Economy Class & Beyond

Farnborough Digest Day 1

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Well, day one has come to an end at the Farnborough Air Show. And apart from rain causing more than it's fair share of chaos (because it never rains in the UK...). So, let's see who's ordered what on day one: Boeing opened the show with Xiamen Airlines signing for 30 737 MAX 200 airplanes Boeing 737 MAX 200 for Xiamen Airlines - Image (c) The Boeing … [Read more...]

British Airways to deploy an A380 to Boston

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It seems British Airways is going to stretch its Airbus A380 fleet further, with a timetable change filed indicating that the next destination on the list... is Boston. British Airways Airbus A380 being towed to Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. According to airlineroute, British Airways will deploy their A380 to Boston in … [Read more...]

Taking the Gatwick Express? Good luck with that…

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Last week Southern Rail gave up running any pretense of running a normal timetable, and cancelled 341 services a day on its network from today (11th July 2016). Alas, Southern Rail operates the Gatwick Express route - and unsurprisingly this has been hit by changes. Gatwick Express train (Class 387/2 Electrostar) service passing Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

What to look out for at Farnborough 2016

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As the aviation world gathers in East Hampshire at Farnborough for the bi-yearly aviation show, here's my predictions for this week's airshow. Orders Reading around, I wouldn't expect the mega orders we've seen at Paris and Farnborough the past few years. Let's blame the wonderful UK Brexit for some of this, which has introduced a lot of uncertainty into the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, sitting at the gate in a summer morning at London Heathrow Terminal 2 is a Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ethiopian Airlines was the launch customer for the Boeing 787 in its region. The airline operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its fleet currently, with a further six to … [Read more...]

More Air France and KLM “Oh My Deals”

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We all know the pound is in the doldrums after Brexit. Heck. It hurts a lot.  But Air France and KLM have some semi decent deals if you want to get away from the chaos for a bit. Air France Boeing 777-300ER at Paris Orly - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's start with Air France - http://www.airfrance.co.uk/GB/en/local/resainfovol/meilleuresoffres/wow_deals.htm (As … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin

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Flight-Fight! Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Interlude: Finding the perfect Guinness Mug. Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Off to Birmingham Airport

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Flight-fight! Off to Birmingham Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Dublin Airport Interlude: Finding the perfect Guinness Mug. Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And … [Read more...]

Boeing demonstrates what it can do with a 787-9 Dreamliner (VIDEO)

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It's fast coming up to one of the aviation highlights of year - the Farnborough Air Show 2016. And yes - we know that many a deal will be signed, press images and renderings will appear. But there's nothing like a real life demonstration... as Boeing prove in their demonstration flight rehearsal with a Boeing 787-9 painted up in All Nippon Airways … [Read more...]

Thai Airways A350 begins testing

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Progress continues for Thai Airways and their Airbus A350 - which has now got some engines attached to the plane as it rolls out of hanger. Thai Airways Airbus A350 rolls out - Image, Airbus The plane has rolled out of the cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line. The aircraft is now ready to proceed to further ground and … [Read more...]