Economy Class & Beyond

Paris Day 4: One last blast…

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As the commercial side of the Paris Air show wraps up, there's only a few dribs and drabs of news to clean up. Let's look who had a last chance for romance. Airbus scored a last-minute order with Wizz Air who placed an order for 110 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Wizz Air Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus The order for 110 aircraft will be delivered with Airbus's "Cabin … [Read more...]

Paris Air Show Day 3 Roundup

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It's Wednesday, and the third day of the Paris Air Show has been and gone - which means its time to wrap up who's been buying what. First up, it's Boeing who can keep the Boeing 747-8 production line open for a bit longer with a memorandum of understanding with Volga-Dnepr for 20 of the cargo version of the 747-8F. Volga-Dnepr Group Boeing 747-8F in Air Bridge Cargo … [Read more...]

Paris Air Show Day 2 – The orders keep rolling in…

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As we head into day 3 of the Paris Air Show, here's what has been filling in the order books on day 2: Korean Air created a big split order with the Korean flag carrier ordering 30 Airbus A321neos with options for an additional 20 aircraft - and pretty much at the same time ordering 30 737 MAX aircraft with options for 20 more - along with an order for two additional Boeing … [Read more...]

Paris Air Show Day 1 Wrapup

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Day 1 of the Paris Air Show has been and gone - with a fair number of orders and commitments being made today. Let's have a quick look at some more significant stories that have come out today: Garuda Indonesia kicked off the show with a letter of intent for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, as well as up to Boeing 30 737 MAX 8, as well as reconfirming its intent to pick up 50 … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines A350-900 takes to the sky

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With the Airbus A350XWB now being operated in earnest by Qatar Airways, it's almost time for another airline to get the bunting out as it prepares welcome a new aircraft in the fleet - this time it's Vietnam Airlines. Airbus took Vietnam Airlines first A350-900 out for its first flight. Vietnam Airlines A350-900 First flight - Image, Airbus Vietnam Airlines will be … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways Airbus A350s – to Philadelphia and beyond….

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Qatar Airways have been working with their Airbus A350s as they shuttle passengers back and forth between Doha and Frankfurt. Well, it seems the true use of these new aircraft is coming to the fore as they announce new routes for the Airbus A350 - and all three routes will be to the United States of America. Qatar Airways Airbus A350 - Image, Airbus. So here's the list of … [Read more...]

Berlin Brandenburg Airport … Second half of 2017 (maybe???)

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Lets go back to one of the biggest comedy pieces in aviation for some time. I'm not referring to delays of entry into service of new planes or even updates of planes... I'm of course referring to the biggest comedy of all... Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The catalogue of errors make for a lesson in planning and budgeting. Originally meant to be open in 2011, this airport that … [Read more...]

KLM outlines its Boeing 787-9 operation plans

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As one operator adds more Boeing 787-9 operated routes, another operator begins its preperation to add the type into its fleet. KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines - have outlined their operation plans for the 787-9, with operations due to commence at the beginning of the Winter timetable on the 25th October 2015. Part of the KLM Boeing 787-9 Seatmap - Image, KLM via KLM.comThe … [Read more...]

Easyjet announces denser seating from May 2016

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It seems EasyJet is joining the ultra-dense party, with something buried in their latest results for the period of the last six months. Easyjet Airbus A319 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The line in the release should cause those who have long legs or want extra legroom shiver in fear: Or for those who wish to read the text: <From May 2016 all … [Read more...]

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