Economy Class & Beyond

AIX2023: Bucher Leichtbau shows off Condors new A330neo galley with AERQ

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As AIX2023, Bucher Leichtbau is showing off something you might not think about too much - the welcome galley.  The unit is customised for Condor, which has entered service with their A330-900neo fleet, as part of the cabin fit service. The Galley, designed, certified, and manufactured by Bucher, displays a range of refined features and details that ensure the … [Read more...]

Collins Aerospace unveil its new Aurora Narrow Body Business Class seat

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Onwards with Collins Aerospace who this morning launched their new Aurora Business Class seat. Aurora is targeted for the single-aisle market, to offer a fully lie-flat Business Class suite designed exclusively for narrow-body aircraft. A challenge was for Aurora to seamlessly integrate with existing or bespoke cabin furniture to optimize footprint, … [Read more...]

AIX2023: Panasonic unveils new screens for Astrova

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Panasonic Avionics have today unveiled a larger screen selection for its Astrova platform at Aircraft Interiors Expo.  The new screens, which follow on from the Astrova launch last year are w 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins. The larger screens will be available to airlines in five sizes: 19, 22, 27, 32, and 42 inches, boosting the appeal of … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to add Sao Paulo and Bengaluru

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It's another day, and Virgin Atlantic has announced new routes to Sao Paulo and Bengaluru. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Sao Paulo Virgin Atlantic announced today the launch of exciting new routes across three continents, with brand-new aircraft. Network growth comes as … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd June)

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It's the weekend before the Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg, and whilst I do what packing I'm doing for this trip, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  It's also been car servicing day. Yay, I suppose.  Things in Kevin land have descended into a farce of sorts. I'm not ready to write about it or talk about it now, but right now, let … [Read more...]

Czech Airlines to lease four Airbus A220 aircraft

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The dream to operate the Airbus A220 for Czech Airlines is still alive, after signing a lease with Air Lease Corporation. Four Airbus A220-300s will be placed by Air Lease Corporation to Czech Airlines. All four aircraft are scheduled to deliver to the European airline in 2024 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. Czech Airlines' fleet has shrunk over the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to add two new routes, along with some fifth-freedoms

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic is thinking ahead, with the airline planning two new route launches, as well as a bunch of fifth-freedom flights. London - Dubai Virgin Atlantic will launch a four-times-a-week service to Dubai, operating seasonally from October through to March to capitalise on the sunny winter breaks demands of travellers, as it targets the premium … [Read more...]

Air Algérie signs for seven wide-body Airbus aircraft

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In a sign we're getting closer to Airshow season, Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft. The airline has signed for both the Airbus A350-1000 and Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, split by five A330-900s and two A350-1000s The order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the … [Read more...]