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Air Niugini adds a further two Airbus A220 aircraft

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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for a further two single-aisle aircraft. Air Niugini A220 - Rendering, Airbus The airline will add a further two A220-100 aircraft to its fleet. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft. In addition, the carrier has lease agreements signed for three A220-300s from … [Read more...]

Flix to order Taglo High Speed Trainsets

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When we've talked about Flix on this blog, its mostly been about the coach network. In other conturies, Flix also operates trains as well as coaches. And it seems the group is ordering trainsets from Talgo. FlixTrain Taglo 230 trainset - Image, Taglo. Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion contract for the supply of up to 65 European high-speed trains based upon the … [Read more...]

Arlanda Express to purchase new trains from Stadler

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The Arlanda Express is due to get a big upgrade, with the operator A-Train AB ordering new trains from Stadler Rail.  Stadler FLIRT in Arlanda Express colours - Image, Stadler  Stadler Rail is to supply seven FLIRT trains with an option for a further train. The trains will be produced at Stadler's site in the Rhine Valley SG and will run between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm … [Read more...]

Five Guys to open an outpost at Heathrow Terminal 5

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For those British Airways Silvers facing the loss of their precious lounge access, there may be some good news, with Heathrow Airport and Five Guys planning to open a store at Terminal 5. Five Guys in Birmingham City Centre (Bullring) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  This new Five Guys restaurant will be the first opening in a UK or a European airport. There … [Read more...]

Data Storage Adventures with a UGreen NAS – Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?”

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TRAVEL TECHNOGLOGY: Data Storage Adventures - With a UGreen NASync DXP 4800 Part 1: Some Background and "Why Now?" Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go for? Some thoughts and design work Part 3: Building, Configuring and Deploying the UGreeen NASync DXP 4800 Part 4: Data Transfer Tips and Tricks Part 5: Making this storage monster … [Read more...]

Vietjet expands its Airbus A330neo order to 40 aircraft

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Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for a further 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support its expansion. Vietjet Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 on finals at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 about to land on the north runway at London Heathrow Airport as it completes another long haul journey. Virgin Atlantic operates seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the newer Airbus A330-900neo, Airbus A350-1000 and … [Read more...]

South Western Railway returns to nationalised ownership

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South Western Railway and its services have today (25th May 2026) been transferred into public control. Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander announcing Great British Railways at South West Railways - Image, Department for Transport It will fall under a new brand eventually, as the UK Government spins up Great British Railways. This will be the name of the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th May)

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It's the end of another week, and for some of us, a three-day weekend. It's also Pride Weekend in Birmingham. But with the splashes of colour in the world, we have the grey of a wet bank holiday. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Pick a flag, Buy a flag - Birmingham City Centre. TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Adventures We've come to … [Read more...]