Press Release: American taps Thales in-seat IFE for A321XLR and 787-9s
The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has selected Thales’ latest AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) solution to equip its new A32... Continue Reading
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Despite COVID screening delay and HEL freezing over, Finnair soars
When my SAS flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen canceled and left me without a way to catch my connecting flight to New York, I had to scram... Continue Reading
HUB FBO on leading by example to improve gender diversity
Back in December 2020, a press release from the recently rebranded and upgraded HUB FBO at Quebec’s Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, arr... Continue Reading
Press Release: Travizory installs health biometric corridor in Seychelles
Travizory Border Security has installed a cutting-edge biometric corridor for traveler screening in the Republic of Seychelles, to guarantee... Continue Reading
Press Release: Follow WHO advice and rescind travel bans, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately r... Continue Reading
Press Release: MHIRJ, Aero HygenX sign agreement for RAY UV-C Robot
Aero HygenX, makers of the “RAY” line of UV-C light disinfecting technologies for aviation, and MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) are pleased to... Continue Reading
Press Release: New Symphonie consortium in Europe wins concept study
New Symphonie, the recently established consortium of 22 European companies, has won the European Commission call for tenders entitled “New ... Continue Reading
Cebu’s 459-seater A330neo: density beyond “greige”
When Cebu Pacific announced at the 2019 Paris Air Show how many seats it was putting on its Airbus A330neo, there were gasps of shock. 460 w... Continue Reading
A solid seat but soft product falls short in SAS A350 business
While I started my pandemic-era US domestic flying as soon as the COVID-19 shots were in my arm, I continued to shy away from international ... Continue Reading
Press Release: First UK-generated satnav signal in test project
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications is working on a UK Space Agency-funded test project with the European ... Continue Reading
Press Release: TAP chooses LHT’s AVIATAR for digital fleet support
TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a five-year agreement for digital support by AVIATAR for its entire Airbus fleet. To d... Continue Reading
Press Release: Safran enters into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia
Safran today announces that it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia from Eurazeo alongside the founders and management. ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Thales completes acquisition of Moog navigation aids
Thales has acquired the Moog ground-based navigation aids business located in Salt Lake City, Utah, enabling it to provide a more comprehens... Continue Reading
Flydubai splits fleet between new Eclipse, Vantage and all-economy
Flydubai sees its new HAECO Eclipse staggered-angled business class seat as a key part of its future passenger experience proposition, and p... Continue Reading
AvGeek Log: Flying increasingly elusive 747 never gets old
After a week working in Dubai it was time to fly home to Seattle. Much like my outbound trip, Air Canada offered fares that were head and sh... Continue Reading