Activity ramps up to advance e-fuels and hydrogen in aviation
Research is ramping up on new ways to wean air transport off fossil fuels, with two projects related to both hydrogen and power-to-liquid (P... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Becca Alkema
Press Release: British Airways introduces English wines to Club World
British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘be... Continue Reading
JAL 787: cushy for longhaul economy but could use soft tweaks
After nearly three years of being largely closed off to outsiders and tourists, Japan is open. And so, I immediately pounced on a trip that ... Continue Reading
The stratification of business class seats in the 2020s
As the steady pace of new business class seats — and their implementation on airlines worldwide — continues to gather after aviation’s... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, C... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air India launches luxury new amenity kits
Air India has unveiled a range of new amenities to enhance its passengers’ experience onboard. The popular items being offered to pass... Continue Reading
Press Release: Etihad teams with Emirati chef for Iftar meals
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is preparing to welcome its guests with a specially curated inflight menu throughout the ho... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky and Davinci Jets expand partnership
SmartSky Networks, the innovative inflight connectivity provider, today announced Davinci Jets as its newest sales and installation partner.... Continue Reading
Press Release: Korean Air serving vegan wines from JFK & LAX
Korean Air is doubling down on its vegan outreach with the introduction of a selection of vegan fine wines on flights from Los Angeles and N... Continue Reading
Saudi start-up Riyadh Air eyes world class PaxEx with 787s
Boeing last week made two separate order announcements for its venerable 787 Dreamliner. Longtime flag carrier SAUDIA, it said, would purcha... Continue Reading
Press Release: CarlisleIT receives supplier award from Airbus
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT), a division of Carlisle Companies (CSL), announced that the company received the Supplier of... Continue Reading
Press Release: MGA taps Inflight Dublin for IFE content, wireless services
MGA (Mavi Gök Airlines) has selected Inflight Dublin as their inflight entertainment (IFE) partner for the supply of content, and wireless I... Continue Reading
Press Release: WTCE set to wow visitors this year
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to the Hamburg Messe from 6-8 June 2023, providing a unique opportunity for... Continue Reading
Swiss tickles the Senses but product positioning questions arise
Returning from Lufthansa’s Berlin launch of its new Allegris seats — more widely called the Future InterContinental Experience (FICE) produc... Continue Reading
Southern Airways Express serves up super scenic Cessna Caravan PaxEx
Work took me to the sunnier climate of Phoenix in February, and I decided to get creative on how I got back to my home base of Seattle. A br... Continue Reading