Why it’s high time to start future-proofing aircraft interiors
At the APEX Expo last month, Airbus head of aircraft interiors marketing Zuzana Hrnkova quietly noted how Airbus’ A350 program focussed heav... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Mary Kirby
VIDEO: JetBlue studies permanent card that becomes boarding pass
More than a decade ago the concept of a permanent boarding pass for an airline was actually implemented. It was quickly scuttled due to regu... Continue Reading
Lufthansa keeps middle seats, but makes changes in 747-400 refit
In what could be perceived as a quiet downgrade for business class passengers, Lufthansa is keeping middle seats on its Boeing 747-400 fleet... Continue Reading
Airlines must not fail in duty to assist passengers with disabilities
In the United States, airlines must abide by laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Part 382 of Title 14 of the US code. In ... Continue Reading
Could major US airline create an economy minus cabin?
A US legacy airline is shopping around the idea that it’s planning to create an “economy minus” cabin in a move to a new model of dome... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Another GOGO win?
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Free inflight Wi-Fi on the horizon for airline passengers
In the world of inflight Internet service the price point to consumers remains a touchy subject. For many providers keeping the higher cost ... Continue Reading
British Airways not pressed to equip long-haul fleet with Internet
The pace of global inflight connectivity installs in commercial aviation continues to increase. For transoceanic flights the satellite-based... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why aviation shouldn’t just drink Cisco’s Kool-Aid on IoE
The leitmotif of my many discussions with cabin interiors specialists at the recent APEX Expo in Anaheim was the responsibility of designers... Continue Reading
United is on bleeding edge of integrating multiple Wi-Fi products
LAS VEGAS: Passengers focus on the value inflight connectivity brings in the form of distraction or entertainment; they want to be online an... Continue Reading
Connectivity providers divided on ease of aircraft e-enablement
When virtually everyone in the inflight connectivity service provider space come together to discuss what it takes to ensure aircraft are fu... Continue Reading
When it comes to the hump, size matters
Inflight connectivity providers are working hard at improvements in satellite antenna technology, bringing a variety of new options to the m... Continue Reading
Virgin Australia opts for B/E Super Diamond seat on A330s and 777s
Editor’s note: Virgin Australia has chosen the reverse herringbone B/E Aerospace Super Diamond seat for its long-haul Boeing 777-300ER... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic picks Gogo 2Ku inflight Internet for existing fleet
ANAHEIM: Virgin Atlantic confirms it has tapped Gogo to install its 2Ku inflight connectivity product across the carrier’s fleet, as f... Continue Reading
Panasonic wows with new phased array antenna for inflight Internet
The market for electronic phased array antennae is heating up. Panasonic Avionics and Boeing have teamed up to provide a new, light-weight a... Continue Reading
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