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Safety

Major studios join Joe Leader on stage at the APEX Global EXPO

Studios warn airlines: don’t bypass content rights in flight

Now, more than ever, airline passengers have great expectations for inflight connectivity, including an expectation that they will be able t... Continue Reading

Nicole Dreyer-Langlet smiling towards the camera whilst an aircraft is being assembled behind her.
Airbus’ Nicole Dreyer-Langlet details her journey in leadership
September 10, 2025
flyadeal A320neo
flyadeal CEO on why cockpit barriers are likely to become standard
September 4, 2025
Southwest secondary cockpit barrier is pictured.
Southwest to have 26 jets fitted with cockpit barriers by year-end
September 2, 2025
Nicole Dreyer-Langlet smiling towards the camera whilst an aircraft is being assembled behind her.

Airbus’ Nicole Dreyer-Langlet details her journey in leadership

Earlier this year, longtime Airbus executive Nicole Dreyer-Langlet started a new chapter in her career when she stepped into the fast-evolving world of digital ... Continue Reading

Comfort

Barbra Streisand playing Esther Hoffman in the 1976 classic, A Star is Born, as seen on an IFE screen in flight

Warner Bros. Discovery reveals the value of time-tested favorites

What would you watch on a 12-hour flight? That’s the question Panasonic Avionics senior vice president product & strategy Andrew Masson ... Continue Reading

Southwest secondary cockpit barrier is pictured.
Southwest to have 26 jets fitted with cockpit barriers by year-end
September 2, 2025
Spirit Airlines A320 parked at the gate on a sunny day.
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 for second time in under a year
September 1, 2025
The business class seat on the Qantas A350 is all grey with a white head rest.
Qantas to launch Project Sunrise flights in first half of 2027
August 30, 2025

Connectivity

JetBlue A321LR parked at the gate in the evening. Transatlantic guests will have access to the carrier's new lounges at JFK and Boston Logan.

JetBlue partners with Quvia to advance IFC and ensure consistent PaxEx

JetBlue Airways is taking a multi-source approach to inflight connectivity in 2027, selecting Amazon’s forthcoming Ka-band Low Earth Orbit (... Continue Reading

JetBlue wingtip as seen through cabin window
JetBlue to install Amara IFC on new jets under extended Viasat pact
September 9, 2025
Rendering of Intellian flat panel antenna atop a fuselage
Panasonic Avionics adds LEO-only IFC antenna including for GEO augment
September 8, 2025
Southwest heart logo is seen on the front monument over the economy seats.
Southwest Airlines shows its LUV with free inflight Wi-Fi
September 5, 2025

Services

Mohamed K. Abdelrehim, CEO of SCIT Group & SKYFive Arabia, speaking at an event

SCIT Group CEO details plan for powering A2G IFC in Saudi Arabia

Saudi national company SCIT Group and its technology subsidiary SKYFive Arabia are preparing to flip the proverbial switch on a nationwide a... Continue Reading

Air France Hop! Embraer 190 taking off
#Humpspotter Alert: Starlink breaks cover on Air France E190
September 1, 2025
Inside the NextGen Acela rail car passengers are doing various activities at their seats, such as working on laptops, looking at their mobile devices and socializing.
Amtrak to launch NextGen Acela service on August 28
August 7, 2025
An empty gate at an airport waiting for the aircraft to arrive. Cirium is helping airlines track on-time performance with a new AI-powered tool.
Aireon sees opportunity to aid FAA in ATC modernization
August 4, 2025

Nose to Tail

Amtrak NextGen Acela ready for boarding

NextGen Acela Trip Report: Improvements outweigh missed opportunities

When Amtrak’s first generation Acela service launched more than a quarter century ago it was received with fireworks displays and massive in... Continue Reading

Selfie of the author, Reilly Oatridge, in standard economy class aboard American Airlines' 787-9 to Rome
Taking comfort in small comforts on American’s 9-abreast 787
August 12, 2025
A woman's knees are seen a a short distance from the seat in front of her in economy class on an Aer Lingus flight
Finding the easter egg in economy class on Aer Lingus’ A321XLR
July 15, 2025
Overhead view of the new Air Canada slimline seats aboard an A321
Different eras: trying Air Canada’s oldest and newest cabins
June 29, 2025

Green Wing

Iberia A330-200 aircraft in flight over the ocean.

Lufthansa Technik to bring AeroSHARK to A330ceo family

Lufthansa Technik is bringing its sharkskin-inspired AeroSHARK surface technology to Airbus aircraft for the very first time. The MRO giant,... Continue Reading

Megha Bhati, CCO of Eve
Eve Air Mobility CCO Megha Bhatia on what sets its eVTOL apart
July 26, 2025
Pittsburgh International Airport's main terminal.
Pittsburgh International Airport sets wheels in motion for SAF hub
July 22, 2025
Air France A220 parked and ready to board on a sunny day
Air France-KLM to help EASA optimize EU Flight Emissions Label
July 13, 2025

Lean into Aviation

Captain Qadar Sarfraz in a black niqab on a black background

The story of Captain Qadar Sarfraz and her digital pilot academy

After retirement, many pilots transition into management positions or consultancy. Instead, award-winning pilot Captain Qadar Sarfraz took a... Continue Reading

Captain Ibironke Rotimi-Olajide in the cockpit
The unique aviation career of Captain Ibironke Rotimi-Olajide
August 22, 2025
Pictured against a maroon background: Aanuoluwapo Annie Ojewunmi - The Airplane Girl
Meet Aanuoluwapo ‘Annie’ Ojewunmi, the Airplane Girl
July 31, 2025
Ryanair 737 in flight
Skyborne Airline Academy to train ab initio students for Ryanair
July 24, 2025