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A passenger is holding a mobile device that says "scan your boarding pass"

Press Release: British Airways trials biometric tech for verification

British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers takin... Continue Reading

A man and a woman are dining in private on a VistaJet aircraft.

Press Release: VistaJet takes dining to new heights

At a table at 45,000 feet — higher than Mount Everest — is probably the highest you will ever dine. This is the unique experience offered by... Continue Reading

Frontier Airbus aircraft taking off on the runway. A southwest aircraft can be seen in the background as well.

Press Release: DOT fines six airlines over refunds owed to passengers

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced historic enforcement actions against six airlines, which collectively paid more... Continue Reading

Press Release: Eutelsat, OneWeb sign final merger agreement

Following the issuance by the employee representative bodies of their opinion on the proposed combination between Eutelsat Communications an... Continue Reading

Young female flyer wearing a KN95 mask on board. AT&T

Press Release: AT&T adds access to Panasonic inflight mobile service

AT&T has added access to Panasonic Avionics’ in-flight mobile phone service to its lead travel product—AT&T International Day Pass™.... Continue Reading

Air Canada Acqua di Parma Amenity Kit is displayed on rocks. The kit is a peachy orange colour.

Press Release: Air Canada forges partnership with iconic Acqua di Parma

Air Canada has announced the launch of a range of new amenity kits for its premium cabin customers. From November 2022, Air Canada Signature... Continue Reading

Eve eVTOL vehicle concept in United Airlines livery. Image: EVE

Dynamic duo Eve and United work to define UAM ecosystem

Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s urban air mobility (UAM) unit and eVTOL creation, is a regular newsmaker through its high-level, infrastructure ... Continue Reading

A woman is relaxing with her seat in recline position on the Starlux A350

Starlux first to brand front-row business-plus as first class on A350

First class or business-plus? That’s the question that many airlines are asking themselves when it comes to deciding how to sell the extra-f... Continue Reading

Saudia aircraft at the Toronto Pearson Airport

Press Release: SAUDIA opts for Lufthansa Systems’ SchedConnect

Lufthansa Systems announces Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) as a new customer of its codeshare management and schedule distribution system S... Continue Reading

Press Release: SEKISUI KYDEX announces new CEO

SEKISUI KYDEX welcomes Yoritaka “Taka” Yamauchi as CEO, on October 1, 2022. Yamauchi joins SEKISUI KYDEX with over 18 years of experience de... Continue Reading

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge at Heathrow Airport is equipped with a large bar area and various types of seating.

Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse stays ahead of the curve

Though London Heathrow’s Terminal 3 has a plethora of high-quality airline lounges, including the stunning Cathay Pacific space, Virgin Atla... Continue Reading

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Press Release: Viasat and Cobham collaborate on maritime connectivity

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Cobham Satcom, a leading global provider of satellite communications solutions to the mari... Continue Reading

Embraer E190-E2 Tech Shark and Tech Lion with their noses facing towards each other.

Press Release: Embraer E190-E2 granted type certification in China

The Embraer E190-E2 has been granted its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking the start of excitin... Continue Reading

An aircraft is seen above an abundance of trees. Image: Avolon

Press Release: Avolon teams with aviation leaders on SAF study in Ireland

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a collaboration with Boeing, ORIX Aviation, SFS Ireland and SkyNRG, to conduct... Continue Reading

An aircraft is all black imposed on a map showing a route from Newark to New York City. Archer and United logos are at the top of the image.

Press Release: Archer, United reveal commercial electric air taxi route

Archer Aviation Inc. and United Airlines today announced their first airport to city center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty Int... Continue Reading