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Press Release: Fifth and sixth SES O3b mPOWER satellites launch

SES announced today that two additional O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Ca... Continue Reading

Tailwind Air’s seaplane tempts with thrilling NYC-BOS short hop

For many travelers, a low fare is the most important metric when booking transportation. For others, a premium experience tops all other req... Continue Reading

A lounge bar in cabin is all white with chrome details and a bar that is lit with accent lights. Twikle lights shine above the room.

Lufthansa Technik and BBJ take celestial approach to 777-9 VVIP cabin

Days before the Dubai Airshow cuts the ribbon on its biennial event, Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) have unveiled a ... Continue Reading

Jetstar Boeing 787 aircraft in-flight. The livery is mostly white with a orange belly and tail.

Press Release: Jetstar announces interior revamp for international 787s

Jetstar will invest in a multi-million-dollar upgrade of its existing Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, providing customers with more inflight co... Continue Reading

A rendering of the ThinKom ThinAir Ka1717 terminal on a regional jet

Press Release: ThinKom inks deal for regional jet antenna production

ThinKom’s ThinAir Ka1717 terminal is ready to take flight. The company secured a contract to deliver 500 shipsets of the system, allowing fo... Continue Reading

Four leather armchairs situated around a small round table next to a window overlooking the airport grounds.

Iberia’s nice Velázquez lounge at Madrid could get even nicer

Iberia’s hub in Madrid Barajas offers two lounges that cater to its business class and elite status passengers, with the smaller of th... Continue Reading

A Lufthansa female passenger is using her mobile device inflight to utilize free messaging

Press Release: Lufthansa to offer free messaging on European flights

Good news for passengers who also want to be reachable above the clouds. From mid-January 2024, Lufthansa will offer unlimited free messagin... Continue Reading

Press Release: Cyprus Airways selects AirFi wireless IFE for growing fleet

Cyprus Airways has become the latest carrier to deploy airline technology provider AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment across its fleet... Continue Reading

Seymour Galápagos Ecological Airport is pictured.

Press Release: SITA revolutionizes check-in at Seymour Airport

Expanding its two-decade long partnership with leading global private airport operator Corporación América Airports S. A. (CASA), SITA is br... Continue Reading

Rows of seats with seatback IFE on the Air Canada A220-300 Disney

Press Release: Air Canada first airline to offer Disney+ originals onboard

Air Canada today became the first airline globally to bring Disney+ Originals to the skies through its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.... Continue Reading

A woman is sitting in a brown lounge chair enjoying a cup of tea in the Etihad lounge.

Etihad designs enlightening new Abu Dhabi Terminal A lounge complex

As Abu Dhabi flag carrier Etihad transitions its flights to the massive new Terminal A at its home airport starting this week, it’s also unv... Continue Reading

Rendering of Eve electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in green livery.

Press Release: Eve names avionics and other suppliers for eVTOL

Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) named three new suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Garmin® (NYSE... Continue Reading

A cultural display in celebration of RECARO in China

Press Release: Recaro Aircraft Seating celebrates 10 years in China

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) celebrated a decade of success at its facility in Qingdao, China. The milestone was marked with an event on... Continue Reading

A mobile phone and tablet are showing entertainment content with a splash effect around them. Inflight Dublin partners with Soft Space

Press Release: Inflight Dublin, Soft Space partner on Order to Seat

Inflight Dublin (IFD), a global leader in inflight entertainment (IFE) and wireless solutions, is partnering with Soft Space to bring an Ord... Continue Reading

United Polaris Business Class seat is mostly grey with dark blue accents and a blue blanket.

United Airlines’ Polaris impresses aboard 777-200 on HND-SFO

Having been a loyal fan of Alaska Airlines and Delta for more than a decade, I managed to completely miss United Airlines’ flagship in... Continue Reading