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Etihad Airways is likely retiring its Airbus A380 fleet due to the pandemic, CEO Tony Douglas told The National.
Premium flyers will lose The Residence, Etihad s high-flying apartments found only on A380s.
The three-room suites feature private living rooms, showers, bedrooms, chefs, and butlers.
Etihad Airways is the latest airline that s preparing to say goodbye to the world s largest passenger jet.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Etihad Aviation Group, said in an interview with The National that the airline s Airbus A380s may soon become a casualty of the pandemic. We have now taken the strategic decision to park the A380s, I m sure it s very likely that we won t see them operating with Etihad again, Douglas told the publication.
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American Express debuted its 14th Centurion Lounge at Denver International Airport in February.
The more than 14,000 square foot lounge is the second-largest in the Centurion Lounge network.
Eligible patrons can use the lounge s two bars, dining area, and game room and not have to spend a dime.
American Express opened a new Centurion Lounge at Denver International Airport in February, the latest in the financial services company s growing network of 14 airport lounges that will soon include locations in London and Washington, DC.
The Denver location covers more than 14,000 square feet above the airport s Concourse C and is Amex s second-largest lounge behind the newly-opened John F. Kennedy International Airport outpost. Its opening comes as increased spring and summer travel appears more likely thanks to a faster than anticipated vaccine rollout.
VistaJet
Vista Global is planning to acquire Apollo Jets in a deal announced Thursday.
The acquisition will give Vista Global s XO access to Apollo Jet s roster of 4,000 clients.
Vista will also offer aircraft management services through air carrier Talon Air.
Vista Global on Thursday announced a deal to acquire private aviation firm Apollo Jets in the latest bid to grow its US market share.
The acquisition will give Vista around 4,000 Apollo Jets clients and a fleet of aircraft currently operated by Talon Air, an Apollo Jets company. Vista sees the opportunity to convert Apollo s customers into XO members and subscribers, paying extra for better rates and perks like complimentary aircraft upgrades.
Textron Aviation
Cabins now feel wider, and the cockpit has advanced systems like autothrottle and digital pressurization.
Advanced Air s Levi Stockton explains why he s excited about the plane, even if his firm isn t purchasing one.
An aviation fan favorite just got an upgrade.
Textron Aviation is continuing the legacy of the iconic Beechcraft King Air family of aircraft and debuted its latest iteration in August. Starting at $7.9 million, the King Air 360 features advanced onboard systems aimed at easing the flying experience. The Beechcraft King Air 360 builds on decades of renowned versatility and reliability in the King Air family, Ron Draper, Textron Aviation s president and CEO, said, and this upgrade further elevates it with the aircraft s superior features and engineering advancements designed to create an enhanced flying experience for passengers and crew alike.
A preview of JetBlue Airways Mint Suite business class seat. Thomas Pallini/Insider
Plus, the angle of the seat means that passengers heads perfectly positioned to gaze out of the window should they want more natural entertainment. A rendering of JetBlue Airways Mint business class suite. JetBlue Airways
2. The entertainment screen can be used throughout the entire flight: Most business class seats with extendable screens require them to be stowed during takeoff and landing but JetBlue made it so that screens can stay out for the entirety of the flight. A preview of JetBlue Airways Mint Suite business class seat.