Category: Aviation
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Motorcycles, machines, planes and the wonderful engines of the rock royalty
Quintessential rock stars with the cool machines. Rock, hard driving rhythms, and speed stole the hearts of the rock star. The love for guitar riffs, keyboards and drums gave access to every conceivable entertainment option, luxury, or hobbies, like fast cars, bikes, tanks, and, even, planes. The rock stars are not afraid to push the…
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Top ten safest airlines
Qantas is still the world’s safest airline, topping the list of “Top ten safest airlines” compiled by AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website. Top of the list is Qantas which has a fatality free record in the jet era (since 1951). Making up the top ten with seven stars for safety and…
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Caviar in the Air
Gourmet taste buds and deep pockets? 20 vodkas and top shelf champagne are paired with the Petrossian’s famous caviar at the recently opened sophisticated caviar and champagne bar at Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. Patrons are invited to relax before flights over the time-honored delicacy or for indulgence in the sky…
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Middle East reports the strongest international passenger growth
By 2017 total passenger numbers are expected to rise to 3.91 billion—an increase of 930 million passengers over the 2.98 billion carried in 2012, according to the prediction of International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA released its forecast for travel between 2013 and 2017 this week showing that airlines expect to see a 31%…
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Alain Ducasse’s Michelin-starred dishes on Earth orbit
Alain Ducasse to create astronaut meals Michelin-starred French celebrity chef Alain Ducasse was selected by NASA to prepare a gourmet feast for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Festive menus and 25 meals like lobster and celeriac puree, duck confit with capers and chocolate cake will be served on special occasions aboard the Internation Space…
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How the other half fly (to New York)
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)