Press Release: easyJet becomes first airline partner to Iris
easyJet has today been announced as the first airline partner of the ground-breaking Iris programme by Inmarsat and the European Space Agenc... Continue Reading
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Collins’ AirLounge sofa seat: the talk of AIX
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg last week, the big topic of discussion was Collins Aerospace’s AirLounge seat, presented in its Fi... Continue Reading
Press Release: ATR, Braathens conduct 100%-powered SAF test flight
Today, regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste su... Continue Reading
Press Release: Tom Savano Cocktails launch with Virgin Atlantic
Tom Savano luxury handcrafted cocktails are newly available on selected Virgin Atlantic flights, giving the airline the opportunity to tailo... Continue Reading
Press Release: FAA approves Viasat Ka IFC for Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS), today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Technik’s AVIATAR opens Valencia location
AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s digital solutions suite, will soon also be further developed on Spain’s east coast. To meet the hig... Continue Reading
Why Korean Air garners kudos for its Boeing 777 layout
Returning home to New York City from Seoul recently meant a 14-hour nonstop flight in economy class aboard Korean Air’s Boeing 777-300ER. On... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aireon expands offerings in aviation data market
Aireon, the world’s leading provider of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services, is bringing its unparallele... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA enhances comms and safety in Polish airspace
The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected global air transport IT provider, SITA, in a four-year contract to digitally ... Continue Reading
Aviation stakeholders propose cabin changes to improve sustainability
HAMBURG — As the world of aviation attempts to find a ‘new normal’ post-pandemic, the return of the Passenger Experience Confere... Continue Reading
The ‘Queen of the Skies’ lives on — as a credit card
In a unique collaboration, Delta Air Lines and American Express (Amex) have announced a new credit card. While airline-branded credit cards ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Diehl Aviation makes significant contribution to A321XLR
New titanium wastewater tanks and the modern Airspace cabin for single-aisle make the Airbus A321XLR a true long-haul aircraft. On June 15, ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Systems to launch re-designed slot monitor
Lufthansa Systems will officially launch its completely new re-designed slot monitoring functionality, the NetLine/Sched Slot Monitor, on th... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA and Alstef Group launch Swift Drop self-bag drop
SITA today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Alstef Group, an established baggage handling specialist, to launch Swi... Continue Reading
ATR eyes quick-swap cabin to position turboprops as jet alternative
HAMBURG — The age of the turboprop is here…again. Aircraft manufacturer ATR, makers of the longstanding ATR 42 and 72, is making a str... Continue Reading