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Brussels Airlines takes delivery of its first ever factory fresh aircraft Airbus A320neo OO-SBA

November 1, 2023 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Wednesday 1 November 2023, Brussels Airlines welcomed Airbus A320neo OO-SBA at its home base at Brussels Airport. It is the very first time that a brand new, factory fresh aircraft joins the Brussels Airlines […]

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TUI Fly Belgium puts first Embraer E195-E2 officially into service during name giving event at Antwerp Airport

June 19, 2023 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Monday 19 June 2023, TUI Fly Belgium put its first Embraer E195-E2 officially into service during a name giving event at Antwerp Airport. It was the Mayor of Antwerp, Mr Bart De Wever, who […]

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Inside the Boeing Everett Factory and Boeing Renton Factory in Seattle

June 25, 2022 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

In June 2022, I was invited by Boeing to Seattle for a series of briefings, updates and factory visits together with aviation reporters from Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, as part of […]

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Boeing 737 MAX Line-Up At Boeing Seattle Delivery Center

June 14, 2022 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

In June 2022, I was invited by Boeing to Seattle for a series of briefings, updates and factory visits together with aviation reporters from Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, as part of […]

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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, […]