Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new premium international airline, announced it has selected Viasat to provide a full, fast, free in-flight connectivity. Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 - Image Riyadh Air The equipment will be installed on the airline's initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries. It is offered free for Riyadh Air loyalty club members. Riyadh … [Read more...]
Grand Central orders nine new trains for its Open Access Services
Arriva Group's Open Access operator Grand Central has signed an order for new trains. The order comprises of nine "tri-mode" trains to replace its existing fleet, to bemade up of 45 cars (9 x 5 car trainsets). These tri-mode trains will be able to run on overhead electrically power tracks, as well as on diesel and battery operation. The order, with a 10-year … [Read more...]
Gatwick Airport completes its CT-Scanner Rollout
Gatwick Airport has completed a key passenger experience and security improvement, completing the rollout of CT Scanners for security. Passengers travelling through London Gatwick no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in plastic bags, as part of a multi-million-pound project to transform its security screening process. According to the airport, … [Read more...]
United Airlines goes for growth in the Pacific
United Airlines is trying out four new long haul destinations, expanding the airlines's international reach - and this time, over the Pacific. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Expect to see them on three of the new routes. Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Chicago-based carrier will offer flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with … [Read more...]
ITA Airways commences its journey to Star Alliance
With Lufthansa Group drawing ITA Airways further in its clutches, its time for the airline to commence the move from SkyTeam to Star Alliance. ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier … [Read more...]
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation now required to enter the United Kingdom for visitors
As of today, Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA) has become a mandatory requirement for visitors to the United Kingdom from Europe. A UK ETA is required if you are planning to cross the UK Border at an airport and "land" in the country. The requirement for an ETA for airside transfer has been suspended for now (note that Heathrow and Manchester Airports allow … [Read more...]
Lufthansa to deploy Airbus A350 to Frankfurt and beyond
It seems the delivery delay monster has struck again - this time with Lufthansa. It's got to the point that the new generation Airbus A350-900s (which have been confined to operations from Munich until now ) are heading Lufthansa's main hub of Frankfurt-am-Main. Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline … [Read more...]
Transport for London bans non-foldable e-Bikes from its network
For those of you who want to take your e-Bike on Transport for London services, you're in for a rude awakening, as TfL has banned them from today, 31st March. No e-Bikes are allowed on the Underground, as well as other transport modes. The ban includes all non-folding e-bikes, including standard cycles that have been converted to e-bikes using conversion kits. They will … [Read more...]
BOC Aviation goes shopping at Airbus and Boeing
More end-of-fiscal-year fun, with lesser BOC Aviation going shopping at both Boeing and Airbus Boeing Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s In turn, BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX … [Read more...]
China Airlines firms up an order for the Airbus A350-1000
As we hit the end of the financial year, orders are flowing in. First up is China Airlines who have signed a firm order for the Airbus A350-1000. The order is for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024. The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe and will provide full operational commonality with … [Read more...]
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