Economy Class & Beyond

Icelandair confirms its Airbus A321XLR order

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Icelandair has sealed the deal with Airbus, with the airline placing a firm order for the Airbus A321XLR The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer, who has been traditionally an all-Boeing airline. It will comprise of 13 AirbusA321XLRs . The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited. The A321XLR will allow Icelandair to seize … [Read more...]

Stansted Airport unveils its terminal expansion plans

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Stansted Airport has submitted a planning application for an expansion of its existing terminal building. The proposed scheme, which if approved will see a three-bay extension to the back of the terminal building, is designed to transform the airport experience. According to the airport, it will provide a more spacious departure lounge for passengers, including new … [Read more...]

Viva Aerobus signs for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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It seems expansion is still a thing with Viva Aerobus of Mexico signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be used to drive its international and domestic growth. The Memorandum of Understanding would bring the airline's order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft if fully exercised. Viva Aerobus has based its fleet renewal … [Read more...]

Examining Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence – An eye in the sky for a better passenger experience?

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We're going to take a look today at another Crystal Cabin Awards winner - Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence. InteliSence is an, integrated intelligence system, which provides cabin crew with deep insights to improve airline operations, cabin service and the passenger experience. It uses AI and predictive information, to help airlines with on-board provision.  This … [Read more...]

A Server in the Sky – Examining Thales Onboard Data Center

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Thales won a Crystal Cabin Award for its Onboard Data Center. However, it is of interest, and if you've worked in the server space, you might be recognising some of the concepts that Thales is showing off. Especially if you've played with a Blade Server or two.   First concepts - what is a Blade Server? Put simply, a blade server is a server computer with … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st July)

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As we pass over the halfway hump of the year, it's time to catch up on what I have been scribing about this week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Centenary Square, Birmingham. If you've noticed it's been quieter than usual (and we've had a non-publishing day as well), things in the real world are hectic. All I'm going to say is this: If I … [Read more...]

easyJet to add 15 routes out of Birmingham for 2024

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easyJet is building out its Birmingham Airport network with the airline launching 15 routes.  easyJet Airbus A320neo arrivng at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So, where can the orange airline fly you?   The new routes are:  Barcelona  Tenerife Antalya Berlin Jersey Malaga Sharm El … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

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Virgin Australia has began its upgrade in earnest yesterday, with the airline taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX. The airline in the first instance is taking delivery of a Boeing 737-8. It is the first of 33 MAX family aircraft Virgin Australia will take delivery of over the next five years, after the airline restructured its aircraft order in December … [Read more...]

Helsinki Airport adjusts liquids rules with new scanner rollout

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For those who don't like the limited liquids rules, there is good news if you're flying out of Helsinki Airport - where their security control will allow up to two litres of liquids per passenger in your hand baggage. Finavia has now completed its development project which aimed at smoother and more stress-free security controls. The reform has been carried out in two … [Read more...]