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Apple annouces its 27 versions of its software – is your device ready for it?

09/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Apple OS27 Launch - Hero Image, Image - Apple

It was Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kick-off earlier this week, and with it a rather... compact... list of announcements, as Apple is working "under the bonnet" on a lot of things, as well as Siri AI. But what's going to be able to run what? Your OS27 lineup  Distilled from the Apple WWDC presentation, here are your big-hitting highlights: Siri … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air opens bookings for five destinations

09/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Riyadh Air First 787-9 Welcome Ceronomy - Image, Riyadh Air

With the delivery of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft to the airline, Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for five destinations as it begins its commercial service. The five destinations being served initially by Riyadh Air (after London Heathrow) are: Jeddah, - 14th June Dubai, UAE - 18th June Cairo, Egypt  - 25th June Madrid, Spain -  17th July … [Read more...]

Wizz Air selects SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity for its fleet

09/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321neo at Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport

Whilst some low-cost airlines have written off the idea of in-flight connectivity, it seems that Wizz Air has signed up with SpaceX's Starlink platform. According to the airline's release, Wizz Air announces plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to bring Starlink's advanced in-flight internet … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: British Airways Galleries South Lounge, Terminal 5 – More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg

08/06/2026 by Kevincm 2 Comments

British Airways Galleries South Lounge (Heathrow Terminal 5) TRIP REPORT: More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) The first joy … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlnes Boeing 787-9 taking off from London Heathrow Airport

07/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have United Airlines Boeing 787-9 taking off from the South Runway at London Heathrow Airport as it begins the journey to North America. United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-200ER, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th June)

06/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Bollywood in Birmingham

It's the end of another week as we head into June, with change in the air. But then, isn't change a part of life? Anyway, enough musing for a post - time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.   Bollywood in Birmingham - another film starts shooting in the city.  TRIP REPORT: More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg I started this a little late this week with a high … [Read more...]

Embraer E2 programme passes 500 orders – Azorra signs for 15 E2 Aircraft

06/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Embraer has secured an additional order for the E2 family aircraft from lessor Azorra, and in the process, has passed a major milestone in the E2 Project. Azorra has signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, strengthening the long-standing partnership.  With this new agreement, Azorra’s total firm E2 orders … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: To Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus – More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg

05/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

To Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg It's time to head off into the wetness of a morning and face the early morning coach to London Heathrow. Well, your author isn't driving, so at least that's one less thing to worry about.  In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics Astrova takes off with Saudia and Azerbaijan Airlines

05/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Saudia and Azabajian Airlines fly Astrova, Images, Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics has had a busy week, with two customers taking off with its Astrova In-Flight Entertainment System - with both Saudia and Azerbaijan Airlines taking flight. Saudia and Azabajian Airlines fly Astrova - Images, Panasonic Avionics. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg – To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways

04/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways It's time for a little, small (by your authors' standards) trip report, this time focusing on Passenger Experience in Hamburg. Including a few sprurpsines on the way. Are they positive ones? You'll have to read through the segments ahead...  … [Read more...]

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  • Apple annouces its 27 versions of its software – is your device ready for it?
  • Riyadh Air opens bookings for five destinations
  • Wizz Air selects SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity for its fleet
  • TRIP REPORT: British Airways Galleries South Lounge, Terminal 5 – More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg
  • Airplane Art – United Airlnes Boeing 787-9 taking off from London Heathrow Airport

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