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Safety

The wheelchair is restrained by a common standard system

FAA to define safety criteria for wheelchairs in the cabin

US FAA officials are working to define the criteria necessary to allow someone to remain in their personal wheelchair during flight using a ... Continue Reading

Aerial view of the new Airbus Helicopters UK HQ at London Oxford Airport.
Airbus Helicopters UK opens new headquarters
October 8, 2024
A380 parked. Global Airlines plans to fly the type from London to New York and Los Angeles. EFW in Dresden is doing heavy maintenance on Global's first superjumbo.
Global Airlines A380 gets overhaul as EFW ramps up MRO for the type
October 7, 2024
Starlux A350 on a cloudy day at the airport.
Starlux codeshare with Alaska Airlines covers eight domestic routes
October 6, 2024
Aerial view of the new Airbus Helicopters UK HQ at London Oxford Airport.

Airbus Helicopters UK opens new headquarters

London Oxford Airport has long been the home of Airbus Helicopters UK, with the company expanding into several buildings over the years, including hangars datin... Continue Reading

Comfort

A very high textured door with thermoplastic translucents is shown.

Reimagining airline passenger service in the age of maxi-suites

As business class maxi-suites with their high walls continue to be rolled out by airlines, an unforeseen complication is becoming evident: t... Continue Reading

A380 parked. Global Airlines plans to fly the type from London to New York and Los Angeles. EFW in Dresden is doing heavy maintenance on Global's first superjumbo.
Global Airlines A380 gets overhaul as EFW ramps up MRO for the type
October 7, 2024
Seatback IFE on Delta 737-900; the carrier is focused on bringing accessible IFE to all passengers.
When will the U.S. enact negotiated rulemaking for accessible IFE?
October 5, 2024
Korean Airlines Business class seat is textured in various browns by PriestmanGoode
PriestmanGoode’s new Korean Air interiors point to combined branding
October 4, 2024

Connectivity

Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet on approach.

Viasat’s Claudio D’Amico talks JetXP boost for Jet ConneX

Viasat has unveiled major performance improvements — including uncapped speeds, expanded capacity and increased network prioritization — for... Continue Reading

Airline point of sale device shows the passenger's credit card has been declined. The real-time authentication is supported by the AirFi LEO system.
AirFi LEO breaks cover on Atlantic Airways A320
October 1, 2024
Conceptual image of earth with circles around it to connote multi-orbit
Intelsat keen on multi-beam capabilities of Greenerwave ESA terminal
September 30, 2024
Gogo Chairman and CEO Oakleigh Thorne (left) and Satcom Direct President Chris Moore signing the agreement for Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct.
Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct, offer integrated LEO-GEO IFC
September 30, 2024

Green Wing

United Airlines airplanes — one taxiing and one preparing to board at Pittsburgh International Airport. United Airlines is a major international airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittsburgh International to expand solar farm; eyes hydrogen hub

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cas... Continue Reading

Rendering of hydrogen-electric powered turboprop over a body of water with a cityscape in the background. The aircraft says ZeroAvia on the fuselage.
ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov reveals plan for possible IPO in 2026
September 27, 2024
SAS A330 in Arlanda, Sweden. A wingtip is seen as the sun sets
IATA’s Walsh hopeful of wider change as Sweden scraps av-tax
September 24, 2024
A traditional armrest with metal sits alongside the bio-based armrest with corn particles
Soisa innovates with dress cover BFE programme, sustainable armrest
September 1, 2024

Lean into Aviation

Sue Montoya's work displayed at MIA

Women photogs explore migration with Miami International exhibit

Miami International Airport (MIA) wants to make sure everyone can enjoy next month’s conference and exhibition series taking place around to... Continue Reading

A Velis Electro on the Saxon Air ramp.
Teenager completes first Air League Electric Flying Scholarship
September 7, 2024
Anna Sieber is pictured. She has taken the helm of the Airline Forum at the impactful Seamless Air Alliance
JetBlue’s Anna Sieber helms Seamless Air Alliance Airline Forum
August 19, 2024
White passenger airplane in the hangar. Airliner under maintenance. Image to connote MRO aspect of AAR deal.
Lily Aragon on leading fast-growing DOD and aero specialist Kros-Wise
August 14, 2024

Nose to Tail

JR East E8 Series Shinkansen bullet train arriving at the station

JR East’s new E8 Shinkansen impresses with speed and interior design

Japan’s latest Shinkansen bullet train started rolling down the tracks this spring, with a stunning new cabin, faster travel times, and subs... Continue Reading

Magnicharters Boeing 737-300 parked at the gate on a sunny day
Kicking it old school aboard Magnicharters 737-300 on MEX-HUX
October 3, 2024
Looking out of the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 to the wing and engines, as the aircraft lands.
Lufthansa 747-8 feeds the AvGeek soul despite hard product foibles
September 29, 2024
The in-seat IFE is playing the Simpsons whilst the author's camera is affixed to the window, capturing scenes outside.
How a few tweaks could take Aeromexico 787-9 PaxEx from good to great
September 24, 2024