Economy Class & Beyond

EVA Air confirms an order with Airbus for further aircraft

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Looking away for Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025, EVA Air has announced an order with Airbus. The Tawainse carrier has placed a firm order for six long-range A350-1000s and three single-aisle A321neo aircraft, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in March 2025. The new orders will bring EVA Air’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 24 A350-1000s and 18 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Smartwings Boeing 737-800 departing Hamburg Airport

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It is Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Smartwings Poland Boeing 737-800 departing Hamburg Airport as it heads off to its home base of Prague Airport. Smartwings operates four subsidiaries, with Smartwings Hungary, Smartwings Poland and Smartwings Slovacia each having one Boeing 737-800 assigned to it. Smartwings itself … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5/6th April)

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We've come to the end of a sunny week in the old country. But it's Saturday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Great Charles Street Queensway, with part of the Paradise Complex on the right, town hall on the left, a FlixBus departing.   Papers, Please UK Electronic Travel Authorisation now required to enter the United … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics completes Multi-Orbit Network optimisation testing for inflight connectivity

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), has announced the successful optimization of its multi-orbit satellite network following switching between LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) and GEO (GeoSationary Orbit) networks in its flight test program. The successful switching represents a major milestone in Panasonic Avionics’ flight test program, validating the success of … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways to operate the new East West Rail Line

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With the East West Railway taking shape, the operator who will lead it into passenger operation will be Chiltern Railways. Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route passing Winslow station - Image, Chiltern Railways The East West Rail route will eventually connect Oxford and Cambridge when completed. The first stages of the route are due to launch … [Read more...]

Bluebox joins Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform

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Bluebox Aviation Systems has announced a partnership with Viasat Inc., becoming a member of its innovative Connected Partner Platform (CPP). Under this agreement, the Blueview Retail solution will be available to airlines using Viasat’s in-flight connectivity-powered suite of digital products. Bluebox’s Blueview Retail is a state-of-the-art digital solution enabling … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air select Viasat to power its inflight connectivity

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new premium international airline, announced it has selected Viasat to provide a full, fast, free in-flight connectivity. Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 - Image Riyadh Air The equipment will be installed on the airline's initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries.   It is offered free for Riyadh Air loyalty club members. Riyadh … [Read more...]

Grand Central orders nine new trains for its Open Access Services

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Arriva Group's Open Access operator Grand Central has signed an order for new trains. The order comprises of nine "tri-mode" trains to replace its existing fleet, to bemade up of 45 cars (9 x 5 car trainsets). These tri-mode trains will be able to run on overhead electrically power tracks, as well as on diesel and battery operation. The order, with a 10-year … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport completes its CT-Scanner Rollout

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Gatwick Airport has completed a key passenger experience and security improvement, completing the rollout of CT Scanners for security. Passengers travelling through London Gatwick no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in plastic bags, as part of a multi-million-pound project to transform its security screening process. According to the airport, … [Read more...]

United Airlines goes for growth in the Pacific

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United Airlines is trying out four new long haul destinations, expanding the airlines's international reach - and this time, over the Pacific. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Expect to see them on three of the new routes. Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The Chicago-based carrier will offer flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with … [Read more...]