Airbus has taken a step forward with its Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China - delivering the first Airbus A321neo completed at that facility. The first A321neo completed in China was delivered to Juneyao Air. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten … [Read more...]

It’s about 5 am when I hit publish on this - meaning that I have abandoned the city of bus strikes - and instead on a coach out of Birmingham to my destination southwards. Again, I’m sometimes asked why I do the National Express Coach first thing in the morning, rather than other things. It boils down to cost, believe it or not. Heathrow hotel … [Read more...]

With the month of Ramadan expected to begin this week (around 22nd March), Emirates is playing its inflight service part for those who are observing this time. Let us see what they are preparing. Iftar Meal Boxes honouring Bedouin heritage From 22 March, customers breaking their fast across all cabin classes to select Emirates destinations will receive … [Read more...]

It seems the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union is planning to take its workers who work for HM Passport Office on strike from 3 April to 5 May. This will impact over 1000 workers who are planning to take the five-week industrial action. It impacts passport offices in Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Newport, Peterborough and Southport, with the members … [Read more...]

airBaltic continues to expand its Airbus A220-300 fleet, as it takes unveils its 40th A220. The airline held a special ceremony, commemorating this, along with a special paint job, with the Airbus A220 dressed in the Lativan flag colours. airBaltic’s 40th A220-300 aircraft, registered as YL-ABN, is planned to join the airline’s fleet in … [Read more...]

For those of you who hate removing laptops from bags, your bag of precious liquids and gels and anything else that will make an airport security agent unhappy, there's good news at London City Airport, who are promising to have their CT-style scanners up and running before the Easter break. London City Airport already has 2 new generation CT security scanning lanes in … [Read more...]

It seems that Latvian airline airBaltic is a bit short of capacity this summer, with the airline having to lease extra aircraft for the summer season. airBaltic. Now with Airbus A320s - Image, airBaltic.  airBaltic will wet-lease four additional aircraft short-term – to meet the increasing passenger demand the airline has. The airline has … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 sat at New York JFK as the aircraft await lines up for the gates. Singapore Airlines has an active fleet of 11 Airbus A380 aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The type supports other aircraft in its long-haul operation, including the Airbus A350-900, … [Read more...]

Lufthansa has been showing off its new Allergis Concept in the flesh. We've got some renders to look at and examine, as well as consider what it means for the wider Lufthansa Group, as well as how it could impact your wallet. … [Read more...]

There are those who enjoy travelling around e-Scooters in Birmingham who will be in for a shock, as the current contract between the city council and provider Voi comes to an end - with no replacement in sight. Get used to this sight...  The e-scooter trial will be paused on Wednesday, 1 March following the end of the current contract with Voi. The trial … [Read more...]