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Uni Air signs for 19 ATR72-600s

10/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ATR Turboprop aircraft - UNI air - Image, ATR Aircraft

In pre-Paris Air Show news, ATR Aircraft are coming out strong, with one of their largest orders for some time. UNI Air - a group company of EVA Air has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the largest ATR order since 2017, and the second direct order from UNI Air since 2011, when the Taiwanese airline … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus’s AerClub and Uber launch their Avios Earning Partnership

09/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Pictured are Kieran Harte, Head of Uber Ireland (centre) with Sarah Taylor and Annemarie Leahy, Aer Lingus Cabin Crew, at Dublin Airport launching Aer Lingus’ new partnership between AerClub and Uber. From today, members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK. Photo: Aer Lingus

For those of you who are members of Aer Lingus' loyalty programme - AerClub and use Uber, there's good news, as you can now collect Avios when riding. Kieran Harte, Head of Uber Ireland (centre), with Sarah Taylor and Annemarie Leahy, Aer Lingus Cabin Crew, at Dublin Airport launching Aer Lingus’ new partnership between AerClub and Uber. Image: Aer Lingus Members of the … [Read more...]

FirstGroup sketches out a new route between Hereford and London

09/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lumo Class 803 on the Scottish Coast - Imge, Lumo

FirstGroup is trying to extend its Open Access operations, this time with a new application to operate between Hereford and London via Cwmbran. Lumo Class 803 along the Scottish Coast - Next Stop, Hereford? Image, FirstGroup The company has submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) as part of the process. FirstGroup’s proposal is for two return … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

08/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare as it completes a transatlantic trip. American Airlines operates a fleet of 25 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The airline also operates the Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 787-8 in its wide-body … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th June)

07/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a group of people walking on a sidewalk with capsules for a wheel

We're into June, and starting to barrel toward the halfway point of the year. Still, we've hit the end of the week, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's a real-life Falinks! Or... it could be capsules for a ferris wheel in Cathedral Square, Birmingham Data Storage Advettures Another week of data storage adventures at Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Data Storage Adventures with a UGreen NASync – PART 6: My next steps, Backup Strategies and some resources

07/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Data Storage Adventrues with a NASsync 4800 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Data Storage Adventures with a UGreen NASync Part 6: My next steps, Backup Strategies and some resources Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go for? Some thoughts and design work Part 3: Building, Configuring and Deploying the UGreeen NASync DXP 4800 Part 4: Data Transfer Tips and Tricks Part 5: Making this storage monster grow … [Read more...]

Lumo gears up for Stirling – London Route launch

06/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lumo Class 222 Train - Image, Lumo

FirstGroup and Lumo have got their wish, with the train operator having its route between London and Stirling (Scotland) granted and plans to launch the service unveiled. Lumo Class 222 Train - Image, Lumo The new service is planned to start in Spring 2026.  This expansion aims to enhance travel choice and connectivity for passengers along the central belt of Scotland, … [Read more...]

Data Storage Adventures – With UGreen NASync – PART 5 Growing the Storage Pool

05/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Inserting the populated drive into the NAS

Data Storage Adventures - With UGreen NASync 4800 Part 5: Make my Storage Monster Grow by adding an Extra Hard Disk To quote the most wonderful Rita Repulsa, MAKE MY MONSTER GROW!  Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go for? Some thoughts and design work Part 3: Building, Configuring and Deploying the UGreeen NASync DXP 4800 Part 4: … [Read more...]

United Airlines partners with Spotify for content

05/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

United Airlines and Spotify annouce a partnership - Image, United Airlines

United Airlines and Spotify today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's seatback screens. The move marks the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline, allowing United Airlines flyers to enjoy … [Read more...]

Royal Brunei selects Intelsat for Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity

04/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Royal Brunei Airlines Airbus A320neo at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Royal Brueni is stepping up its connectivity options, with the airline selecting Intelsat for in-flight connectivity, with a focus on Multi-Orbit connection. Royal Brunei Airbus A320 at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has selected the Intelsat network to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus … [Read more...]

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