Economy Class & Beyond

Paris 2011: Wednesday Lunchtime Update

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It's Wednesday Lunchtime, and it's time for who's brought what. Kuwait's ALAFCO has opened it chequebook, ordering a further six Airbus A350-900's, taking its orders for the class up to 18 aircraft.Russian carrier UTAir has signed with Boeing for 40 737NG aircraft, made up of 33 737-800's and 7 737-900ERs.Meanwhile it seems Hong Kong Airlines has come forward as the owner of … [Read more...]

Paris 2011: Tuesday Evening Update

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Apologies for the delay - I've spent most of the evening crashed out - which has cost me in more ways than one (which is a post subject in the next couple of days...) So It's Tuesday Evening. Who's done what?Garuda Indonesia has signed for 25 Airbus A320 aircraft (10 of these will be the A320Neo aircraft for it's LCC - Citilink. These will be used to replace the exisiting … [Read more...]

VS: Virgin Atlantic vs BALPA. Vote – It’s Strike Actions – Dates Not Set

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Well now the British Airways industrial dispute is out of the way, it's time for the Virgin Atlantic pilots to go on strike.The dispute is over pay (oh surprise) and the lack of rises since 2008, but it seems to be a high turnout of 94% with 97% of voters going for strike action. BALPA has yet to announce strike dates at this time, but are using the turnout as a battering ram … [Read more...]

BD: New tag on to Amritsar

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British Midland International is slowly expanding it's wings now it has it's full compliment of two Airbus A330-200's back. Today, a new tag-on flight has been announced, with service to Amritsar - BMI's second attempt at heading to India. Service commences October 13th, operating 3 times a week (subject to governmental approval)The Northern Indian city will be served three … [Read more...]

Paris 2011: Tuesday Lunchtime Update

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Well we're into Day Two of the Paris Air Show, so let's see who's opened up their Chequebooks this morningFirstly, SAS Group have decided to do a partial fleet renewal and addtion, with the purchase of 30 Airbus A320Neo's Malaysian Airlines have taken up an option for ten Boeing 737-800s - an addition of aircraft to their fleetAeroflot has been busy and has signed a deal for an … [Read more...]

Paris 2011: Monday Evening Update

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Well I go and turn my back away, and it's been annoucement city. So lets get on with them in no particular order.Korean Air's A380 comes to save the day for a load of free publicity after Airbus prang their own A380. One less blush to worry about. Now... park the aircraft safely this time please?Steven Udvar-Hazy's "Air Lease" has been busy signing away today, with firm orders … [Read more...]

Paris 2011: Monday Lunchtime Update

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Well as the Paris Air show has kicked off, this is your lunchtime update to who's buying what.. and other fun points. Airbus who managed to ding one of their test A380's in a ground incident at Paris Le Borget yesterday are flying in a Korean Air Airbus A380 to do it's display programme. How much of the display it will run is of course, besides the point.GE Capital have been … [Read more...]

VN: Off to Gatwick

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Vietnam Airlines has confirmed it will be commencing flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from London Gatwick. Whilst exact timings of the flights have not been confirmed, the frequency will be twice weekly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from a commencement date of 9th December. If you choose to fly Vietnam Airlines, you'll be on a Boeing 777-200ER configured in Business, … [Read more...]

It’s time for the Paris Air Show…

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Well if you're a big airline or airframe manfacturer, it's your lucky week as you're decamping from your homes to Paris Le Bourget for five days of fun, games, and the harsh game of negotiation and buying.Already aircraft have arrived, with Airbus dinging an A380 already, Boeing bringing over their 747-8I over, and Sukhoi bringing it's little SuperJet 100 over too.GhettoIFE.com … [Read more...]