#PaxEx Podcast: Bluebox CEO Kevin Clark unpacks business plan
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
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Panasonic, Airbus discuss possible interim solution for Ku HBCplus
Panasonic Avionics is in talks with Airbus about a possible “interim solution” for the Ku-band side of the airframer’s linefit, ... Continue Reading
Viasat details Amara nextgen inflight connectivity strategy
Twelve years ago, Viasat pioneered full, fast, free inflight Wi-Fi for JetBlue Airways, setting a standard for others to follow. At that tim... Continue Reading
EVA Air to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to loyalty members
EVA Air is the latest airline to adopt the free inflight Wi-Fi model for members of its loyalty program flying internationally, in addition ... Continue Reading
Accessible air travel solutions go mainstream at AIX 2025
Seeing a high volume of accessible aviation solutions at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg made my heart burst with joy. As a w... Continue Reading
American Airlines trials free inflight Wi-Fi before 2026 launch
American Airlines has vowed to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to loyalty members on 90% of its fleet starting in January 2026. But in the interim... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Will hydrogen fly high? John Thomas reveals strategy
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
United looks to set long-haul premium standard with Elevated 787-9
United Airlines is taking the premium cabin arms race among US majors to new heights with the unveiling of its premium-heavy Elevated interi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aireon eyes next phase of space-based VHF deployment
Aireon is advancing plans to launch up to 20 satellites in an equatorial orbit in the 2028 timeframe, under Phase 2 of its work to bring spa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gilat successfully flight tests ESR-2030Ku ESA
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today the successful... Continue Reading
Duffy eyes Newark flight cuts as ATC problems smart
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will meet with airlines serving Newark Liberty International Airport on 14 May to thrash out a plan... Continue Reading
WestJet rolls out superfast Starlink inflight Wi-Fi with no fanfare
I’ll admit it. I’ve got a bad habit of booking unprotected connections and rolling the dice with multi-leg trips on different ai... Continue Reading
Press Release: US Transportation Secretary unveils new ATC plan
WASHINGTON. D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-... Continue Reading
Gogo goes full throttle with Galileo STCs after securing FAA PMAs
Two months after receiving Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its Gogo Galileo half-duplex (H... Continue Reading
AmSafe Bridport unveils cockpit barrier for commercial aircraft
In August, any new commercial aircraft operated by scheduled airlines in the United States must have a secondary barrier installed between t... Continue Reading