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Ryanair starts to retrofit their Boeing 737-800 with new Split-Wing winglets

24/01/2023 by Kevincm

a blue and yellow tail of an airplane in a hangar

At Economy Class and Beyond, we do love a good winglet on an aircraft. As well as the looks, they offer fuel burn decreases. Ryanair announced their first Boeing 737-800 with Split Wing Simitar winglets by Aviation Partners Boeing. The move comes following a $175m agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB). It covers the … [Read more...]

Uzbekistan Airways to order 12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

20/01/2023 by Kevincm

two airplanes in the sky

The orders for the new year are trickling through, with Uzbekistan Airways placing an order for single-aisle aircraft from Airbus. The national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft, divided into eight A320neo and four A321neo. The new aircraft will join the fleet of 17 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. A … [Read more...]

Delta extends its Airbus A220 order with another 12 aircraft

18/01/2023 by Kevincm

Delta Airbus A220-100

Delta Air Lines seems to be in love with the Airbus A220, with the airline putting in another follow-on order for the type Delta Airbus A220 approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has firmed up an order for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A220s to 119 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 74 … [Read more...]

Iberia reveals its latest A350 with a number of passenger experience improvements

23/12/2022 by Kevincm

a large white and red airplane

In an early Christmas present to itself, Iberia has taken delivery of a "New Production Standard" Airbus A350 that includes what they describe as "low-speed improvements." However, there are improvements in the passenger experience too, with significant changes in the cabin. Time to dive in. According to the airline, the new Iberia A350 boasts new flap positions … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines takes delivery of their first two Embraer E195-E2

21/12/2022 by Kevincm

a plane flying over a runway

 Porter Airlines dream of its Toronto Pearson hub took a leap forward today, with the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft being delivered to the airline. The first two Porter Embraer E195-E2 aircraft - Image, Porter Airlines The first two of 50 Embraer E195-E2 ordered by Porter Airlines have been delivered in a ceremony at Embraer’s HQ in Brazil. In the … [Read more...]

Condor accepts its first Airbus A330-900neo

20/12/2022 by Kevincm

a green and white airplane

Condor of Germany has been busy with its new Airbus A330-900neo, culminating in the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. Condor A330-900neo at Frankfurt - Image, Condor The first aircraft passed its customer delivery flight on the 16th of December, with the first aircraft delivered to Frankfurt on the 19th of December. The aircraft, with the … [Read more...]

SWISS unveils more details about their upcoming Airbus A350 fleet … as well as its size

13/12/2022 by Kevincm

a close up of a number

Last night, SWISS dropped a major hint for their fleet renewal - announcing they will be accepting the Airbus A350 aircraft into its fleet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOzJDli6nOU&feature=youtu.be Well, it seems we have a lot more information - other than wait until 2025. SWISS will introduce a total of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft into its operation … [Read more...]

Return of the WhaleJet – Etihad to reactivate four Airbus A380

09/12/2022 by Kevincm

Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those who enjoy the WhaleJet - the Airbus A380 - there is good news from Etihad Airways, who are reactivating the type to its fleet. Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A total of four will operate between Abu Dhabi and London, with the first to be reintroduced from summer 2023. The move follows a surge in … [Read more...]

Air Greenland take delivery of their Airbus A330-800neo

08/12/2022 by Kevincm

Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo delivery - Image, Airbus

Air Greenland has taken delivery of its Airbus A330neo - an A330-800neo. Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo delivery - Image, Airbus The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet (an Airbus A330-200), with the airline selecting a similar range-optimised aircraft, over a payload-optimised version (eg the Airbus A330-900neo), allowing the … [Read more...]

Korean Air adds its first Airbus A321neo to its fleet

01/12/2022 by Kevincm

Korean Air First A321neo - Image, Airbus

Another carrier has begun taking the Airbus A320neo family into its fleet, with Korean Air taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo  This is the first of 30 A320neo family aircraft for the carrier. The aircraft features Korean Air's radically new interior and new design language, featuring eight full-flat seats in Business Class and 174 in … [Read more...]

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