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Safety

Rendering of ViaSat-3 F2 in space. Image: Viasat

Viasat hits key milestones with F2 and F3 satellites as EIS nears

Viasat is in the home stretch to offering inflight connectivity over its new ultra-high-capacity Ka-band geostationary satellites, ViaSat-3 ... Continue Reading

Main Cabin economy class with Thale AVANT IFE
Thales stays flexible in IFE with connectivity-agnostic approach
July 7, 2026
A 777 cockpit on a flight from Amsterdam. The ACARS system is clearly in view. LEO
EASA updates GNSS jamming and spoofing guidance, citing spike
July 4, 2026
Boeing's sustainability wall at AIX 2026, featuring a variety of different products that are either part of its catalog or in the process of becoming linefit offerable.
Boeing works to bring more sustainable interiors on board
July 1, 2026
Main Cabin economy class with Thale AVANT IFE

Thales stays flexible in IFE with connectivity-agnostic approach

With an estimated forty-four airlines now committed to SpaceX’s Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity, and hybrid multi-orbit I... Continue Reading

Comfort

Louis Poupard, RAVE's staff product manager shows off Origin

RAVE sets the scene for deeply immersive inflight experiences

Executives at seatback IFE specialist RAVE Aerospace have for many years talked to airlines about bringing more content, higher resolutions ... Continue Reading

ZIM advances Premium Economy with deeply intuitive seat kinematics
July 3, 2026
Massive IFE screen in the VantageNOVA First product, as seen on the Thompson Aero Seating stand at AIX
Thompson explores dedicated first and super first class for airlines
June 27, 2026
Looking out of the cabin window of a Delta A220 in flight
Airbus enters preliminary work to offer lie-flats on the A220
June 25, 2026

Connectivity

Iridium NEXT satellite in orbit over earth.

Rocket Lab CEO vows commitment to aero as firm buys Iridium

Aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications for roughly... Continue Reading

The earth as seen from space with various lines used as a conceptual image of IRIS2 by SpaceRISE consortium led SES
IRIS² laser links will benefit PaxEx but you likely won’t notice...
June 28, 2026
A woman holds up the tiny Iridium PNC ASIC
Tiny Iridium PNT ASIC could arrive in aero as carry-on equipment
June 17, 2026
Inside the Hughes ESA manufacturing factory in Germantown, Maryland
Hughes stays flexible with ESA, double-ESA and hybrid ESA-VICTS IFC
June 7, 2026

Services

Smartwings Airbus A220-300 cabin with seats, PSUs and the bottom part of the current pivot bins in view.

Airbus cutover to XL bins on A220 benefits airlines and passengers

Passengers love the 2-3 layout of the Airbus A220, as evidenced by the twinjet’s remarkable Net Promoter Scores. But there is one niggling i... Continue Reading

A 777 cockpit on a flight from Amsterdam. The ACARS system is clearly in view. LEO
EASA updates GNSS jamming and spoofing guidance, citing spike
July 4, 2026
ZIM advances Premium Economy with deeply intuitive seat kinematics
July 3, 2026
The earth as seen from space with various lines used as a conceptual image of IRIS2 by SpaceRISE consortium led SES
IRIS² laser links will benefit PaxEx but you likely won’t notice...
June 28, 2026

Nose to Tail

Over 200 mbps down while using the airBaltic Starlink connection on a parked Air Serbia A320

When Starlink on airBaltic A220 is highlight of Air Serbia A320 PaxEx

After a surprisingly pleasant and on-time transatlantic flight from New York to Belgrade in business class with Air Serbia, it was time for ... Continue Reading

Wouldn’t hesitate to book Air Serbia A330 business class again
June 5, 2026
The Finnair A330 AirLounge business class seat.
Finnair A330 fixed-recline business seat not for everyone
May 4, 2026
Inside the the Finnair E190 aircraft with pale, slimline seats and a very bright and airy cabin
Flying Finnair on its refreshed E190: spotless cabin, few amenities
April 29, 2026

Press Release Hub

Rendering of hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine mounted on an aircraft.

Press Release: Airbus, MTU to develop electric hydrogen fuel cell engi...

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to deepen their collaboration by establishing a joint venture dedicated to the development and commercial... Continue Reading

Perth Airport T1 International retail area.
Press Release: Perth Airport refreshes T1 International retail precinc...
July 10, 2026
Breeze A220-300 at the gate.
Press Release: Plusgrade, Breeze launch ‘Buy BreezePoints’
July 9, 2026
La Premiere area in the lounge at London Heathrow.
Press Release: Air France opens new lounge at London Heathrow
July 9, 2026