Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th September)

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We've reached the end of another week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time for a look back at the news, events in routes, passenger experience and a few other things. This week in "Photos from Birmingham" series, we come to New Street in Birmingham at Sunset, with some wonderful reds and blues in the sky. APEX ExpoIt was APEX Expo in Los Angeles this week, with vendors showing … [Read more...]

Azul takes delivery of the first Embraer E195-E2

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Embraer has delivered its first E195-E2 aircraft to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. Embraer E195-E2 First delivery to Azul - Image, Embraer Azul is the first operator of the E195-E2 (who is receiving the aircraft via AerCap). The airline has 51 firm orders of the E2-195 and is the global launch partner with Embraer. Azul will operate the type in a single class … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific cuts being to bite – Dublin route suspended for winter season (along with other network changes)

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It seems the winter of discontent has started early for Cathay Pacific - with the airline announcing losses yesterday. Today, it's made its first cut - it's Hong Kong to Dublin Route. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 preparing to depart Dublin Airport... and soon for the winter season. Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route is to be suspended for the winter season … [Read more...]

Fiji Airways first Airbus A350 rolls out of the paint shop

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The first Fiji Airways Airbus A350 has been to the paint shop... and it's rolled out with its livery - and looking rather sharp for it in its house colours. Fiji Airways Airbus A350-900 fresh out of the paint shop – Image, Airbus The aircraft, an A350-900, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprises, will be the first of its type to be operated by an airline in the … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Vistara become launch customer Panasonic ARC and Games

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Panasonic Aerospace ARC Maps was announced at Aircraft Interiors Expo in April this year. Now, at APEX Expo, the first customer has been announced - and it's Vistara. T hey will launch this and Games - part of the Panasonic Aerospace Theatre solution ARC when launched at AIX Arc and Games are newly-launched entertainment solutions developed by Panasonic to create an … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: SITAONAir to add connectivty for Aircalin

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SITAONAIR grabbed a win at APEX Expo, announcing an in-flight connectivity deal to Aircalin. Aircalin's first Airbus A330-900neo - and soon to be fitted with SITAONAIR's connectivity - Image, Airbus  We'll concentrate on the connectivity side of the order. SITAONAir will provision its s bespoke, high-speed,  Wi-Fi portal, Internet ONAIR, over Inmarsat’s … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to add Ottawa its network

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Lufthansa is planning to increase its network coverage in Canada in 2020, with the planned addition of a route between Frankfurt and Ottawa. Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 taxing at its home base of Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond For Lufthansa, Ottawa will be the fourth destination the airline will serve in Canada. The route will run from summer 2020 as … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: SAS and ViaSat extends relationship – further A321neo and A330 aircraft to be fitted

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Fresh from the APEX Expo show floor, Viasat is expanding its Relationship with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) by adding Viasat In-flight Connectivity to their new Airbus A321LR and A330-300E aircraft. SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS and Airbus The connectivity will allow gate-to-gate internet connectivity for passengers, allowing for streaming, social media, web browsing … [Read more...]