Economy Class & Beyond

Norwegian picks the Recaro BL3710…. and it’s going to be *TIGHT*

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It seems Norwegian is bored with the seats it has got for its Boeing 737 MAX Fleet, and is swapping them to the Recaro BL3710. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 seating with Recaro BL3710 seating - Image, Norwegian. And that's the semi-good news. Now, lets delve into the interesting parts of the announcement. First up is the seating capacity, which is still a … [Read more...]

LEVEL goes shorthaul from Vienna

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In news that can be filed as "not totally unexpected" LEVEL (International Airlines Group low-cost long haul offshot) is to commence short-haul services from Vienna. The launch is due to commence on the 17thh July. - just under three weeks from today. Interestingly, when you try and book - you're directed to Vueling's site (also an IAG company). LEVEL Austria's home … [Read more...]

Boeing looks to the future with its new Hypersonic Jet concept

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It seems in the run-up to Farnborough 2018, airframers are pushing out the barrel with new concepts. Boeing has - and it's their Hypersonic Jet concept. Here's a rendering of it. t  Hypersonic speeds are speeds that are deemed over Mach 5. Boeing state that his design shown at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta. The plane … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to suspend London-Dubai Route

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In the tough market that is London to Dubai, carriers have been dropping like flies recently - be it for low season reasons, or switching to direct operations. Virgin Atlantic is joining that list with the airline planning to suspend its operation from 31st March 2019  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Iberia take delivery of their first Airbus A350-900

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The first of the International Airlines Group airlines have taken delivery of their first Airbus A350-900 - with Iberia taking the honours of first delivery. Iberia's first Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus. This is the first of sixteen Airbus A350 aircraft due to the airline. The first one is named after the opera singer - Plácido Domingo These planes … [Read more...]

Bamboo Airways sign for 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners… but who are they?

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An interesting piece crossed the wire yesterday, with Bamboo Airways of Vietnam and Boeing confirming a memorandum of understanding of 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft. Bamboo Airways Boeing 787 - Image, Bamboo Airways/LIFT Strategic Design But who are Bamboo Airways? It's an airline that's in its start-up phase, based in Quy Nhon, Vietnam. It is owned by the a … [Read more...]

Norwegian adds Tampa route, adjusts its North American frequencies

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Whilst Norwegian Air Shuttle has been attracting suitors (with Lufthansa Group now sniffing around), the airline is planning to continue its expansion of its network from London Gatwick Airport. Their next destination is Tampa. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787 arriving onto stand at London Gatwick, Image - Norwegian Air Shuttle //CC3.0. The new Tampa route will … [Read more...]

Aegean Airlines firms up order for 30 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

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Aegean Airlines has firmed up an Memorandum of Understanding it had with Airbus, and have signed an order for 30 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Aegean Airlines Airbus A320neo and A321neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The order is split by 20 A320neo and 10 A321neo aircraft. Aegean Airlines is an all-Airbus operator - with a fleet of 49 Airbus A320  family aircraft (made up … [Read more...]