Economy Class & Beyond

Air Asia X’s first A330neo takes flight

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The Airbus A330neo project continues to accelerate, with the first flight of a customers new plane - this time for Air Asia X and their first Airbus A330-900neo. AirAsia X A330-900neo - Image, Airbus This is the first of 100 frames due to the airline. As usual, the A330neo will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent 7000 engines. This A330-900neo will make its first public … [Read more...]

Acro Aircraft seating secure further order from Mango Airlines

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Mango Airlines - a low-cost carrier based in Johannesburg continues its relationship with Acro Aircraft Seating, with a follow-on order for Acro’s Series 3 Ultra Economy Class seat. Mango Airlines Boeing 737-800 interior with Acro Series 3 Ultra Seating - Image, Acro Aircraft Seating  The follow-on order covers another two shipsets for Boeing 737-800 aircraft. These … [Read more...]

Ryanair to start a Malta-Based operation

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Ryanair is launching a new sub-brand today, with the holding company purchasing Malta Air - a start-up airline (not to be confused with Air Malta). Malta Air Boeing 737-800 - Image, Ryanair Ryanair will base six Boeing 737 aircraft in this fleet. Currently, Ryanair has operated to Malta for twelve years, with 3 million passengers a year using them. These six Boeing 737 … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport to introduce CT scanning security equipment

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Heathrow Airport is investing in new security equipment - with the introduction of CT security scanners at its terminals. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye (right); Aviation Minister Baroness Vere (Centre) on the launch of the CT Scanning upgrade program - Image, Heathrow Airport  The airport is investing over £50 million in computed tomography (CT) security equipment … [Read more...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator… it’s back!!!!

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For those of a certain age, if I said the words "Microsoft Flight Simulator", there will be a lot of misty eyes, empty wallets and many base purchases and expansion pack boxes everywhere in mis-spent youths. Well - good new - it seems the Microsoft Flight Simulator is back! This was announced at E3 today as part of the Microsoft and XBox announcements. The trailer is … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th June)

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It's time to look back at last week in the world of passenger experience and aviation news - with my look back at Last Week on the blog. Continuing the series “Walking around Birmingham with an iPhone after work”,  we come to the outside Waters Edge at the Mailbox News I didn't cover Mitsubishi in talks to buy the CRJ programme  - It seems Bombardier might have a … [Read more...]

British Airways first Airbus A350-1000 painted up

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The first Airbus A350-1000 for British Airways has left the paint shop and is... well - looking mighty fine for itself. Two images have been formally released - one from British Airways themselves.... British Airways Airbus A350-1000 - Image, British Airways via Twitter and one by Airbus British Airways Airbus A350-1000 - Image, Airbus, via Twitter The design … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic Premium and Economy Delight discounts!

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Virgin Atlantic has announced discounts on their Premium Economy and Economy Delight products. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is offering £50 off Premium (the airline's premium Economy product) for flights to the USA and £30 off Economy Delight (the "all the frills" economy class product) across the Virgin … [Read more...]