Flying to New York? Then why not go by luxury airship (but it will take you 37 hours)
Introducing the Aircruise concept. The kite-shaped airships has penthouse apartments, bars, and glass floors.
Aircruise was created as the antithesis of a hurried, crowded passenger jet. London-based design and innovation company Seymourpowell wanted to rethink transport – on the premise ’slow is the new fast’. It could ferry 100 people from London to New York in a leisurely 37 hours as opposed to the seven it takes now by airplane.
Boeing changes could augur strategy shift
Boeing’s 757 is one of the oldest aircraft and, some say, in need of replacement. However, Boeing says that it has no immediate plans, though they are reviewing it.
While there are no current plans, said Marketing VP Randy Tinseth, Boeing has named Mike Bair, former general manager of the 787 program, to review its narrowbody strategy.
“Anything that’s below a twin-aisle is going to be considered, said Tinseth. Even traditional definitions for single-aisle airplanes — usually 100-225 seats — may change.
Lynx Aviation to be grounded by Sept.
Republic Holdings says that it will ground Lynx Aviation, the regional carrier that feeds Frontier’s Denver hub.
Lynx employees were told Thursday about parent company Republic Airways’ plans to continue the air service with small Republic jets instead of the Bombardier Q400 turboprops operated by Lynx.
“Everybody knew it was coming. Now we know what the dates are,” said one employee who asked not to be identified out of concern for his employment. “Now we’re just another Colorado name that’s gone. The name is still there, but the heart is removed.”
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Regarding the Aircruise:
* Why not just bring back the Zeppelin?
* Will fares be in the range of advance-purchase economy, business class, or first class?
Regarding the B-757 becoming outdated:
Hey, I remember when it was new! My first flight in a 757 was on Eastern from Atlanta to Chicago. Its competitors were still serving full lunches, but Eastern’s meal (not snack) service on that flight was half a sandwich and a cup of soup. The best thing about the flight was the 757, and its presence in the Eastern fleet almost made me switch my preference to Eastern … almost.