Trans-national train operator Eurostar has finally made its play in its fleet upgrade. Introducing “Eurostar Celestia". The Eurostar Celestia introduces a concept that has not been seen for many years in the United Kingdom - double-decker trains. Eurostar has had the order authorised by the SNCF Voyageurs Board of Directors for 30 firm orders of the Alstom Avelia … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Royal Jordanian Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Royal Jordanian Boeing 787-8 in its "Discover Petra" livery as it completes its final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a fleet of seven Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which are used in the long-haul operations. The airline is augmenting … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th October)
It's that time of the week again, when I try to make some sense of what I've written, whilst I work through jetlag and the joy of a 1000 other things. It must be time for Last Week at Econoy Class and Beyond Yes. I've finally made it out of the United Kingdom for the first time since April. Hello from the city of Chicago - Millennium Park and Cloud … [Read more...]
IndiGo adds a further 30 Airbus A350 aircraft
The order rollercoaster continues, with Indian carrier IndiGo signing for a further 30 Airbus A350 aircraft. IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it … [Read more...]
Abra Group adds 57 Airbus aircraft for Avianca, Gol and Wamos
Abra Group (the holding company for Avianca, Gol, and Wamos) is continuing its expansion with the airline adding 57 Airbus aircraft to its fleet. The Group has chosen to sign leases for up to seven Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. These will be used to strengthen the group's long-haul activities between the Americas and Europe, while ensuring the availability of aircraft. … [Read more...]
Discover Airlines to add Airbus A350s to its fleet, with plans for 40 aircraft in its entire fleet
Lufthansa Group's leisure airline - Discover Airlines - is preparing for a big fleet upgrade, with the Airbus A350 planned to join the fleet. The airline is progressing with its growth, with it planning to grow its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028. Helping in that process will be the Airbus A350-900. Discover Airlines will add four of the type from Mid-2027. The … [Read more...]
Cathay Group to update their frequent flyer programme, with full changes starting 2027
The Cathay Group has chosen to evolve and update its frequent flyer programme. Time to dig in a little. The new changes go into full effect from 1st January 2027, with them tapering in from 1st January 2026 as a transition period begins : Major changes include Status Points will no longer reset to zero after achieving an upgrade, allowing members to attain … [Read more...]
Chiltern Railways unveils its Mark 5A rolling stock
With Chiltern Railways announcing earlier this year that it was to take up the lease of the Mark 5A rolling stock, the company has finally had its press launch of the new trains. Chiltern MK5A train launch at London Marylebone Station - Image, Chiltern Railways The trains, to be introduced between London and the West Midlands from early 2026, will enable Chiltern to … [Read more...]
TrueNoord orders 20 new Embraer E-Jets
Lessor TrueNoord, a regional aircraft leasing company, has signed a firm order agreement with Embraer. TrueNoord will acquire twenty factory-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new E195-E2 aircraft and up to ten new E175-E1 aircraft. At list price, the firm order is valued at USD 1.8 billion. Bart Tieleman, … [Read more...]
Greater Anglia railway transfers back to government ownership
Another rail operator has transferred back to government ownership, with Greater Anglia making the move. The transfer took place on the 12th October. Greater Anglia’s services will become the third to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act, marking another step towards a simpler, more unified railway under Great … [Read more...]