Safety

Close up shot of an airplane window and the headrest on a leather seat. A beautiful blue sky and fluffy clouds can be seen through the window

Hamburg’s Foviatech developing pressure sensor SmartSeat

Before the COVID-19 crisis, the aviation industry was already looking at how to enhance inflight wellness through everything from programmab... Continue Reading

Cathay passenger sleeping lie-flat without a mask in business
Cathay first and business passengers can sleep lie-flat without masks
February 21, 2021
A United 777-200 soaring over the clouds
FAA to require 777 inspections after United engine incident
February 21, 2021
The BEHA, as conceived, features a triplane wing for maximum lift and substantial endplate fins. A computer-generated rendering of the aircraft, in a green livery, is shown parked, as passengers climb aboard.
Faradair aims for hybrid aircraft service entry in 2026
February 19, 2021
Cathay passenger sleeping lie-flat without a mask in business

Cathay first and business passengers can sleep lie-flat without masks

Passengers flying in first or business class on Cathay Pacific are permitted to remove their masks when sleeping in the lie-flat position, under a mask exemptio... Continue Reading

Comfort

Mural celebrates legacy of Madam C.J. Walker at Indianapolis Airport

The pandemic put a stop to a lot of things, but it did not halt the creation, installation, and celebratory unveiling of a giant mural at In... Continue Reading

The BEHA, as conceived, features a triplane wing for maximum lift and substantial endplate fins. A computer-generated rendering of the aircraft, in a green livery, is shown parked, as passengers climb aboard.
Faradair aims for hybrid aircraft service entry in 2026
February 19, 2021
The basic premise of business-plus is to create a front row hard product option. Collins Aerospace, then known as Rockwell, tabled its "Elements" options for this category in 2018. This image shows a close-up of a Collins front row product, with ample legroom and table space, a large IFE screen, and the ability to have a door.
Options for a light-touch, low-cost “business plus” product
February 18, 2021
Learjet 60 in-flight, during the Malta International Airshow 26th September 2009
Ending Learjet production, Bombardier commits to PaxEx improvements
February 15, 2021

Connectivity

Man sitting inside airplane wearing a mask

APSTAR-6D expected to support domestic IFC trials in China this year

China’s APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM) expects its new APSTAR-6D high throughput satellite will support inflight connectivity trials for Chine... Continue Reading

The demonstration array used in testing
Commercial aviation takes back burner to defense for NXTCOMM
February 24, 2021
Businesswoman traveling by corporate jet, using a laptop
SmartSky raises additional capital; plans test corridor in Florida
February 22, 2021
A parked Hillwood Airways 737, in all white, and parked. The aircraft is fitted with the GDC terminal inclusive of ThinKom Ka antenna
Inmarsat positions GDC terminal for global GX
February 16, 2021

Details and Design

A computer rendering showing the separate parts of Airtek, the new JPA herringbone in which composites feature prominently

Airtek seat designers on the certification challenges of composites

Increasing the use of composite materials in cabin products has many clear benefits, with the JPA Design/Williams Airtek seat targeting a we... Continue Reading

Close-up of a dark green seat cover with the word Antimicrobial printed on it
COVID’s cabin design challenge: how do you “show clean”?
February 14, 2021
Two large IFE screens in front of two premium suites
Reflections on a new generation of single-aisle flatbeds
February 10, 2021
A top down view of the new Vantage Solo suite on JetBlue
JetBlue unveils Vantage Solo doored Mint suites — and Mint Studio
February 1, 2021

Nose to Tail

Collins' MiQ seats with greyish seat covers and black headrests

Filling the premium economy gaps: opportunities and risks for airlines

Premium economy seems set to be the next big thing for airlines emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Whether it’s business class passengers tr... Continue Reading

A snowy apron at EWR, with a Delta aircraft parked at the gate, and deicing trucks.
Delta sets high standard for cleanliness and comfort amid pandemic
February 17, 2021
Slimline seats aboard a Lufthansa A320
The growing case for middle-seat-free class
February 8, 2021
Business class aboard Qatar Airways, with a large IFE screen and a rose accent
How aviation can innovate into the business class travel space
February 3, 2021