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Safety

#PaxEx Podcast: How big data is shaping every aspect of aviation

Welcome to Episode 069 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal world... Continue Reading

Young child looking out the window of an aircraft taking off.
Revisiting the promise of family zones on planes
October 17, 2019
Airbus A350-1000 fling in clear skies
Airbus plans upgraded but non-ULR A350-1000 for Project Sunrise
October 16, 2019
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - August 11, 2019 : Protesters occupy the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport during a demonstration on August 11, 2019 in Hong Kong.
Op-Ed: Hong Kong protests bring paradigm shift to passenger experience
October 14, 2019

Beth Taylor leads from the front to give voice to ATPCO hidden figures

Once known mostly for being an airfare clearinghouse, airline-owned ATPCO is enjoying a new level of prominence in the industry since it acquired Routehappy, th... Continue Reading

Comfort

USB-A charging port on Virgin Atlantic

Four industry leaders predict the future of onboard power

September’s annual APEX EXPO usually comes shortly after the latest round of consumer personal electronic device changes from Apple, making ... Continue Reading

Mythopoeia enters seatback IFE space as screens show staying power
October 4, 2019
With new CEO, Aviointeriors tests “higher business class” waters
October 2, 2019
Young girl traveler walking with carrying hold suitcase in the airport.
Race-related discrimination complaints against US airlines rise: GAO
September 27, 2019

Connectivity

Spirit working to address technical glitches slowing its IFC rollout

Spirit Airlines snatched the #PaxEx headlines at the APEX EXPO with the unveiling of its new Acro Series 6LC slimline seats, and its push fo... Continue Reading

Safran approves heavy investment in nextgen antenna for IFC
October 10, 2019
Removing pain point could vastly improve inflight cellular proposition
October 3, 2019
The heat is on with aircraft ESAs. Carlisle has a cool answer
September 30, 2019

Services

Woman reading the duty free magazine on airasia aircraft

Passenger health over profits as AirAsia ends duty free cigarettes

Airlines are known for small margins and high fees, so it is unusual to see a carrier walk away from revenue. But AirAsia is doing just that... Continue Reading

Hong Kong, Hong Kong - August 11, 2019 : Protesters occupy the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport during a demonstration on August 11, 2019 in Hong Kong.
Op-Ed: Hong Kong protests bring paradigm shift to passenger experience
October 14, 2019
Accessible IFE comes in fits and starts, but regulatory push is needed
October 8, 2019
Prevalis lift seeks to offer dignity and safety for PRMs and personnel
October 6, 2019

Lean into Aviation

Beth Taylor leads from the front to give voice to ATPCO hidden figures

Once known mostly for being an airfare clearinghouse, airline-owned ATPCO is enjoying a new level of prominence in the industry since it acq... Continue Reading

Portrait of airplane hangar manager
IATA sets gender representation targets, but it’s only a start
October 3, 2019
How one pilot awakens a new view of hope and opportunity for children
September 10, 2019
Floor Felten of Brisbane Airport on meeting challenges head on
September 7, 2019

Multimedia

#PaxEx Podcast: How big data is shaping every aspect of aviation

Welcome to Episode 069 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal world... Continue Reading

In Conversation Transcribed: ATR with Zuzana Hrnkova
August 25, 2019
In Conversation: ATR with Zuzana Hrnkova
August 25, 2019
#PaxEx Podcast Transcribed: Mulling MAX re-entry as Dickson leads FAA
August 19, 2019

Details and Design

Young child looking out the window of an aircraft taking off.

Revisiting the promise of family zones on planes

Recent discussion about Japan Airlines’ (JAL) reservation system innovation, which shows where children are booked on the aircraft sea... Continue Reading

Formia’s latest Aeromexico amenity kits tell a surprising story
October 8, 2019
New business seat being positioned to fight airline CO2 emissions
October 1, 2019
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Sustainability proves key trend for inflight fabric: John Horsfall
September 24, 2019

Nose to Tail

WestJet Boeing 737-800 aircradft at YYZ terminal gate

Wireless IFE, working IFC and in-seat power create a win on WestJet

Having had good experiences in the past with both WestJet and Air Canada – and given the simple fact that there is often very little d... Continue Reading

easyJet, British Airways and Norwegian aircraft at Edinburgh Airport
Travel as commodity: identity and brand in a homogenous EuroLCC world
October 11, 2019
Basic economy on China United: the future of domestic Chinese flying?
October 9, 2019
IFEC offering excels on Air Mauritius A330neo
October 7, 2019

In Conversation

In Conversation Transcribed: Nicole Noack of IAMA

John Walton: Hello and welcome to Runway Girl Network In Conversation, a deep dive into aviation and the passenger experience. I’m RGN... Continue Reading

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In Conversation: Nicole Noack of IAMA
September 26, 2019
In Conversation Transcribed: ATR with Zuzana Hrnkova
August 25, 2019
In Conversation: ATR with Zuzana Hrnkova
August 25, 2019