American Airlines’ Premium Economy on A321XLR is a delight
After reviewing American Airlines’ inaugural Airbus A321XLR revenue flight from the vantage point of a Flagship Suite Business Class s... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Panasonic’s Astrova IFE achieves historic milestone
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading supplier of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions,... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qanot Sharq takes delivery of its first A321XLR
Qanot Sharq, one of Uzbekistan’s leading private passenger airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A321XLR aircraft via a lo... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eve’s eVTOL prototype completes successful first flight
Eve Air Mobility (Eve), a company dedicated to the development of a suite of solutions for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, including an... Continue Reading
Welcome to American’s A321XLR inaugural in a Flagship Suite
Nearly 12 years ago in January 2014, I was on board American Airlines’ inaugural A321T flight from Los Angeles to New York JFK, and it... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA, AirTag integration massively reduces lost bags
As millions of travelers prepare for the holiday season, one year of collaboration between SITA and Apple is delivering measurable improveme... Continue Reading
Press Release: ZIM Aircraft Seating agrees to sell ART business to AAR
ZIM Aircraft Seating Group (“ZIM”), a leading provider of innovative aircraft seating solutions, today announced an agreement to sell its AR... Continue Reading
Press Release: American to renovate Admirals Club in DCA Concourse D
American Airlines is renovating its popular Admirals Club® lounge in Concourse D of Reagan National Airport (DCA). The renovated lounge will... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Group to upgrade A320 fleet with FANS-C
For greater efficiency and lower CO₂ emissions: Lufthansa Group is retrofitting its existing Airbus A320 fleet to optimize flight routes. St... Continue Reading
Press Release: ST Engineering iDirect and Capgemini advance 5G NTN
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced today that it is collaborating with Capgemini, an AI-powered ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SWISS inks offtake pact for Synhelion solar jet fuel
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Swiss cleantech company Synhelion have signed a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviati... Continue Reading
Bombardier celebrates Global 8000 service entry, touts luxury brand
Four days after delivering the first Global 8000 to its new owner, Bombardier welcomed a handful of journalists to the UK’s Farnborough Airp... Continue Reading
Press Release: Emirates’ new amenity kits highlight endangered species
Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity k... Continue Reading
Travel back in time aboard Korean Air’s 737-900
With airlines dumping billions of dollars into their aircraft cabins, it’s easy to forget just how far the passenger experience has come in ... Continue Reading
Press Release: JETMS relocates to Kaunas, Lithuania
JETMS, a global provider in aircraft interior solutions and a member of Avia Solutions Group, is undertaking a strategic transition to drive... Continue Reading