With airlines realising a mixture of public pressure and regulation is coming to reduce the amount of plastic waste being generated in-flight, each airline is coming up with new solutions to meet those needs Iberia is joining this challenge and is aiming to reduce its plastic consumption by 68.5 tonnes per annum. Iberia Premium Economy Seats - with a lot less plastic … [Read more...]

Last year British Airways was hit with a data breach. Well, it seems the UK Information Commissioners Office isn't overly happy with the situation - and has chosen to serve intention notice to the airline of a fine, valued at £183.39 MILLION to the airline . The fine is being issued under the General Data Protection Regulations - which British Airways intends to … [Read more...]

If you've been to Japan, one of the sights that will greet you is MOS Burger. Well, it seems MOS Burger and Japan Airlines are working together again for their 9th tie up - and introduces AIR MOS Teriyaki Burger. AIR MOS Burger - Image, Japan Airlines The AirMOS Teriyaki Burger will be offered on select flights from Japan to Europe, North America and Australia. This is … [Read more...]

Day four of the Paris Air Show 2019 has come to its conclusion. With most of the profession crowd starting to wander off as the show welcomes the public, let's look back on the orders of the day. Airbus Airbus kicked things off with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flynas for 10 A321XLR aircraft. As part of the commitment, the airline will also upsize 10 of the … [Read more...]

It's bee another busy day at the Paris Air Show, and it's time to unpack the orders, MoU's and LoI's that have been made today Airbus First up is Indigo Partners who will acquire 50 of the new Airbus A321XLR. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 32 A321XLRs and the conversion of 18 existing A320neo family orders. The 50 aircraft will be distributed amongst the group … [Read more...]

Another day has passed at Le Bourget - so lets dive into the order books Boeing International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL) signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. The airline did not disclose a specific split between the two MAX models, though it anticipates deploying the aircraft at a number of the group's … [Read more...]

With the doors closed on day one of the Paris Air Show, it's time to take a brief look at some of the headlines of Day One. Airbus Airbus kicked off the show with the formal launch of the Airbus A321XLR. The A321XLR adds more range to the A320 family, with Airbus offer up to  4,700nm – 15% more than the A321LR. Some routes are shown on the infographics … [Read more...]

It's coming up to that time of year again - where the aviation community gathers together to show off their latest wares. Yes - it's the 53rd edition of Salon du Bourget - or the Paris Air Show 2019. What to look forward to? There's going to be a fair bit to look forward to, with a fair bit going on. Orders - The order book will be interesting this year. Normally … [Read more...]

For those of a certain age, if I said the words "Microsoft Flight Simulator", there will be a lot of misty eyes, empty wallets and many base purchases and expansion pack boxes everywhere in mis-spent youths. Well - good new - it seems the Microsoft Flight Simulator is back! This was announced at E3 today as part of the Microsoft and XBox announcements. The trailer is … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic has announced discounts on their Premium Economy and Economy Delight products. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is offering £50 off Premium (the airline's premium Economy product) for flights to the USA and £30 off Economy Delight (the "all the frills" economy class product) across the Virgin … [Read more...]