Press Release: Hexcel, JetZero partner on composites for Z4 demonstrator
Hexcel is advancing a strategic partnership with JetZero through the FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program, q... Continue Reading
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Press Release: LATAM now flying Recaro R7 Premium Business
Starting April 26, LATAM Group began operating three Boeing 787-8 aircraft featuring renovated cabins, including Recaro R7 suites in Premium... Continue Reading
Air Inuit captivates another AvGeek with 737-200 combi experience
When most people think of Quebec, their minds almost certainly go to places like Montreal and Quebec City. But the vast majority of the prov... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Group uses AI to reduce food waste
With the “Tray Tracker,” the Lufthansa Group has developed an innovative, AI-supported solution to measure and reduce onboard meal returns. ... Continue Reading
Press Release: HEICO Corporation acquires Rosen Aviation
Rosen Aviation, IFE and cabin electronics experts headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, today announced they have officially been acquired by the... Continue Reading
Intelsat multi-orbit IFC showdown: AC CRJ900 versus AA E175
With Intelsat’s legacy air-to-ground network shutdown looming, airlines are making haste in deploying replacement inflight connectivity syst... Continue Reading
Etihad new A321LR: first class, but surprisingly business-y
Etihad’s twenty Airbus A321LRs start arriving in August, and will feature two first class mini-suites — in the form of front-row business-pl... Continue Reading
ANA boosts legroom and recline with new Recaro 787 seats
HAMBURG — Japanese full-service airline ANA is to install Recaro’s R3 economy (previously the CL3810) and R4 premium economy (previously PL3... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boom to launch Symphony engine testing at CASP
Adams County and Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) announce a major milestone in aerospace development as Boom Supersonic has selected CASP... Continue Reading
Recliner comfort: can Slouch help to fix the slouch issue?
HAMBURG — In the industry’s ongoing search to make recliner seats more comfortable, what kinematic and structural designs can improve comfor... Continue Reading
Press Release: EFW and Confity ink A330P2F conversion pact
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, today announced it has signed an agreement with Confity Cap... Continue Reading
Press Release: beOnd introduces personalised amenity kit
beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has introduced a new personalised amenity kit, developed in collaboration with Avant — the... Continue Reading
Press Release: Singapore Airlines and OpenAI partner to enhance PaxEx
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and OpenAI are working together to develop and implement advanced Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) soluti... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: The growing presence of female voices in aviation operations
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Assaia product manager Diana Vidstrom, who is also a student pilot. When we discuss women in aviat... Continue Reading
Press Release: Saudi aviation achieves record Q1 2025 pax numbers
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced record-breaking passenger growth for the first quarter of 2025, along with surg... Continue Reading