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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...]

Heathrow Airport prepares to re-open to traffic after the power cut

21/03/2025 by Kevincm

Heathrow from the Sky - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

In somewhat good news, Heathrow Airport is preparing to recommence accepting flights to and from the airport. According to the airport Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritising repatriation and relocation of … [Read more...]

Condor announces Air+Rail expansion with DB

21/03/2025 by Kevincm

Condor and DB - expandning operations together - Image, Condor.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Condor are significantly expanding their cooperation and will offer further options for easy and convenient travel to Germany's largest airport in Frankfurt am Main in future. For passengers, it will be possible to book customised train connections for Condor long-haul flights when booking a flight. The offer can be booked from 21 German train … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport *CLOSED* until 23:59 on 21 March (Now to reopen)

20/03/2025 by Kevincm

Heathrow from the Sky - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

*** HEATHROW SET TO REOPEN TO TRAFFIC. UPDATED POST HERE ** A bit of breaking news: Heathrow Airport has closed down all traffic, with all flights diverted until 23:59 on 21 March. Closed to traffic - Heathrow from the air.  In a notice, the airport said: Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power … [Read more...]

Uganda Airlines to operate London Gatwick, launching European services

20/03/2025 by Kevincm

Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo at the Dubai Air Show 2021 - Image, Airbus.

Uganda Airlines is setting a new path for itself, with the airline planning to launch flights to London, in turn launching its European services. Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo at the Dubai Air Show 2021 - Image, Airbus. The airline will commence operations from Entebbee International Airport to London Gatwick on the 18th of May 2025.  They will operate four weekly … [Read more...]

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