Etihad places giant Boeing & Airbus order
Etihad Airways has placed one of the biggest aircraft fleet orders in modern aviation history in an agreement worth up to US$43 billion.
The Abu Dhabi based airline announced the deal at the opening day of the 2008 Farnborough International Airshow. A total of 205 aircraft, both narrow-body and wide-body, will be delivered to Etihad between 2011 & 2020, thus giving the airline a fleet of more than 150 aircraft....more
Air New Zealand moves to Terminal 1
Air New Zealand has completed the transition to Terminal 1 after more than 10 years of flying from Terminal 3 at Heathrow.
The move was originally scheduled for 10 June, but was postponed to ensure all systems were fully operational, and a smooth transition could be guaranteed. This change marks the beginning of the Star Alliance project to bring all member airlines together under one roof at Heathrow by 2012.....more
Celebrity opening for Terminal 5 hotel
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Sir Cliff Richard formally opened the new Sofitel London Heathrow hotel during a star-studded evening attended by a galaxy of household names.
Bruce Forsyth, Des O'Connor,
Gloria Hunniford, Russ Abbot, Christopher Biggins and Bobby Davro were amongst the celebrities present to lend their support to the luxury 605-bedroom hotel which is joined to Terminal 5 via a link-bridge...more
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