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Cathay aircraft with the 80th anniversary livery taking off.

Press Release: Cathay kicks off 80th anniversary celebrations

Stepping into 2026, Cathay is excited to officially launch its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of moving its home city,... Continue Reading

A passenger is seen here using a Skyted headset inflight.

Press Release: SPI to integrate Skyted silent call tech to RAVE IFE

Skyted, the deeptech startup pioneering silent and confidential voice communication announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with Saf... Continue Reading

Hawaiian Airlines A330 in flight over the islands.

Press Release: Alaska’s Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600m to modernize

Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively... Continue Reading

Lufthansa aircraft in blue and white livery with "1926-2026" on the side.

Press Release: Lufthansa’s 100th provides moment of pride and reflection

In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the sam... Continue Reading

LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 new cabin.

Press Release: LOT Polish Airlines unveils new 737 MAX 8 interior

LOT Polish Airlines has unveiled a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin interior inspired by Poland’s natural landscapes — in particular the Tatra Mou... Continue Reading

The ONT+ Visitor Pass Program allows non-ticketed guests to enjoy some of the airport's post-security amenities, such as Brewery X, or go directly to a gate to accompany or greet family and friends who are traveling.

Press Release: Ontario airport’s visitor pass program nears 100,000 users

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to sur... Continue Reading

A Brussels Airlines crew member is handing a meal to a passenger.

Press Release: Brussels Airlines offers regional cuisine on Africa flights

As of January 2026, Brussels Airlines will offer meals inspired by its sub-Saharan African network on long-haul flights from Africa to Bruss... Continue Reading

Rendering of CALC A320neo Family aircraft in flight.

Press Release: CALC orders 30 additional A320neo Family aircraft

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong de... Continue Reading

Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO connectivity on a train in Gabon

Press Release: Eutelsat and Airtel Gabon bring rail connectivity to Gabon

Eutelsat today announced that its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services are being deployed to connect passenger trains in Gabon... Continue Reading

American Airlines aircraft at their gates at DFW.

Press Release: American further strengthens its Flagship hub, DFW

American Airlines is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the airline’s largest... Continue Reading

American Airlines’ Premium Economy on A321XLR is a delight

After reviewing American Airlines’ inaugural Airbus A321XLR revenue flight from the vantage point of a Flagship Suite Business Class s... Continue Reading

Panasonic Astrova IFE screen is embedded into a business class seat.

Press Release: Panasonic’s Astrova IFE achieves historic milestone

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading supplier of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions,... Continue Reading

Press Release: Qanot Sharq takes delivery of its first A321XLR

Qanot Sharq, one of Uzbekistan’s leading private passenger airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A321XLR aircraft via a lo... Continue Reading

Eve's full-scale eVOTL in flight for the first time.

Press Release: Eve’s eVTOL prototype completes successful first flight

Eve Air Mobility (Eve), a company dedicated to the development of a suite of solutions for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, including an... Continue Reading

American Airlines Airbus A321XLR Flagship Suite sits empty and ready for a passenger.

Welcome to American’s A321XLR inaugural in a Flagship Suite

Nearly 12 years ago in January 2014, I was on board American Airlines’ inaugural A321T flight from Los Angeles to New York JFK, and it... Continue Reading