IFC cost benefit analysis changes when emissions, ops factored: Inmarsat
For years, passengers in the United States have come to expect that the lion’s share of their domestic flights will offer inflight con... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Becca Alkema
Evolving business class suite privacy beyond just adding a door
After the Aircraft Interiors Expo this April, I noted that quite a lot of seatmakers seemed to have adopted the Beyoncé model: if you liked ... Continue Reading
Beyond 2020: Future-proofing with universal design
Applying Universal Design to passenger experience accommodates the needs of all travelers and future-proofs the journey. The world is getti... Continue Reading
Press Release: APEX EXPO to open with exclusive event above the clouds
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is committed to further improving passenger experience and comfort on board. The upcomin... Continue Reading
Press Release: Recaro Aircraft Seating invests millions in headquarters
Recaro Aircraft Seating is planning a major expansion of its headquarters in Schwaebisch Hall. In view of meeting the company’s steady growt... Continue Reading
Press Release: SpiceJet launches free ‘SpicEngage’ wireless IFE
SpiceJet has launched ‘SpicEngage’, a complimentary in-flight entertainment system, in a bid to offer flyers seamless access to a fascinatin... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
Press Release: EFB app from SITAONAIR to deliver real-time weather on SB-S
SITAONAIR’s EFB Weather Awareness Solution (eWAS) is the latest application certified by Inmarsat for use across its next-generation SwiftBr... Continue Reading
Press Release: Catherine Razzano appointed CCO at Panasonic Avionics
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has appointed Catherine L. Razzano as Chief Compliance Officer. Catherine will be responsible for... Continue Reading
Growth ahead and innovation in cabin crew simulator market
Marc Van den Broucque, Managing Director at cabin crew training simulator designer and manufacturer Spatial sees growing demand in markets a... Continue Reading
IFE Film Review: Dirty dogs have their day in stunning Isle of Dogs
Although Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs stirred up its fair share of controversy when it was in theaters due to complaints about its classic, “... Continue Reading
Towards designing Instagram-worthy modern premium PaxEx
The days when business class was the sole domain of road warriors faxing their way across the world are as far gone as the at-seat fax machi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Over 7,000 items help to get your BA flight in the skies
As the summer holidays reach full swing British Airways has released data revealing exactly what, and who, is on one of the airline’s 850 fl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Diehl Aviation to deliver emergency power supply for 787
Diehl Aviation, First Tier Supplier for aircraft cabin interiors and aircraft systems products, has reached an agreement with Boeing to deve... Continue Reading
US big three airlines consolidate business class changes, slowly
It’s been a while since we’ve had big changes out of the US big three in business class, with both Delta and United focused on their rollout... Continue Reading
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