Mary Kirby, Author at Runway Girl - Page 10 of 460Runway Girl

United Airlines jets at Dulles. United is a customer of Viasat inflight connectivity

Viasat grows in-service tails despite United’s Starlink pivot

Viasat is remaining cautious when discussing the impact of United Airlines’ decision to migrate to SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity, bu... Continue Reading

Close up of a young woman using her phone to access inflight entertainment and connectivity whilst flying in an aircraft

Telesat retains Lightspeed partner model in aero as momentum mounts

Canadian geostationary satellite operator Telesat intends to stay the course with its partnership model when addressing the aviation market ... Continue Reading

Spirit aircraft engine is seen from the passenger window inflight.

Spirit Airlines to restructure under Chapter 11

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its operation, and expects to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchang... Continue Reading

Jiatai economy class seat quad against a light grey background

Jiatai to optimize economy seats for 10-abreast A350

Jiatai, a unit of AVIC Cabin Systems, will optimize its economy class seats to support the new 10-abreast configuration for the Airbus A350 ... Continue Reading

A mean leans back and enjoys his seat aboard a retrofitted ATR. The seatback features a device holder. The passenger's device is propped up on it.

Air Tahiti selects Expliseat seats for ATRs, launches Premium class

Air Tahiti is fitting its ATR turboprops from nose to tail with lightweight Expliseat seats with extra comfort, and is launching a new eight... Continue Reading

The AirLounge is a wide seat in Finnair blue with cream finishes and a stripped pillow

Collins AirLounge exceeds Finnair business class promises

Your author’s history with the most recent Finnair business class product dates back nearly a decade, having been invited to Helsinki in 201... Continue Reading

A young woman remains in her wheelchair onboard in a Multi Purpose Compartment that can also facilitate her companions, or be used for regular seating when not needed for a wheelchair. The wheelchair is tied down for safety.

Airbus reveals concept for wheelchair tie-down and companion travel

Airbus has developed a flexible new concept that would enable a wheelchair user to remain in their own chair onboard aircraft, whilst also p... Continue Reading

Hands-on with Iberia’s A321XLR business class seat

MADRID — Ahead of its inaugural Airbus A321XLR flight to Boston, Iberia unveiled the new twinjet during a media event today. Runway Girl Net... Continue Reading

RGN Premium: Covid-era quality issues + an Air France tail update

Welcome to RGN Premium content. This page is only available to active members. Already a member? LOGIN HERE Interested in becoming a member?... Continue Reading

Press Release: Air India completes merger with Vistara

Air India Group has completed the operational integration and legal merger between Air India and Vistara, creating a full-service carrier of... Continue Reading

How TGV Duplex sets the pace for first class train travel

France’s TGV is often lauded as the best high-speed rail service in the world. A trailblazer in the 1970s, the French network now cris... Continue Reading

#PaxEx Podcast banner against a black background

#PaxEx Podcast: A conversation with Breeze Airways’ Fiona Kiesel

Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading

Aerial shot of Zhuhai Technician College

Press Release: HAECO and Zhuhai Technician College forge partnership

HAECO has announced a partnership with Zhuhai Technician College (ZTC) aimed at developing a robust talent pipeline for the aviation industr... Continue Reading

LATAM 787; the airline is investing in its maintenance facility for the aircraft

Press Release: LATAM Airlines Brazil invests in MRO for 787

LATAM announces its largest investment in the past 10 years at its maintenance base, with nearly $7 million allocated for a new specialized ... Continue Reading

Ethiopian Airlines' first Airbus A350-1000

Press Release: Ethiopian, Thales celebrate A350-1000 with AVANT Up

In Toulouse, France, Ethiopian Airlines and Thales celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first A350-1000 aircraft, which is also the firs... Continue Reading