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Belgian Air Force says goodbye to the Lockheed C-130H Hercules

December 22, 2021 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Friday 17 December 2021, the Belgian Air Force said goodbye to the Lockheed C-130H Hercules. After almost fifty years of loyal service, the Lockheed C-130H Hercules was officially grounded by the 15th Wing Air […]

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Brussels Airlines reveals a new brand identity

November 18, 2021 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Thursday 18 November 2021, Brussels Airlines presented its new brand identity, confirming the airline’s position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier. Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are the visual token […]

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 Flight From Copenhagen To Rome In Business Class – Trip Report

October 10, 2021 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Sunday 10 October 2021, I had the pleasure of flying Business Class on a Singapore Airlines A350-900 operating a scheduled flight between Copenhagen and Rome. Three months earlier, on Friday 16 July 2021, the […]

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First Airbus A400M Atlas for Belgian Air Force arrives at Melsbroek Air Base

December 22, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Tuesday 22 December 2020, the first Airbus A400M Atlas for the Belgian Air Force landed at Melsbroek Air Base.   Arrival On the early morning of Tuesday 22 December 2020, Airbus A400M Atlas with […]

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Belgian Air Force retires CH-09, one of its remaining Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft

December 18, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Friday 18 December 2020, the Belgian Air Force officially retired CH-09, on of its remaining Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.   Announcement On Sunday 13 December 2020, the Belgian Air Force announced on various […]

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First Airbus A400M Atlas for 15th Wing Air Transport arrives at Melsbroek Air Base

October 9, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Friday 9 October 2020, the very first Airbus A400M Atlas for the 15th Wing Air Transport of the Belgian Air Force landed at Melsbroek Air Base.   Arrival The aircraft, wearing military registration CT-01, […]

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British Airways says farewell to the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet

October 8, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

Thursday 8 October 2020 was a sad day in aviation history, as British Airways said an emotional farewell to its two remaining iconic Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet aircraft.   Farewell In the early morning of […]

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KLM operates its final Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet passenger flight

March 29, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

After nearly fifty years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate its final Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet passenger flight on Sunday 29 March 2020. Flight KL686 from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol will be operated with […]

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Iberia Airbus A340-600 Flight From Brussels To Madrid In Business Class – Trip Report

January 21, 2020 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Tuesday 21 Januari 2020, I had the pleasure of flying Business Class on an Iberia Airbus A340-600 operating a scheduled flight between Brussels and Madrid. The Spanish airline had upgraded one of its three […]

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Loganair Twin Otter Flight From Glasgow To Barra – Trip Report

November 26, 2019 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Tuesday 26 November 2019, I checked off one of my avgeek bucket list items, as I flew on a Loganair Twin Otter from Glasgow to Barra and back. Barra is a Scottish island in […]