An Inside Look At IRON MAIDEN's Ed Force One; Photos Available
January 31, 2011, 13 years ago
Astraeus Airlines was the principle supplier of cargo and passenger carriage on IRON MAIDEN's 2008 Somewhere Back in Time tour. The tour covered 20 cities in 13 countries over a period of three months. Astraeus Airlines converted a Boeing 757-200 into a combi aircraft with 20 business class seats with a seat pitch of 59 inches and 54 premium economy seats with 39 inches. The rear passenger cabin was converted to carry additional band equipment weighing up to 6.5 tonnes. Following extensive planning and preparation a dedicated crew accompanied the tour to deliver a bespoke service to meet the individual needs of the passengers whilst onboard.
Following extensive planning and preparation a dedicated crew accompanied the tour to deliver a bespoke service to meet the individual needs of the passengers whilst onboard.
"As a professional pilot and a professional singer with Iron Maiden, there was no doubt that Astraeus Airlines were the people for the job. The reliability was superb, and the outcome exceeded the band's wildest expectations. A unique airline, for a unique experience. Astraeus Airlines made it happen!" - BRUCE DICKINSON
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