Somon Air has joined the Boeing 737 MAX operator list, with the first aircraft delivered to the Tajikistan-based airline. The 737-8 is the first of two aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Tajikistan. The 737-8 is central to Somon Air's fleet renewal strategy and will be used to fly short- and … [Read more...]
Gatwick Airport cleared to proceed with its second runway plans
In positive news for Gatwick Airport, the airport has won its case in the Court of Appeal for its Northern Runway expansion, allowing the airport to operate with two runways in the future. Gatwick airport from the air - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The move follows the initial approval of the second runway by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on 21st … [Read more...]
US FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX for commerical service
In a big step forward for the Boeing 737 MAX programme, the 737-7 variant (the smallest of the 737 MAX family), the US Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. The smallest and longest-range member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7 model serves an important market … [Read more...]
LOT Polish Airlines adds Hanoi to its longhaul network
LOT Polish Airlines is looking east to expand, with a new service planned to operate to Hanoi, Vietnam. With Asia still attracting passengers, LOT is seeking to capitalise on this and operate services to Vietnam. The airline plans to launch a thrice-weekly service. Planned operations are: LO61 DEPART WAW 15:15 ARRIVE HAN 06:35+1 LO62 DEPART HAN 08:25 ARRIVE WAW … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare in the evening sun as it sets over the Midwest. United Airlines operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 787-8 aircraft in its widebody fleet, and all three subtypes of the 787 (-8, -9, and -10). The airline also operates the … [Read more...]
Last week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st August)
It's the beginning of August, and hopefully a new month will bring new joys and discoveries. Or something like that. In the real world, it's also Saturday, which means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Ozzy the Bull, with Ozzy Glasses at Birmingham New Street Station Routes and Networks Saudia secures codeshares with Delta Air Lines, Air … [Read more...]
Air Europa to add Madrid to Barranquilla, Colombia
Spanish airline Air Europa is expanding its presence in Colombia with a new service planned to Barranquilla. Air Europa Boeing 787 - Image, Air Europa The airline will operate three flights a week to Barranquilla, supplementing its daily operations to Bogotá and Medellín. Planned operations are as follows: UX167 DEPART MAD 15:25 ARRIVE BAQ 19:35 UX168 DEPART BAQ … [Read more...]
IndiGo drops Norse Atlantic 787 and their long haul routes
It seems things haven't worked out for IndiGo, with the airline planning to discontinue using Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 aircraft to operate flights and return them to Norse. InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo") will discontinue the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement from the 1st November 2026. This is an expansion of the returned aircraft. On … [Read more...]
Lufthansa begins testing the next generation of “AeroShark”
We've covered the AeroSHARK film that can be installed on aircraft to help with drag reduction a few times. Well, it seems that Lufthansa Technik and its partner Surventis are getting the next generation of the AeroSHARK ready for testing. Lufthansa Technik are testing a new generation of materials for wings and tail assembly in flight operations with an Airbus A319 … [Read more...]
SES to power LATAM’s Embraer E195-E2 inflight connectivity
As LATAM steps ever closer to operating its upcoming E195-E2 aircraft, SES confirms it was selected to provision the inflight connectivity solution. LATAM Embraer E195-E2 - Image, LATAM/SES SES will provide a e multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to its growing fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft. More than 60 Airbus (A320neo and A321XLR) and Embraer aircraft … [Read more...]
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