Airport Security Theatre: A play in two parts
The airport security situation remains a mess for many passengers. We’ve heard of new rules being tested by the TSA for domestic US tr... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Mary Kirby
JAL’s new business-heavy 787-9 doubles down on the premium market
Zodiac’s three-dimensional Aries product is enabling Japan Airlines to add eight fully flat seats with direct aisle access to its Boeing 787... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Smart design on display at Future Travel Experience expo
As vendors vie for space in the airport and on board aircraft, this week’s Future Travel Experience (FTE) Europe conference and exposition i... Continue Reading
Mitsubishi MRJ stasis inside and out is evident
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp is at a crossroads, with a much-delayed MRJ program, overweight aircraft and little progress to show. First off, th... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: A successful launch but challenges remain for EAN
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Is it an accident when airlines offer bad pricing on product bundles?
Do you expect a discount for buying a bundle of products? Or should you pay a premium for getting everything you need in one click? Airlines... Continue Reading
Airbus unveils combined and floating deployable flight recorders
In a bold move towards improving the survivability of aircraft flight recorders for commercial aircraft worldwide, Airbus is working in part... Continue Reading
Twin-aisle challenges affect suppliers and passengers
Delta Air Lines’ first Airbus A350 recently showed up fully painted and performing test flights in advance of delivery next month. It is one... Continue Reading
Seatmakers offer new PED holders, but room remains for innovation
Personal electronic devices will be the passenger experience trend of the year — again — not least because of the illogical and dangerous mo... Continue Reading
MAS CEO: Thompson developing new direct aisle access seat for 737
LE BOURGET — Seatmaker Thompson Aero is designing a new fully flat seat with direct aisle access for the Boeing 737 cross-section, which Mal... Continue Reading
Elegant Qatar Qsuite exceeds expectations, shows safety innovations
LE BOURGET — Unveiled by chief executive Akbar al Baker, Qatar Airways’ innovative next-generation Qsuite business class saw long queues as ... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: (UPDATE) A JetBlue IFE switch, but a launch on Azul
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Airbus, Palantir unveil Skywise IoT data platform for aviation
LE BOURGET — Airbus is making a major play for the operational and passenger benefits of the Internet of Things with its new Skywise open av... Continue Reading
Airbus’ A320 Airspace cabin grows bins, modernises cabin
LE BOURGET — Despite a wider fuselage and seats, Airbus has lagged Boeing’s 737 passenger experience in style — and more importantly in over... Continue Reading
JAL’s domestic 777 first class exceeds expectations
Japan Airlines’ renowned domestic widebody service offers ten-abreast economy, eight-abreast Class J business-light, and full service first ... Continue Reading
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