Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare (Des Plaines)

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It's time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the Avid Hotel, Chicago O'Hare (Des Plaines). In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Panasonic Avionics unveils Arc Maps 2.0

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation has announced new features for its in-flight map platform, Arc.  Welcome to ARC v2.0 Arc v2.0 is an advanced map design that operates in a connected environment utilising the technology of Panasonic Avionics’ NEXT and its recently launched Astrova in-flight entertainment systems. Arc has been deployed by 25 airlines since … [Read more...]

Bond Street Elizabeth Line Station finally opens

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One of the missing pieces of the Elizabeth Line - Bond Street station (which provides connectivity to the West End of London) today opened to the public. Bond Street station is set to further radically improve travel across London and the South East by providing a new link to one of the busiest shopping districts in Europe ahead of the festive period. The first … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air France A321-200 landing at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air France Airbus A321-200 landing at London Heathrow Airport with its thrust reversers deployed as it decelerates. Air France operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A321-200 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A220-100, Airbus A318, Airbus A319, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyonds (22nd October)

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We're at the end of a travel week at Economy Class and Beyond, where my feet are... well... not up, but are resting after a busy weekend in Chicago last week. We don't talk about Derby. Or this... whatever it is that East Midlands Railway is trying to push here. As such, I've been light on the presses this week as I've had more than a few things to do in the real … [Read more...]

Embraer and Nordic Air Capital finalise E-Jet freighter order

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Embraer and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), have signed a contract for up to 10 conversion slots for the E190F/E195F Passenger to Freighter aircraft. This follows the agreement in principle that was signed in May 2022, following the launch of the programme in March. Deliveries of the P2F freighters will commence in  2024. The aircraft for conversion will come … [Read more...]

Airbus A330-300P2F – now with Amazon Air shipping

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Amazon Air (or Prime Air as its branded) has signed a firm agreement to lease ten A330-300P2F freighters from Altavair, taking advantage of the A330’s capacity to help fulfil its one-day delivery promise to Amazon Prime customers. The aircraft will be operated for Amazon by Hawaiian Airlines, which has had A330s as a key element of its fleet since 2010. The ten … [Read more...]

TUI fly Belgium selects Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to add to its fleet

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In a move to replace its smaller aircraft, TUI Group has selected Embraer’s E195-E2 to join the TUI fly Belgium fleet. TUI fly Belgium will take delivery of three E195-E2 from AerCap on a long-term lease. The aircraft, from AerCap’s existing fleet and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, will be delivered in a 136-seat, single-class configuration, in … [Read more...]

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