Economy Class & Beyond

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries formally ends the SpaceJet Programme

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It has been some time coming, but with orders cancelled and no further traction in the market, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is cancelling its Spacejet programme.  Farwell Spacejet - Image, MHI. The Spacejet was meant to be a 70 to 90-seater regional jet, with the M90 and M100 (and previously, M70)In a statement, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said: Mitsubishi Heavy … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle to lease six Boeing 737-8 aircraft

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It seems Norweigan Air Shuttle is bullish for the summer period, with the airline planning to lease an additional six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. These are in addition to the three 737 MAX 8 aircraft which Norwegian previously agreed to lease from … [Read more...]

Solaseed Air go Pokemon – All the Exeggutor aboard!

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In Japan is it common for companies to tie up to promote prefectures, regions, or well... anything. Solaseed Air is hopping aboard the Pokemon Jet craze, with an aircraft to feature Exeggutor (as well as a few other Pokemon).  Spot the Solaseed Air jet, as well as all the different Pokemon. Image Solaseed Air/The Pokemon Company.  Why Exeggutor (in either … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th February)

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It's the end of the week as we barrel into February. It's also time for me to put some links, sarcasm and one-line zingers into a post that ties the week together. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A shop of delights - Mr Simms Sweet Shop, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham. Routes and Networks Emerald Airlines adds additional capacity out of Belfast … [Read more...]

Air France to bolster Canadian services

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Air France is bolstering its Canadian network out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with new routes, service resumptions and bolstered frequencies. Oh, Ottowa Let us start with Ottowa, which will be new to the Air France network. The airline will launch a five-times-a-week service to the Canadian capital from 27th June. Planned operations are listed below: AF364 DEPART CDG … [Read more...]

British Airways to restart Beijing and Shanghai services

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British Airways is following Virgin Atlantic, with the airline returning to China after an absence of two years. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond From 23 April, flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Meanwhile, from 3 June, flights will operate four times per week … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic plans to return to Shanghai

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With China reopening, Virgin Atlantic is happy to return to Shanghai in May.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will mark the return of Virgin Atlantic to China. It will be the first time since 23 December 2020 the destination has been served - having been closed for a total of 859 days at the point of … [Read more...]