Economy Class & Beyond

Iberia plots it Airbus A321XLR plans

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It seems that Iberia will be the launch carrier for the Airbus A321XLR (the extra-long range variant of the Airbus A321neo), with the airline unveiling a little more about how they intend to offer it.  Iberia will aim to launch the first Airbus A321XLR towards the end of the summer 2024 period. Let us see what they are planning. Cabin Configuration  Iberia has confirmed … [Read more...]

Saudia Group signs for 105 Airbus single-aisle aircraft

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Saudi Group (comprising of SAUDIA and flyaDeal) has announced a big order with Airbus today for 105 single-aisle aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. These aircraft will be used to expand the airlines network and attract tourists and businesses to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare as it begins the transatlantic crossing back to its home of Dublin, Ireland. Aer Lingus operates three of the range-optimised Airbus A330-200 aircraft in its widebody operation. These aircraft support the other nine Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th May)

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It's the end of another week, where I've discovered I hate lifting crates, filling them and everything to do with office moves. And it's still following me. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  We're all pawns, no matter how we play a game of chess.  Routes and Networks Emirates firms up its return to Edinburgh - A350 for Edinburgh Qantas … [Read more...]

FlightPath 3D expands out to 5000 Installations

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We all like the Inflight Map - and there has been a charge to modernise the experience. One of these vendors - FlightPath 3D - has completed its 5000th deployment. With 5,000 active installations across more than 80 airlines, FlighPath 3D has pushed forward in the market. , highlighting its market leadership and broad compatibility. This achievement reflects FlightPath3D's … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines unveils the MYAKU-MYAKU Jet for EXPO 2025

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With EXPO 2025 coming up, Japan Airlines will be introducing a specially painted aircraft to promote the show. A Boeing 787-8 will be painted for the  2025 World Exposition (EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) held in Yumeshima, Osaka, from 13th April to 13th October  2025. The jet is called the MYAKU-MYAKU JET - named after EXPO 2025's mascot. This special design … [Read more...]

Emirates to return to Nigeria and Lagos

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Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai. The airline will relaunch the service based on the following timetable: EK783 DEPART DXB 09:45 ARRIVE LOS 15:20 EK784 DEPART LOS 17:30 ARRIVE DXB 05:10+1 Commences 1st October 2024 Operates Daily Booked Equipment: Three-Class Boeing 777-300ER The service … [Read more...]

easyJet to open a base at London Southend

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It seems its time for easyJet to open another base (or more accurately, re-open a base), this time at London Southend Airport (or Southend Airport for those of us old enough to remember the place). The new base will open in March 2025, with the airline planning to operate a three-aircraft base at London Southend. easyJet estimates the investment will create around 130 … [Read more...]