Economy Class & Beyond

Boeing requests ELT inspection on aircraft

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Boeing has asked airlines all over the world to inspect the Honeywell Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT's). The service call has gone to certain operates operating: - Boeing 717's, - Boeing 737NextGen (-600, 700, 800, 900 and 900ER), - Boeing 747-400's, - Boeing 767's - Boeing 777 aircraft To allow inspections the ELT ahead of a possible action by the Airworthiness … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Retro Airbus A321

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It's Sunday again, so it's time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Lufthansa Airbus A321 (D-AIRX) painted in the retro Lufthansa colour scheme at Frankfurt Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

United installs and flys the first Split Scimitar Winglet’d 737.

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A few weeks ago, I enthused about United putting a new style of winglet on the end of its Boeing 737-900ER's - the Split Scimitar Winglet provided by Aviation Partners Boeing. Well it seems things have progressed forward, and the first plane with a pair of Split Scimitar wingtip devices has taken to the air: United Airlines Boeing 737-800 with the Split Scimitar … [Read more...]

British Airways adds priority boarding as a Bronze benefit

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Priority boarding does have its pluses - normally as a first grab for the overhead bins, or the first bus if you're stuck at Gate A10 at Heathrow. In the past, this was extended to First, Club World, Club Europe, BA Executive Club Gold and Silver Members, and OneWorld Elites. Now, BA Executive Club Bronze members and Oneworld Ruby (the lowest tier in the Oneworld elite … [Read more...]

Bombardier CSeries First Flight – Delayed. Again

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It seems there are more issues with the Bombardier CSeries, as the first flight of FTV-1 (Flight Test Vehicle 1) has been further delayed. The manufacture needs more time to complete system integration. According to Bombardier: "While the process has taken more time than we had expected, we are pleased with the results and are very comfortable taking more time to ensure the … [Read more...]

Delta to introduce a direct Seattle to London service

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Delta is going to launch some extra competition and choice between Seattle and London, with the launch of a daily service from Seattle to London. DL037 DEPART SEA 18:40 ARRIVE LHR 12:05+1 DL036 DEPART LHR 12:20 ARRIVE SEA 14:40 Operates Daily Commences: 29th March 2014 (USA), 30th March 2014 (UK) Booked Equipment: Boeing 767-300ER Delta's will being using a … [Read more...]

Ryanair to sell Aer Lingus stake

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Ryanair is prepared to sell it's stake in Aer Lingus in an attempt to get the UK Competition Commission off it's back. Currently, it investigating Ryanair to see if the current holding of 29.8% is preventing Aer Lingus from being competitive. However, as you might have guessed, Ryanair aren't happy in the least: In the release (at … [Read more...]

So, there’s a Royal Baby been born….

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... as you're all probably away by the takeover of the news, a The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy today. And British Airways sent their congratulations in the only way they can: Image - British Airways via Twitter  - https://twitter.com/British_Airways/status/359412633377587202 Congratulations to them both. … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines takes five extra Boeing 777-300ER’s

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Turkish Airlines is continuing with its fleet expansion, with the airline adding an extra five aircraft to their Boeing 777-300ER order, taking the order from 15 aircraft, up to 20 aircraft. The five aircraft are options that Turkish Airlines had in their last 777-300ER order, which the airline has taken up. This will take the Turkish 777-300ER fleet up from the current … [Read more...]