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Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia received the green light to launch

27/03/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic working together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Austrailia

In good news for Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia, both airlines have received the final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic working together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia. With this move, it officially signals the green light for the launch of … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic unveiles its new Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport

27/03/2025 by Kevincm

Virgin Atlantic LAX Clubhouse - Ruby Room - Image, Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic continues its passenger experience investments, with the airline unveiling its new Clubhouse lounge at Los Angeles International Airport.  The lounge has been designed with wellness in mind, the lounge offers exclusive amenities, spaces and experiences tailored to enhance the preflight experience for eligible customers1. The Clubhouse, located in the Tom … [Read more...]

Star Alliance and ÖBB signs for Air+Rail Connectivity in Austria

27/03/2025 by Kevincm

OBB and Star Alliance launch intermodal parternership - Image, Star Alliance

Star Alliance has signed up another train operator to help extend its reach, with Austrian national operator ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen/Austrian Federal Railways) joining as an intermodal partner. This partnership allows customers of ÖBB and Star Alliance member airlines to seamlessly begin or conclude their long-distance journey on ÖBB’s eco-friendly Railjet trains, … [Read more...]

London City Airport welcomes its largest aircraft yet – The Embraer E195-E2 by Helvetic Airways

27/03/2025 by Kevincm

Helvetic Airways Embraer E195-E2 celebrabting its first arrival at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport has welcomed the Embraer E195-E2 operated by Helvetic Airways - marking it the largest currently operating aircraft to operate to the airport. Welcoming the Helvetic Airways Embraer E195-E2 at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport. The flight was operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of SWISS International Air Lines. In doing so,  … [Read more...]

Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations

26/03/2025 by Kevincm

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O'Hare

It seems the refit programme to upgrade the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 continues apace at Emirates, with the airline adding further destinations for its refitted fleet. Eight new destinations are on the list. They include Lisbon, Dublin, Hong Kong, Male, Kolkata, Colombo, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Let's look at the deployments and dates. Lisbon - From 1 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines unveils its latest Belgian Icon – The Atomium

26/03/2025 by Kevincm

Brussels Airlines "Atomium" - Image, Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines and The Atomium have unveiled its latest Belgian Icon -  dedicated to the Landmark in Brussels. This was born from a contest launched in August last year, the winning design of architect Thomas Faes (Faes Architecture) was brought to life. At a special event held in Brussels Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering hangar, media, guests, and employees … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O’Hare International

23/03/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International during a wet Sunday afternoon Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 57 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300,  Airbus A350-900, Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd March)

22/03/2025 by Kevincm

Chicago River - still al little green

We've come to the end of another interesting week. Well, interesting doesn't even the half it. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I'm down-route this week—no guesses where in the world I am. At least the Chicago River is a only little green after St Patrick's Day.  Baby when the light, go out (A Heathrow Omnishambles) Heathrow Airport suffered a power cut … [Read more...]

FedEx to add a further 10 ATR72-600F to its fleet

22/03/2025 by Kevincm

FexEx ATR72-600F - Image, FedEx

FedEx is working on its feeder network growth, with the airline adding a further 10 ATR 72-600F. FexEx ATR72-600F - Image, FedEx This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029.  These 10 aircraft are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released last month The ATR72-600F is a freighter variant of the … [Read more...]

Malaysia Aviation Group (Malaysia Airlines) to pick up further Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

21/03/2025 by Kevincm

Malaysia Aviation Group Announces Order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

It seems buying is in the air as Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-10 - Rendering, The Boeing Company.  This makes up an order of 30 Boeing 737 MAX Family aircraft, with options for a further 30 aircraft. These new aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap-1B … [Read more...]

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