Lessor TrueNoord, a regional aircraft leasing company, has signed a firm order agreement with Embraer. TrueNoord will acquire twenty factory-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new E195-E2 aircraft and up to ten new E175-E1 aircraft. At list price, the firm order is valued at USD 1.8 billion. Bart Tieleman, … [Read more...]
Greater Anglia railway transfers back to goverment ownership
Another rail operator has transferred back to government ownership, with Greater Anglia making the move. The transfer took place on the 12th October. Greater Anglia’s services will become the third to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act, marking another step towards a simpler, more unified railway under Great … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo lining up for departure from Stockholm Arlanda
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scandinavian Airlines (Operated by SAS Connect) Airbus A320neo lined up for departure from Stockholm Arlanda Airport as it heads off on a short to medium-range mission. SAS Connect (the Irish certificate fleet) of Scandinavian Airlines operates a fleet of 32 Airbus A320neo aircraft. … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th October)
We've hit the end of another week, and as the night dawns in, and me starting an iced americano late into the evening, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Salmon skies - New Street, Birmingham … [Read more...]
SWISS takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
SWISS is celebrating a new type of aircraft joining the fleet - the Airbus A350-900. SWISS's first A350 landing at Zurich - Image, SWISS International Air Lines. HB-IFA was ferried from Airbus Toulouse to Zurich Airport - its new home - on Thursday, 9th October, landing at 15:25, to be greeted by a large number of employees and aviation fans watching from the airport’s … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific extends free inflight Wi-Fi to Gold members
For those of you who hold Gold status on Cathay Pacific, there is good news, as the airline will extend its complimentary Wi-Fi to all Cathay Gold members Gold members will gain access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi from 15th November. This will apply to any cabin they are travelling in (First, Business, Premium Economy or Economy Class). With this upcoming … [Read more...]
KLM unveils its 106th Delft House
It's that time of year again. With KLM turning 106, it's time for a new Delft House. The 106th Delft Blue house is the former sexton’s residence, Villa Rameau, located next to the Pieterskerk in Leiden. The Pilgrims stayed here for twelve years before they set sail on the Mayflower to America in 1620. The Pilgrims’ journey began a lasting connection across the … [Read more...]
Riyadh Air to commence is services to London… but good luck getting a ticket
For those who have been looking forward to Riyadh Air flying its first commercial flight, there's some good news - with the first flight launching on the 26th October. Beginning October 26th, Riyadh Air will commence daily launch flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The airline will launch services with what the airline describes as its "technical … [Read more...]
AGEAN Airlines adds further ATR aircraft for its Olympic Air subsidiary
AEGEAN Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, has welcomed a brand-new ATR 72-600 to its fleet, marking a significant step in its regional fleet renewal strategy. But there's more. AEGEAN has also placed a direct order for two additional ATR 72-600s, scheduled for delivery in December 2026. Operating turboprop services across domestic routes within Greece … [Read more...]
IndiGo sets its sights on London Heathrow
Indian Airline IndiGo has set its sights on London Heathrow for its next long-haul service The airline plans to launch operations between Mumbai and Heathrow, marking the airline's 45th international destination. The new service will commence operations on 26th October, flying daily. Planned operations are: 6E001 DEPART BOM 14:45 ARRIVE LHR 19:20 6E002 DEPART LHR … [Read more...]
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