Safety

A smiling female engineer leaning on a commercial aircraft engine. mom guilt

Struggling with mom guilt? Leading Ladies share advice

Achieving a work/life “balance” can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re a parent to small children. The struggle is particularly a... Continue Reading

A rendering of the internal view of the Thompson crash test sled.
Thompson to create Northern Ireland aircraft seat crash test facility
November 22, 2022
Tambo with Tom Cruise and the actor’s P-51 Mustang which also featured in TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Busy schedules unfortunately prevented the two pilots from flying the vintage fighter together. Image: LTCDR Zach ‘Tambo’ Daniels
Lt Cdr Zach ‘Tambo’ Daniels on fast flying for Top Gun: Maverick
November 18, 2022
A Boeing 787 flying high above the earth. This image shows the wing of the aircraft.
Airline SAF pledges pick up pace ahead of COP27 climate summit
November 2, 2022
A rendering of the internal view of the Thompson crash test sled.

Thompson to create Northern Ireland aircraft seat crash test facility

In a sign that Thompson Aero Seating has well and truly arrived, the fast-growing premium aircraft seatmaker has announced plans to create a world-class Dynamic... Continue Reading

Comfort

BLR Airport Terminal 2 has a bamboo aesthetic throughout.

New Terminal 2 adds jewel in the crown of fast-growing BLR Airport

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recently inaugurated its new Terminal 2 in the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendr... Continue Reading

Airplane landing on runway in Pearson International airport at dusk, Toronto,Canada Kontron
Kontron tackles aviation supply chain constraint with rapid innovation
November 17, 2022
Chicky QR code at SEA
New virtual restaurant at SEA extends airport ghost kitchen trend
November 16, 2022
Acro Aircraft Seating Series 9 slimline economy class seats in an aircraft cabin. The seats are navy blue and in a 3-3 configuration.
One-on-one with Acro Aircraft Seating chief executive Neil Cairns
November 14, 2022

Connectivity

Photo of Intelsat ESA for its new IFC program (with Ball Aerospace tech and Stellar Blu package assist)

Intelsat sees 2Ku longevity but prepares for ESA-enabled future

Even as Intelsat is developing an electronically steerable antenna (ESA) to support OneWeb’s service and its multi-orbit network plan for in... Continue Reading

Young woman using a phone on board the aircraft
Airbus HBCplus could accelerate adoption of free Wi-Fi model: Safran
November 19, 2022
A man uses his smart phone on board an Alaska Airlines flight, which is equipped with Intelsat's WiFi solution. Alaska Airlines is a Seamless Air Alliance member along with Airbus, Boeing and Others
Airbus and Boeing drive IFC interoperability via Seamless Air Alliance
November 10, 2022
Viasat signage at the APEX/IFSA Exhibition in Long Beach
Launch of first ViaSat-3 satellite delayed until early 2023
November 9, 2022

Services

Young woman using a phone on board the aircraft

Airbus HBCplus could accelerate adoption of free Wi-Fi model: Safran

Much ink has been spilled about Airbus’ decision to offer supplier-furnished broadband inflight connectivity in the form of its new HBCplus ... Continue Reading

Chicky QR code at SEA
New virtual restaurant at SEA extends airport ghost kitchen trend
November 16, 2022
AERQ sign at its APEX/IFSA EXPO stand in Long Beach
AERQ presents new use cases for OLED screens in the cabin
November 13, 2022
Semin Öztürk Şener doing a demonstration flight at the Istanbul Airshow.
Istanbul Airshow flies back on radar after pandemic delay
November 1, 2022

Details and Design

Airbus executive showcases the airframer's Airspace Link IoT Services. Food is stacked on shelves to represent an aircraft galley, and a smart trolley is in view.

Airbus advances design of Airspace Link smart platform

Anyone who has connected their oven to the Internet to cook this year’s Thanksgiving turkey to perfection or used a smart HVAC system to ach... Continue Reading

Close up photo of the AirShield retrofitted to an overhead PSU onboard
Pexco Aerospace highlights knock-on benefits of AirShield
November 21, 2022
A woman is relaxing with her seat in recline position on the Starlux A350
Starlux first to brand front-row business-plus as first class on A350
November 11, 2022
Business plus seat on an aircraft. The seat is in grey and beige tones with soft blue lighting coloring the scene, and wood trim adding accent.
Business-plus front-row seats: where we are and where we’re going
November 7, 2022

Nose to Tail

Virgin Retreat Suites are pictured. Two large seats, in dark brown covers, sit side-by-side. Purple LED lights cast a pretty glow on the surrounding furniture. A large white pillow sits on each seat.

Virgin Retreat Suite: good product in search of a matching experience

Of all the business-plus front row products trickling out of design houses, seatmakers and airline passenger experience departments recently... Continue Reading

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge at Heathrow Airport is equipped with a large bar area and various types of seating.
Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse stays ahead of the curve
November 10, 2022
Virgin Atlantic Premium seat, featuring a dark brown seat cover. Purple LED lights complete the scene.
Virgin A330neo premium economy hard product outshines soft product
November 5, 2022
Virgin Atlantic A330neo at the gate.
A rave inaugural review for Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo Upper Class
November 3, 2022

Green Wing

United Airlines aircraft at the airport

United Airlines-backed NEXT defends proposed Oregon biofuel refinery

NEXT Renewable Fuels, which recently secured a multimillion dollar investment commitment from United Airlines, is confident it can secure al... Continue Reading

Canadian climate solutions company Carbon Engineering facility. A view of the rocky mountains in the background.
Aviation industry starts to pour money into carbon-removal tech
November 21, 2022
A Boeing 787 flying high above the earth. This image shows the wing of the aircraft.
Airline SAF pledges pick up pace ahead of COP27 climate summit
November 2, 2022
The aircraft interior of LATAM. A meal is being displayed on the aircraft tray table. Image: LATAM
LATAM details final hurdles in race to eradicate single-use plastics
October 1, 2022

Lean into Aviation

A smiling female engineer leaning on a commercial aircraft engine. mom guilt

Struggling with mom guilt? Leading Ladies share advice

Achieving a work/life “balance” can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re a parent to small children. The struggle is particularly a... Continue Reading

Tambo with Tom Cruise and the actor’s P-51 Mustang which also featured in TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Busy schedules unfortunately prevented the two pilots from flying the vintage fighter together. Image: LTCDR Zach ‘Tambo’ Daniels
Lt Cdr Zach ‘Tambo’ Daniels on fast flying for Top Gun: Maverick
November 18, 2022
Michael Childers flanked by Rich Salter, Mary Kirby and Jeffrey Goh at the APEX/IFSA Awards in Long Beach
APEX honors Michael Childers with Lifetime Achievement Award
October 29, 2022
Shaesta Waiz is standing in front of her Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft.
Record-setting American aviator Shaesta Waiz on ignoring the naysayers
October 23, 2022