Safety

Passengers board aircraft operated by Hop

ICAO sets new aviation emissions goal as greenwashing claims mount

More than 100 countries have agreed through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to pursue an aspirational goal to reduce th... Continue Reading

Vietnam Airlines business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.
Vietnam Airlines delights on short-hop with 787-9 wide-body
November 29, 2023
United Airlines, Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer with NASA DC-8
Initial research findings suggest positive impact of SAF on contrails
November 15, 2023
Skytrac SDL-350 system for its fleet of King Air 360 aircraft. This image shows a King Air landing with mountains in the background
Iridium approves third Certus 700 satcom for aero; says more to come
October 30, 2023
Vietnam Airlines business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.

Vietnam Airlines delights on short-hop with 787-9 wide-body

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is the only full-service option flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and frequently operates Airbus and Boeing widebodies between the... Continue Reading

Comfort

Delta’s CSP, Touch, on how Delta Sync fosters collaboration

Together with other stakeholders in Delta Air Lines’ ecosystem, content service provider Touch Inflight Solutions is helping the US major en... Continue Reading

In its JETMS release, Global Airlines shared this impression of a Factorydesign product for its cabins. It shows, ‘…the entrance to the new Global First Suites, from the top of the forward stairs, next to the bar’.
Details emerge about Global Airlines A380 plan but questions remain
November 24, 2023
Signature Etihad styling can be seen on the Elements suite, including a pleasing combination of cream, grey and rich brown.
Etihad showcases styling for new 787 doored business class suites
November 15, 2023
Nok Air aircraft all purple with the nose detailed in the likness of a bird
Thai budget carrier Nok Air selects Moment wireless IFE for 737s
November 13, 2023

Connectivity

American Airlines picks Intelsat ESA connectivity for nearly 500 RJs

American Airlines, an early adopter of onboard Internet, has announced plans to offer Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution ... Continue Reading

The belly of an Emirates A380 inflight with a bright clear blue sky.
Emirates looks to expedite A380 inflight connectivity retrofits
November 28, 2023
Embraer Legacy 450 parked and ready to board on a rainy day. ATG antenna installed on the underbelly.
Emerging satcom not threatening core ATG business: SmartSky and Gogo
November 27, 2023
Malaysia Airlines A350-900 takes off. The airline is now offering free Wi-Fi on 20 aircraft.
Free inflight Wi-Fi model gains traction in commercial aviation
November 22, 2023

Services

Brightline West rail cars speeding down the tack past a crowded road of cars.

US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds

In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grant... Continue Reading

In-seat IFE on board a LATAM widebody aircraft
LATAM brings Paramount+ content to embedded and wireless IFE
December 8, 2023
A HondaJet sits alongside a Gulfstream G280. Volato is expanding its fleet with both aircraft types.
Volato ready to SOAR as it closes on business combination, goes public
December 4, 2023
The belly of an Emirates A380 inflight with a bright clear blue sky.
Emirates looks to expedite A380 inflight connectivity retrofits
November 28, 2023

Details and Design

A hand is holding a part of the Lufthansa sfirst class suite's flexible door.

Lufthansa turns to Lufthansa Technik for 747-8 first class suites

Lufthansa Technik will take the reins on developing the new first class suites for sister Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 widebodies, the MRO... Continue Reading

Two female Soisa employees are discussing ideas. One is holding a laptop while the other a notebook.
Designing for sustainability: Soisa studies pecan shells for interiors
November 21, 2023
ITA Airways goes premium heavy with three-class A321neo
November 14, 2023
A woman is sitting in a brown lounge chair enjoying a cup of tea in the Etihad lounge.
Etihad designs enlightening new Abu Dhabi Terminal A lounge complex
November 6, 2023

Nose to Tail

Starlux A330-900neo ready for boarding at the gate

Starlux leans into branding and heritage to deliver top-notch PaxEx

Having launched operations just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the global travel industry, Starlux Airlines has been high on my ... Continue Reading

Five bowls with various Japanese dishes and chopsticks are laid out on the first class tray table.
JAL first class continues to shine despite delayed hard product
December 6, 2023
Vietnam Airlines business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.
Vietnam Airlines delights on short-hop with 787-9 wide-body
November 29, 2023
A table overlooking the airport ramp. A glass of champers and an empty water glass sits on the table. BA aircraft tails can be seen outside the window.
Come dine with me at BA’s Heathrow T3 First Class Lounge
November 27, 2023

Lean into Aviation

F/LIST CEO Katharina List-Nagl and Mayor Judy Paul of Davie (fourth and fifth from left) cut the ribbon to open the Fort Lauderdale facility on November 9, 2023. Image: F. LIST GMBH

Culture and sustainability key as F/LIST expands to Fort Lauderdale

Austria-headquartered business jet and VIP cabin, yacht and luxury residence interior specialist F/LIST has opened its fourth North American... Continue Reading

Tina Szylowski, Project Manager, Camber Aviation Management
Camber’s Szylowski on the benefit of seizing opportunities
October 18, 2023
Jessica Cox is sitting on the side of an aircraft in the hanger.
Armless pilot inspires others to see ability instead of disability
October 10, 2023
Debi Cunningham, VP Marketing, West Star Aviation is standing in a black dress in front of an aircraft
Building relationships is key to success: West Star’s Cunningham
October 3, 2023