Jetstar ramps up digital PaxEx on Airbus narrowbodies with Bluebox
“The digital cabin is here.” So says Kevin Clark, the CEO of Bluebox Aviation Systems, whose customer Jetstar Group has started accept... Continue Reading
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Lufthansa touts seven different business class options under Allegris
NEW YORK — This year has been a year of recovery for Lufthansa, including in the Americas where the German juggernaut has seen its 2022 corp... Continue Reading
A350 testbed demos ‘most energy efficient flight’ in advance of 4D
MUNICH — With 30% sustainable aviation fuel and 70% kerosene-based jet fuel in its tanks, Airbus’ Airspace Explorer A350-900 flight test air... Continue Reading
OneWeb focuses on B2B aero model; ESAs for networks
OneWeb has not yet formalized its second-generation constellation plan but is eyeing a “late 2026 or early 2027” launch of what are likely t... Continue Reading
Pipe diversity a focus as SmartSky sells nationwide ATG to airlines
The confidential nature of many business aviation contracts often prevents suppliers from making splashy announcements and divulging specifi... Continue Reading
Airbus advances design of Airspace Link smart platform
Anyone who has connected their oven to the Internet to cook this year’s Thanksgiving turkey to perfection or used a smart HVAC system to ach... Continue Reading
Struggling with mom guilt? Leading Ladies share advice
Achieving a work/life “balance” can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re a parent to small children. The struggle is particularly a... Continue Reading
Thompson to create Northern Ireland aircraft seat crash test facility
In a sign that Thompson Aero Seating has well and truly arrived, the fast-growing premium aircraft seatmaker has announced plans to create a... Continue Reading
Intelsat sees 2Ku longevity but prepares for ESA-enabled future
Even as Intelsat is developing an electronically steerable antenna (ESA) to support OneWeb’s service and its multi-orbit network plan for in... Continue Reading
New Terminal 2 adds jewel in the crown of fast-growing BLR Airport
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recently inaugurated its new Terminal 2 in the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendr... Continue Reading
Pexco Aerospace highlights knock-on benefits of AirShield
High-efficiency particulate air (commonly known as HEPA) filters have purified the air onboard many modern jets for decades. And, during the... Continue Reading
Airbus HBCplus could accelerate adoption of free Wi-Fi model: Safran
Much ink has been spilled about Airbus’ decision to offer supplier-furnished broadband inflight connectivity in the form of its new HBCplus ... Continue Reading
Kontron tackles aviation supply chain constraint with rapid innovation
Lingering Covid-driven supply chain constraints and increased costs have exacerbated system obsolescence problems in aviation, including in ... Continue Reading
New virtual restaurant at SEA extends airport ghost kitchen trend
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has joined the small but growing flock of airports that are home to ghost kitchens and virtual re... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Acro Aircraft Seating chief executive Neil Cairns
Acro Aircraft Seating is perhaps best known in commercial aviation as a purveyor of sturdy yet lightweight slimline economy class seats that... Continue Reading