Aviation (Airplane) reviews

view grid view horizontal compact blog view
2013 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

2013 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a super-efficient aircraft, bigger than the 787-8.
Both airplanes are very competent having new passenger-pleasing traits.
Using 20 percent less fuel than any other aircrafts of their size, these models will give you the economics of large jet transports to the middle of the market.

Read more
1999 - 2010 Boeing 757-300

1999 - 2010 Boeing 757-300

The Boeing 757-300 is short-to-medium-range jetliner, launched in Sept. 2, 1996, with an order from Condor Flugdienst.
Following regulatory certification in January 1999, the aircraft entered service with Condor on March 19, 1999.
The 757-300 is a twin-engine aircraft, offering fuel efficiency, top economic performance and low noise levels.
Both scheduled carriers and tour operators have ordered the 757-300.

Read more
1982 Boeing 757-200

1982 Boeing 757-200

The Boeing 757 is a twin-engine airplane having a new technology jet and it is produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The passenger versions of the Boeing 757 can carry between 186 and 279 passengers. Also it can have a maximum range of 3,100 to 3,900 nautical miles (5,900 to 7,200 km), depending on model and seating arrangement.
In 1983 went into service the original Boeing 757-200 and in 1999 the stretched 757-300 aircraft.
Also, there have been produced some new freighter versions of these airplanes like: the Boeing 757-200PF and the Boeing757-200SF.

Read more
2010 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

2010 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

The 787-8 Dreamliner - a base model of 787 aircrafts family, is a new twinjet which was designed to meet the needs of airlines.
The airplane will provide nonstop services between mid-size cities having new levels of competence.
The customers will benefit of new services like: improved levels of comfort with larger windows, bigger baggage bins and innovation in the cabin environment, including higher humidity, cleaner air and lower cabin altitude.

Read more
2009 - 2010 Boeing 787-3 Dreamliner

2009 - 2010 Boeing 787-3 Dreamliner

Boeing 787-3 Dreamliner, being considered the most unique of the three 787 Boeing aircrafts, because of a wing and structure optimized for shorter-range flights, also has a range of of 2,500 to 3,050 nautical miles (4,650 to 5,650 km) when it is fully loaded.
The Boeing 787-3 is a super-efficient aircraft with new passenger-pleasing characteristics.
It was designed to be a 290-seat (two-class) short-range version of the 787 targeted at high-density flights.
This airplane was designed to replace the Airbus A300, Boeing 757-300/Boeing 767-200 on regional routes from airports with restricted gate spacing.

Read more
2009 - 2010 Boeing 777 Freighter

2009 - 2010 Boeing 777 Freighter

In May 2005, Boeing introduced the Boeing 777 Freighter, having a launch order from Air France, responding to strong requests from cargo operators for a capable, long-range and high-capacity freighter.
The first 777F was delivered to Air France on February 19, 2009 and in February 2010, 18 freighters had been distributed to seven other customers, with 50 unfilled orders.

Read more
1998 Boeing 777-300

1998 Boeing 777-300

The Boeing 777-300 is a stretched version of the 777, powered by the most powerful turbofan engines, seating 328 to 394 passengers in a typical three class seating arrangement or 550 passengers in a single economy class arrangement.

This aircraft is the latest derivative of the 777 family and the first airplane was given to Cathay Pacific in May 1998. 60 aircraft were sent and production is complete.

The stretched 777-300 is designed as a substitute for early generation 747s (747-100s and 200s). Compared to the older 747s the stretched 777 has similar passenger capacity and range, but burns one third less fuel and present 40% lower maintenance costs.

Read more
2004 Boeing 777-300ER

2004 Boeing 777-300ER

The 777-300ER extends the 777 family’s span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market. The airplane carries 365 passengers up to 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km).

Also the longer-range 777-300ER entered service in 2006 and a freighter version, the 777F, debuted in 2008.
Both longer-range versions (300ER and 200LR) and the freighter have General Electric GE90 engines, as well as extended and raked wingtips.
The other models are provided with the GE90, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines.

Read more
2006 Boeing 777-200LR

2006 Boeing 777-200LR

Boeing declares that the 777-200LR aircraft will be the longest ranging airliner, being able of flying 16,417km (8865nm) - 18 hours flying time.
The 777-200LR is considered the world’s longest-range commercial jetliner and also it is capable of connecting virtually any two city pairs around the earth.
First, the 777-100X was a proposed shortened ultra long range (16,000km/8635nm) model, dropped in favor of the 777-200LR (originally 777-200X) design study.
In February 2006, Boeing delivered the first 777-200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), which carries 301 passengers up to 9,450 nautical miles (17,500 km).

Read more
1997 Boeing 777-200ER

1997 Boeing 777-200ER

The Boeing 777-200ER is an improved version of 777-200 airliner modified shrinking passenger seating capacity to reach an extended range while maintaining the remaining 777-200 characteristics.
The 777-200ER ("ER" for Extended Range), is also the B-market version of the -200 and this aircraft was originally known as the 777-200IGW for its improved gross weight.
Boeing offers Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) package to new-built and existing 777 passenger airplanes. EFB gives technology benefits for safe, efficient and secure operations.
It consist of an onboard performance tool that permits the pilot to immediately calculate the ideal speed and engine setting for an airplane, on any runway, in any weather condition, with any payload.

Read more
1995 - 2010 Boeing 767-300F

1995 - 2010 Boeing 767-300F

The 767-300F is the air freight model of the popular 767-300ER passenger twinjet, first ordered by UPS Airlines in 1993 and delivered in 1995.
The Boeing 767-300F can hold up to 24 standard 88 inch by 125 inch pallets or containers on its main deck and any arrangement of up seven 88 in by 125 in or 96 in by 125 in pallets or containers.
We meet here some characteristics like: two doors on the main deck plus three on the lower deck, the two upper doors comprise of one for the crew and one for the cargo. Of the three doors on the bottom, two are on the right side and one is at the rear left side.

Read more
2002 - 2010 Boeing 767-400ER

2002 - 2010 Boeing 767-400ER

The Boeing 767-400ER has some characteristics as: is sized between the Boeing 767-300ER and the Boeing 777-200, has aerodynamic improvements, including additional wing span; increased takeoff weight capability; has a lengthened fuselage; and also an all-new main landing gear.
This aircraft is stretched version of the 767-300ER addresses the medium-size (240- to 300-seat) intercontinental market, accommodating growth on routes that don’t require the capacity of a 777.
The 767-400ER also replaces older aircrafts serving transcontinental routes. The first 767-400ERs were delivered to Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines in August 2000. The first 767-400ER went into service on Sept. 14, 2000.

Read more
1986 - 2010 Boeing 767-300

1986 - 2010 Boeing 767-300

The Boeing 767-300 is an improved version of the 767-200 and is gifted with a 6,42 m stretch consisting of fuselage plugs forward (3,07 m) and behind (3,35 m) the wing center section.
The main competitor of Boeing 767-300’s is the airplane from Airbus - the A330-200.

Read more
1988 - 2010 Boeing 767-300ER

1988 - 2010 Boeing 767-300ER

The 767-300ER is a medium to long range widebody airliner, the extended-range model of the Boeing 767-300.
Boeing announced that it was developing an extended development of the 767-200 in February 1982.
This airplane flew for the first time in January 30 1986, obtaining its first commercial orders when American Airlines comes in position in 1988.

Read more
Boeing 767-200ER

Boeing 767-200ER

The Boeing 767-200ER is considered the extended-range variant of the original Boeing 767. This aircraft was first in 1984 delivered to El Al.
The Boeing 767 family contains three passenger versions — the 767-200ER, 767-300ER and 767-400ER — and a freighter, which is based on the 767-300ER fuselage.
The Boeing 767 family is a complete family of airplanes providing maximum market adaptability in the 200- to 300-seat market.

Read more
1982 - 1994 Boeing 767-200

1982 - 1994 Boeing 767-200

The Boeing 767-200, called sometimes the baby widebody is a medium-range twinjet with two aisles in airline service.
This international configuration is mainly used in U.S. to European and Asian routes, mainly for continental routes such as New York City to Los Angeles.
This Boeing 767-200 was launched in July 1978. The construction of basic 220-passenger 767-200 began July 6, 1979.

Read more
2010 Boeing 747-8 Freighter

2010 Boeing 747-8 Freighter

 

The Boeing 747-8 Freighter abilities were demonstrated during a test flight and the conclusion is that this jet aircraft work as specialists were expected.
To this test flight (14 March 2010(, the Boeing 747-8 Freighter was taken to an altitude of 30,000 feet (9,144 m) and a speed of Mach .65 and the pilots operates various dynamic maneuvers. The production of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter began in August 2008.

Read more
2011 Boeing 747-8

2011 Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 is a commercial airliner using the same engine and cockpit technology as that of the 787.
The largest-ever plane, officially announced in 2005, has lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency.
As of 2009, the first 747-8 freighter will be delivered in the 4th quarter of 2010, with the passenger model programmed for 2011.
In January 8, 2010, 108 Boeing 747-8 aircrafts were on order; 32 of the passenger version and 76 of the freighter version. On February 8, 2010, the 747-8 airplane flew for the first time.

Read more
2002 - 2010 Boeing 747-400ER Freighter

2002 - 2010 Boeing 747-400ER Freighter

The 747-400ERF is a cargo version that follows the standard -400ER. This aircraft was launched on April 30, 2001 on an order by leasing company ILFC for 5 and entered service in late 2002. The first -400ERF is the 1315th 747 built.
The 747-400ER Freighter is considered the largest commercial cargo transport in service and represents an unbeatable combination of range, payload and speed.
Having a maximum takeoff weight of 875,000 pounds (396,900 kg), the standard 747-400ER Freighter can carry 124 tons (113,000 kg) of cargo up to 4,450 nautical miles (8,240 km).
Also this aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 910,000 pounds (412,770 kg) — permitting it to fly an additional 525 nautical miles (972 km).
This takeoff weight increase permits the airplane to fly an additional 525 nautical miles (972 km).

Read more
2002 - 2010 Boeing 747-400ER

2002 - 2010 Boeing 747-400ER

The Boeing 747ER, the extended Range version of the 747-400 has represents the Boeing answer to customers demand for a more competent 747-400 that has modern characteristics and is easy to integrate into existing fleets.
The 747-400ER has also an increased takeoff weight of 910,000 pounds (412,770 kg). This takeoff weight increase of 35,000 pounds (15,876 kg) over existing 747-400s allows operators to fly about 410 nautical miles (760 km) farther or transporting to 15,000 pounds (6,800 kg) more payload, either in the form of extra cargo or a full load of 416 passengers.

Read more
1989 - 2010 Boeing 747-400

1989 - 2010 Boeing 747-400

The Boeing 747-400 is an improved version of the 747-300, the best selling model in the 747 family.
The 747-400 is to be superseded by the Boeing 747-8 as the latest commercial model, which is programmed to begin deliveries in 2010.
The aircraft received certification on January 10, 1989 having Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines, May 18, 1989 having General Electric CF6-80C2s and June 8, 1989 having Rolls-Royce RB211-524Gs.
Boeing delivered the first 747-400 airplane in 1989 to Northwest Airlines.

Read more
1997 - 2010 Boeing 737 Next Generation

1997 - 2010 Boeing 737 Next Generation

The Boeing 737 Next Generation is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliners. Produced since 1996, 3,172 737NG aircraft have been delivered as of January 2010.

Read more