Economy Class & Beyond

IndiGo adds a further 30 Airbus A350 aircraft

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The order rollercoaster continues, with Indian carrier IndiGo signing for a further 30 Airbus A350 aircraft. IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it … [Read more...]

Abra Group adds 57 Airbus aircraft for Avianca, Gol and Wamos

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Abra Group (the holding company for Avianca, Gol, and Wamos) is continuing its expansion with the airline adding 57 Airbus aircraft to its fleet. The Group has chosen to sign leases for up to seven Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. These will be used to strengthen the group's long-haul activities between the Americas and Europe, while ensuring the availability of aircraft. … [Read more...]

Discover Airlines to add Airbus A350s to its fleet, with plans for 40 aircraft in its entire fleet

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Lufthansa Group's leisure airline - Discover Airlines  - is preparing for a big fleet upgrade, with the Airbus A350 planned to join the fleet. The airline is progressing with its growth, with it planning to grow its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028. Helping in that process will be the Airbus A350-900. Discover Airlines will add four of the type from Mid-2027. The … [Read more...]

Cathay Group to update their frequent flyer programme, with full changes starting 2027

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The Cathay Group has chosen to evolve and update its frequent flyer programme. Time to dig in a little. The new changes go into full effect from 1st January 2027, with them tapering in from 1st January 2026 as a transition period begins : Major changes include Status Points will no longer reset to zero after achieving an upgrade, allowing members to attain … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways unveils its Mark 5A rolling stock

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With Chiltern Railways announcing earlier this year that it was to take up the lease of the Mark 5A rolling stock, the company has finally had its press launch of the new trains. Chiltern MK5A train launch at London Marylebone Station - Image, Chiltern Railways The trains, to be introduced between London and the West Midlands from early 2026, will enable Chiltern to … [Read more...]

TrueNoord orders 20 new Embraer E-Jets

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Lessor TrueNoord, a regional aircraft leasing company, has signed a firm order agreement with Embraer. TrueNoord will acquire twenty factory-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new E195-E2 aircraft and up to ten new E175-E1 aircraft. At list price, the firm order is valued at USD 1.8 billion. Bart Tieleman, … [Read more...]

Greater Anglia railway transfers back to government ownership

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Another rail operator has transferred back to government ownership, with Greater Anglia making the move. The transfer took place on the 12th October. Greater Anglia’s services will become the third to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act, marking another step towards a simpler, more unified railway under Great … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo lining up for departure from Stockholm Arlanda

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scandinavian Airlines (Operated by SAS Connect) Airbus A320neo lined up for departure from Stockholm Arlanda Airport as it heads off on a short to medium-range mission. SAS Connect (the Irish certificate fleet) of Scandinavian Airlines operates a fleet of 32 Airbus A320neo aircraft. … [Read more...]

SWISS takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

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SWISS is celebrating a new type of aircraft joining the fleet - the Airbus A350-900. SWISS's first A350 landing at Zurich - Image, SWISS International Air Lines.  HB-IFA was ferried from Airbus Toulouse to Zurich Airport - its new home - on Thursday, 9th October, landing at 15:25, to be greeted by a large number of employees and aviation fans watching from the airport’s … [Read more...]