Economy Class & Beyond

ATR introduces the NeoClassic seat – 18″ Seat width comfort on a TurboProp becomes a reality…

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ATR last week formally introduced its new seating family  for its Turboprop aircraft - the NeoPrestige and NeoClassic. The NeoPrestige we looked at last year at last years Aircraft Interiors Expo - so we're going to spend more time looking at the NeoClassic this time. What's in common with both of them? Quite simply - 18" inner armrest to inner armrest seat, with the seat … [Read more...]

British Airways adds capacity to Washington DC and Santiago for the Winter Season

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For those planning a winter getaway, British Airways is adding extra capacity to its Santiago (Chile) and Washington DC (Dulles, United States of America) routes for the winter. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In summary, Santiago will go to 5 flights a week (from 4) with a Sunday services added, … [Read more...]

The Airbus A350-900 ULR takes flight for the first time

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Yesterday, a variant of the Airbus A350 family took off for the first time on test flights. To majority of people, it would mean nothing.,.. except for the three letters on the end of the designation ULR - Ultra Long Range So what does ULR mean in terms of range? How about 9,700 nautical miles (Or 17964.4 Milometers/11162.56 miles), with ability to fly a 20 hour missions … [Read more...]

Lift by Encore 787 Tourist Class Seating – The Evolution Continues

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One of the standout seats I saw last year at Aircraft Interiors Expo was LIFT by Encore interpretation of tourist class seat for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. And I was impressed. So how has the evolution of the 787 seat gone in a year? The seat set - I've specifically modelled the seats like this to show off the potions of the headrest.   The innovative seat has had a few … [Read more...]

Ryanair taps Boeing for another 25 Boeing 737 MAX 200’s

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It seems Ryanair's addition to the Boeing 737 MAX 200 is still in place, with the airline signing for an additional 25 aircraft. Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 - Image, The Boeing Company This brings the total amount of Boeing 737 MAX 200 planes on order up to 135 - with 75 options still to take if needed by Ryanair (made up of the orignal order for 100, and a follow-on … [Read more...]

Also a rooftop bar… and taking two more European routes – JOON to fly to Bergen and Budapest

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Everyone's favourite flying Rooftop bar is to expand its European operations this winter, with two more routes being switched over from Air France operations, and to be operated by Joon instead. Joon Airbus A320 after its first flight - Image, Joon/Air France via Twitter Joon will add Bergen and Budapest in the winter timetable. The daily service between Paris CDG … [Read more...]

Alitalia: EU Commision to investigate possible breaking of state aid rules

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It's been a long time since I've written about Aliatlia and the dire straits it continues to find itself in. So it's not surprising that the EU Commission has finally taken an interest with the airline as it investigates if the €900 million in aid to the airline qualifies as breaking the state aid rules. Alitalia Embraer E-190 at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i (new colour scheme)

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It's Sunday again, and once again it's time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it commences its journey back to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Lufthansa operate a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-8i aircraft - supporting the long-haul operations across the world. As well as the Boeing … [Read more...]