Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 departing 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 Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 lined up on the runway at London Heathrow Airport as it prepares for the transatlantic hop to St Johns, Newfoundland in Canada. Air Canada operates a fleet of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8. The airline also operates the Airbus A220, Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th June)

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It's that time of the week again after a busy Paris Air Show Week, where people are recovering after many hikes around Le Borguet. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Apologies from me this week - it's been too busy in the real world, with the challenges of the Microsoft Azure North European Multifactor Authentication server deciding to commit followers … [Read more...]

Iraqi Airways takes delivery of their first Boeing 787

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Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad where it will be based. | Iraqi Airways Boeing 787-8- Image, The Boeing Company The Iraqi flag carrier has taken the first of 10 787s on order to grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations. The delivery of Iraqi … [Read more...]

Iberia to improve its on-board experience

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Iberia is updating its passenger experience on board its flights - with new meal redesigns and changes revealed. These improvements will be implemented in all cabins - Business, Premium Economy and Economy - including the redesign of the menus, improved services on long-haul flights, and a new personalised digital experience. The airline has redesigned its in-flight … [Read more...]

PARIS AIR SHOW: Daily Digest Day 3 – The calm after the storm of orders

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After a busy two days, Day Three of the Paris Air Show has been a little quieter in terms of orders on Day 3 - but more importantly, they've still been coming in. Airbus Widebody deals to make the heart sing Avolon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to order 20 A330neo aircraft, with them selecting the  A330-900, reflecting its vision to secure the earliest … [Read more...]

Recaro unveils the PL3810 – its new long haul Premium Economy Seat

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At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Recaro Aircraft Seating launched their new Premium Economy Seat - the PL3810. The Recaro PL3810 seat is aimed at the Premium Economy market, based on work done on the market and observational research, as well as global passenger trends. It is targeted at the wide-body market, for those airlines who want to offer a premium seat for those … [Read more...]

PARIS AIR SHOW: Daily Digest Day2 – Finalising what was once ordered…

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With Day Two of the Paris Air Show been and gone, let us see who is travelling in Indigo's footsteps - or at least firming up orders that have been marked as "undisclosed". As usual, we'll be going in Manufacturer Name, so we're as fair as we can be. And enjoy the quotes - there's plenty of them today. Airbus PAL goes 10 across for nine A350s Philippine … [Read more...]

Bulgaria Air takes delivery of their first A220

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Bulgaria Air is taking its fleet upgrade seriously, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 aircraft. Bulgaria Air Airbus A220 - Image, Airbus The flag carrier airline of Bulgaria has taken delivery of its first A220. They are on lease from Air Lease Corporation, with the aircraft delivered from the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada. Bulgaria Air … [Read more...]