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A female Lufthansa Technik (LHT) machinist is working with a tool.

Press Release: LHT records rising number of apprentices

The rising global demand for air travel and the resulting increased need for aircraft maintenance, overhaul and repair services also leads t... Continue Reading

Pilots are using flight simulators with the Lufthansa Systems Lido FMS service.

Press Release: Singapore’s simulators reach new heights with Lido FMS

Lufthansa Systems announced that Aviation Safety and Training Singapore Pte. Ltd., a high-technology based training solutions provider and t... Continue Reading

Waste to Wonder project participants: Rosanta Chávez Silva (left) and Silvia Flores Martínez (right), members of the Tarahumara tribe in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Press Release: Avolon, Soisa partner to benefit Mexican communities

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has partnered with Soisa Aircraft Interiors on a project to turn scrap material from old ... Continue Reading

Recaro business class seat demonstrator R Horizon. The sensor-laden seat is lit with blue LEDs and a small display with green notifications sits to the side.

Recaro stretches out with muscle-exercising seat demonstrator

Passenger wellness, health and comfort are growing topics of discussion within aviation, especially as airlines push ultra-long-haul flight ... Continue Reading

Rendering of Telesat Lightspeed satellite in orbit

Press Release: Telesat taps MDA for satellites, says Lightspeed funded

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that space technology company MDA Ltd. will bui... Continue Reading

A rendering of various Air India aircraft in-flight on a sunny day.

Press Release: Air India unveils new brand identity and livery

Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, today unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold... Continue Reading

Panasonic's Astrova technology is being displayed in an economy class seat. A connected laptop is sitting on a charging tray table.

Press Release: Panasonic unveils major expansion to GEO network

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) today announces a major expansion of its global connectivity network with the addition o... Continue Reading

Acro Aircraft Seating Series 9 slimline economy class seats in an aircraft cabin. This view was snapped aft of the cabin, and shows the seatbacks of this 3-3-configured narrowbody.

‘No excuse’ for making non-recyclable aircraft seats: AIRA

There is no excuse for manufacturers to make aircraft seats that are not 100% recyclable. This is the view of Tony Seville, director of UK-b... Continue Reading

Hughes JUPITER 3 (EchoStar XXIV) ultra high-density satellite pictured before it was delivered to the U.S. Space Coast for launch preparations. Photo Credit: Maxar

Press Release: DISH Network and EchoStar to combine

DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for DISH Network to combine ... Continue Reading

Cathay Pacific seatback IFE on an A321neo

Press Release: Anuvu completes contract renewals with leading airlines

Anuvu, the leading provider of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, today announced... Continue Reading

An older looking embedded IFE screen is showing the landing page for Kenya Airways

Room for improvement on Kenya Airways long-haul

Booked and canceled in 2020, my plan to go to Kenya with my partner for some wildlife tourism was realized this summer. Our Kenya Airways fl... Continue Reading

An American Airlines aircraft parked on a sunny day.

Press Release: American researches contrail avoidance with AI

American Airlines announced today the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on contrail avoidance, with results verified by satellite imager... Continue Reading

LSG Group half year earnings figures 2023

Press Release: LSG Group on track to becoming standalone company

As the first half of the year came to a close, revenues continued to rise for the LSG Group, as the company prepares to go through a change ... Continue Reading

Pittsburgh International Airport childcare center is brightly lit by a large windows. Many toys fill the room.

Press Release: PIT celebrates grand opening of new childcare center

Finding childcare is one of the biggest challenges working parents face. For workers at Pittsburgh International Airport, it just got easier... Continue Reading

Emirates Business Class amenity kits 2023. Featuring a silver and lilac theme, various items are laid out such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and other toiletries.

Press Release: Emirates unveils Bulgari kits for Autumn/Winter

Emirates is unveiling its new collection of stylish Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class. The range... Continue Reading