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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5/6th April)

06/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a street with a bus stop and buildings

We've come to the end of a sunny week in the old country. But it's Saturday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Great Charles Street Queensway, with part of the Paradise Complex on the right, town hall on the left, a FlixBus departing.   Papers, Please UK Electronic Travel Authorisation now required to enter the United … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics completes Multi-Orbit Network optimisation testing for inflight connectivity

05/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

PANASONIC AVIONICS COMPLETES MULTI-ORBIT NETWORK OPTIMIZATION FOLLOWING SEAMLESS LEO / GEO SWITCHING IN FLIGHT - Image, Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), has announced the successful optimization of its multi-orbit satellite network following switching between LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) and GEO (GeoSationary Orbit) networks in its flight test program. The successful switching represents a major milestone in Panasonic Avionics’ flight test program, validating the success of … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways to operate the new East West Rail Line

04/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route - Image, Chiltern Railways

With the East West Railway taking shape, the operator who will lead it into passenger operation will be Chiltern Railways. Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route passing Winslow station - Image, Chiltern Railways The East West Rail route will eventually connect Oxford and Cambridge when completed. The first stages of the route are due to launch … [Read more...]

Bluebox joins Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform

04/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Bluebox joins Viasat's Connected Partner Platform

Bluebox Aviation Systems has announced a partnership with Viasat Inc., becoming a member of its innovative Connected Partner Platform (CPP). Under this agreement, the Blueview Retail solution will be available to airlines using Viasat’s in-flight connectivity-powered suite of digital products. Bluebox’s Blueview Retail is a state-of-the-art digital solution enabling … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air select Viasat to power its inflight connectivity

03/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 - Image Riyadh Air

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

03/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a black and yellow train on a track

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

03/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Gatwick Airport CT Scanners - Fully deployed - Image Gatwick Airport

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

02/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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

02/04/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

Star Alliance and ITA Airways - Image, Star Alliance/Lufthansa Group

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

02/04/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

UK ETA now live for all countries - screengrab Uk.GOV

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...]

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