient wide body airplane is also recognised with the highest cargo capability of similar twin isle passenger aircraft.
Further improvements are planned in 2016 to reduce fuel consumption by a further two percent.

Van Rex Gallard, Boeing's Vice President Commercial Airplane Sales in the region says "The 777-300ER provides TAAG with improved efficiencies and it's a great source of pride that TAAG continues to be an all Boeing carrier."