Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been shopping... and has signed with Embraer to add up to 55 aircraft. The agreement will cover SAS acquiring 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft. This is the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This purchase will help support SAS’s long-term fleet renewal strategy … [Read more...]
Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions
With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]
Mexicana takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2
Mexicana - Mexico's state-owned carrier - has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. Mexicana Emberar E195-E2 - Image, Embraer The aircraft was dispatched from Embraer's headquarters in Brazil, bound for Mexico on June 30th, following a delivery ceremony. They will be used to replace the startup fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft (all … [Read more...]
LEVEL sets out its increased Winter 25/26 flight programme
Whilst we're heading into the summer season, Spanish carrier LEVEL is thinking about Winter 2025/26. Between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026, LEVEL will offer 51% more seats than in the previous winter, whilst consolidating its position at Barcelona El Prat Airport. During the peak winter months, the airline will reach record levels of activity on virtually all of … [Read more...]
Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
Qantas became the latest operator of Airbus A321XLR, with the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. In doing so, Qantas becomes the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR, with the first one known as VH-OGA Great Ocean Road And it seems Qantas are eager to try the range out, with Qantas flying their A321XLR from the Airbus … [Read more...]
Oman Air joins oneworld alliance
The alliance's memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport as it completes the short hop from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air France operates a fleet of 44 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet (with 39 active at this time). The airline also operates the Airbus A318, … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th June
As we pass from the Summer Solstice and slowly back into the darkening nights, it's another scorcher of a weekend in the City of Birmingham. But time moves on, as it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Birmingham City Centre from New Street Station, facing towards The Rountunda (left) and the Bullring centre, with the tracks leading out to London, Coventry, … [Read more...]
Coming to Birmingham for the Black Sabbath Gig? Plan ahead!
Next week, Black Sabbath will perform for the final time in Birmingham in their farewell gig at Villa Park. But you're going to need to get around, least of all, if you have tickets to the Back To The Beginning Gig. Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham Villa Park/Villa Ground? Villa Park or The Villa Ground is home to Aston Villa Football Club … [Read more...]
London Northwestern Railway introduces its new commuter trains
Recently, London Northwestern Railway (part of West Midlands Trains) introduced its new trains, the Class 730/2. The electric Class 730/2 fleet is made up of 36 five-carriage trains – a total of 180 new carriages. Like most new electric trains from Alstom (nee Bombardier), these are based on the Aventra family of trains(which is deployed on The Elizabeth Line, London … [Read more...]