It's time for Economy Class and Beyond's Daily Digest from the Paris Air Show, with most companies remembering they're at an Air Show, as Day 3 has come to a close. As usual, we'll be running this in Alphabetical Order, with the major airframers first, then everyone else. Airbus MNG Airlines signs MoU for two A350Fs MNG Airlines, based in Türkiye, has become the latest … [Read more...]
PARIS AIR SHOW DAY 2 Daily Digest: Quiet amongst the Chalets…
It's time for Economy Class and Beyond's Daily Digest Coverage from the Paris Air Show. There are... some headlines to get through for Day 2, but don't get comfortable. If you're into single-shotting your drinks, this should be a quick one today. As usual, we'll be running this in Alphabetical Order, with the major airframers first, then everyone … [Read more...]
PARIS AIR SHOW Daily Digest Day 1: The Day of the Airbus
It's time for Economy Class and Beyond's Daily Digest Coverage from the Paris Air Show. There's plenty to get through, so get comfortable. As usual, we'll be running this in Alphabetical Order, with the major airframers first (with their comments), then everyone else, in announcement order. Airbus AviLease orders Airbus A350F freighters and A320neo Family … [Read more...]
Farnborough Air Show 2024 Day 4 Daily Digest – Life at the end of the show
It's the final big day of the Farnborough Air Show 2024 - and a quiet year, to put it mildly. Let's check-in for the final round of announcements for this show before the aviation circus packs up for its next event. As usual, we'll be presenting this alphabetical order of the Civil Aircraft OEMs, followed by any other headlines that raise an eyebrow. Airbus flynas goes … [Read more...]
Farnborough Air Show 2024 – Day 3 – A Calm Before an Order Storm?
Day three of the Farnborough Air Show has passed, so it's time to dive into what headlines there are. If any. It's been a little dry, to put it mildly As usual, we'll be presenting this alphabetical order of the Civil Aircraft OEMs, followed by any other headlines that raise an eyebrow. ATR Aircraft Air Tahiti to add four ATR72-600 to its fleet Air Tahiti has … [Read more...]
Farnborough Air Show 2024 Day 2 Daily Digest – The Rise of the Widebody
Day Two of the Farnborough Air Show has been and gone. Let's see what headlines we have from the day, and who has been splashing the cash. As usual, we'll be presenting this alphabetical order of the Civil Aircraft OEMs, followed by any other headlines that raise an eyebrow. Airbus Virgin Atlantic opts for further A330neos Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for … [Read more...]
Farnborough Air Show 2024 Day 1 Daily Digest – Early Boeing Wins
It's the end of the day first day at the Farnborough Air Show. Let's see what announcements there are and any interesting titbits on the way. As usual, we'll be presenting this alphabetical order of the Civil Aircraft OEMs, followed by any other headlines that raise an eyebrow. Airbus Drukiair goes neo and XLR Only one for Airbus today, with Drukair - Royal Bhutan … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways unveils its Next-Generation QSuites
Well, after trailing it for so long, Qatar Airways has unveiled its QSuiteNext Gen product. It was unveiled by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and others at a ceremony at Farnborough 2024. The redesigned Quad Suite will be equipped with movable 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens. The screens can be repositioned to the side to … [Read more...]
Boeing pulls in pre-Farnborough Orders
With next week being the Farnborough Air Show - Boeing is planning a much more muted presence than in previous years. However, the first sets of orders have arrived for the company. Time to dive in. Lessor Aviation Capital Group finalised an order for 35 737 MAX Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC announced the lessor has finalised an order for 35 737 MAX jets, … [Read more...]
Singapore Air Show Daily Digest: Day 3 – More order and understandings for ATR and Airbus
Day 3 of the Singapore Air Show has been done and dusted, with a couple more announcements from the show. Let us dive in. ATR Aircraft We'll start with ATR Aircraft, with Air Tahiti planning to increase its ATR72-600 fleet, to its fleet of 10. These will be used to provide connectivity in French Polynesia's communities. Airbus Vietjet came out of the traps today, as it … [Read more...]