Emirates has smashed it again with this high flying stunt
Nothing is impossible. At least, that’s the message that Emirates wants to send with a new version of its high flying stunt atop the Burj Khalifa. Soaring up and around the Burj Khalifa for another edition of its viral ad campaign, this time the airline takes it one spectacular step further with the masterful addition […]
Emirates signs deal for 40 Airbus A330-900s and 30 A350-900s
Emirates have announced that they have reached an agreement with Airbus which will reduce their orders for the A380, instead adding more A330 and A350s in their place. Emirates will receive 14 more Airbus A380s by the end of 2021, bringing its total A380 order book to 123 units. The airline has also announced an order […]
Introducing the new look for Aer Lingus
Smart flies Aer Lingus. At least, that’s the tagline Ireland’s flag carrier presented alongside their brand refresh for 2019, which comes 20 years after their last major rebrand. In addition to the new brand identity and livery, Aer Lingus will also unveil a new uniform later this year, and will welcome additional new Airbus A321LRs to […]
Five of the world’s most creative preflight safety videos
Let’s face it. The safety briefing is easily the dullest part of any flight you’ve ever taken. The last thing anybody wants to do before lifting off is to pay attention to a preflight safety demonstration. You know the drill – make sure your own mask is fitted before helping others (yes, sacrifice that baby sat […]
Why the sun is setting on the Boeing 747
Guy Gratton, Brunel University London It’s difficult to imagine now, in the age of mass global travel, that building an aeroplane to carry hundreds of people at a time was once seen as a huge risk. But as the world’s first wide-body airliner, the Boeing 747 went on to change not only aviation but the […]
Infographic – a visual guide to Boris Island
Here’s something we came across recently. Boris Island, explained through the medium of infographics. Enjoy! This infographic was produced by Coba Europe. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Like this? Drop us a tweet! @transportdsn.
Hello Kitty lands in LA
Brace yourself Los Angeles – Hello Kitty has landed in LA. The feline character could already be found patrolling routes across Asia, but has now taken the US by storm. A joint venture between Eva Air and Sanrio (the creators of Hello Kitty), the brand is already alive and established across much of Japan, Hong Kong, South […]
A350 shines at Paris Air Show
Airbus followed up its earlier test flight of the all new A350 with a spectacular fly-past at the Paris Air Show this week. A350 XWB F-WXWB, the very first A350 built flew over Le Bourget to the delight of spectators on its third test flight since the maiden voyage on 14 June. The new Airbus […]
Little Red launches with big campaign
Virgin Atlantic recently launched its ‘Little Red’ brand, flying between Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Little Red aims to take market share not just from BA on short-haul and domestic flights, but on connecting long-haul flights to destinations across the globe. The service launched using Airbus A320 aircraft operating 26 flights daily from Heathrow – […]