Economy Class & Beyond

Airbus rebrands the C Series as… the Airbus A220

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With Airbus taking the lead of the C Series Partnership, the airframer has decided the first thing the plane needs... is a new name. Introducing the Airbus A220 The A220 family will be split into two sub-types: The A220-100 (Currently the C Series CS100) The A220-300 (Currently the C Series CS300) The formal unveiling was carried out at Airbus Toulouse at … [Read more...]

Train Vs Plane: A walk around Amsterdam

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 A walk around Amsterdam - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around Amsterdam … [Read more...]

Snapshot: Aer Lingus Regional EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham

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Time for another snapshot - this time looking at the passenger experience between Dublin and Birmingham aboard an Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 – “Trident”

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 painted in "Trident" livery, in support of Belgium Football team - or the Belgian Red Devils. Trident is part of the five Airbus A320 aircraft that Brussels Airlines have painted in recognition of Belgian Icons. These include: Trident (representing … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane: Eurostar 9114 London to Amsterdam

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Eurostar Service 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane: Off to London and the St Pancras departures lounge

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Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge -  Train vs Plane In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar … [Read more...]

Boeing and Embraer announce Strategic Aerospace Partnership

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It seems that Boeing and Embraer have signed a  Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership between each other to help grow in Aerospace markets. Boeing and Embraer joint venture - Image, The Boeing Company/Embraer The proposed joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with … [Read more...]

Ryanair Irish Pilots vote to strike…

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In a turn up for the books, it seems that Irish-based pilots who fly for Ryanair are due to go out on strike on the 12th July. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The IALPA union members (represented by Fórsa) voted in favour of strike action over terms and conditions, as well as transfers between European … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane – The London to Amsterdam Edition!

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Train vs Plane - The Amsterdam Edition! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around Amsterdam Setting the … [Read more...]

Airbus majority stake in the C Series Partnership goes into effect

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With the 1st July passing, Airbus has taken the majority stake in the C Series Partnership programme. Airbus A320neo and Bombardier C Series - Image, Airbus The C Series partnership is split between Airbus (who will own 50.01%), Bombardier (who will own 34%) and Investissement Québec holding 16%. The C Series Partnership is based primarily in Mirabel, Québec, with … [Read more...]