Kintetsu Railway’s “kindness” seat: an innovative inspiration
When passenger experience innovations on Japanese railways come to mind, the high-speed Shinkansen, the backbone of the nation’s comprehensi... Continue Reading
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Austrian AeroSHARK highlights fuel efficiency gain for older jets
Austria, despite its many beautiful lakes, is a landlocked country to which sharks are not indigenous, so it is with a certain irony that it... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA teams with cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybe... Continue Reading
Press Release: AIX helps airlines discover #PaxEx solutions
A host of new exhibitors will join this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), to debut innovative cabin interiors products and solutions, or... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic Avionics opens new Portland software center
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the leading provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, has ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air France debuts signature fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian
For the first time in its history, Air France has launched its signature home fragrance, AF001. To create this fragrance, the airline called... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: New era for IFE as demand grows for event-driven content
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from DIRECTV INFLIGHT head of aviation strategy Kim DeFlesco As the world of air travel continues to ev... Continue Reading
Press Release: SkyTeam Loyalty Benefits Calculator eliminates guesswork
From priority check-in to expedited baggage handling, customers can quickly see which benefits apply across their journey thanks to SkyTeam’... Continue Reading
Press Release: Sama, Qatar Airways’ digital crew debuts on social media
Meet Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, now taking flight on social media. As the face of Qatar Airways’ innovatio... Continue Reading
Tough to top Turkish Airlines deal for IST-NAV flight
The other-worldly landscapes of Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, are some of the nation’s top tourist sites. High-speed rail has... Continue Reading
Press Release: Asia-Pacific growth to drive global airline revenue: Avolon
Growth in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to help drive global airline revenue over US$1 trillion for the first time in 2025, according ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus reports 766 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024
Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers around the world in 2024. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 878 gross new... Continue Reading
Minutely adjustable seat actuation software promises comfort boost
As airlines seek to extend the number of ultra-longhaul flights, and as more aircraft capable of flying farther are delivered, the wellbeing... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta, Airbus deepen innovation partnership
As Delta celebrates turning 100, the global airline is working to shape the future of the next century of flight. A new partnership with Air... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eutelsat America and OneWeb Technologies name CEO
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc (EACOWT), which operate as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary o... Continue Reading