Canada, isn’t it time for inflight wireless?
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet recently announced plans for bringing Ku-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity and live televisio... Continue Reading
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VIDEO: What bird strike testing looks like
Here at Runway Girl Network we’re always on the lookout for good bird strike testing videos. Call it a sickness if you will, but this ... Continue Reading
Condor uses small touches to improve holiday PaxEx
We all know the expression that proclaims, “Getting there is half the fun,” but few carriers in the holiday travel world have taken it on as... Continue Reading
OnAir responds
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Why children need restraint systems on board
Perhaps the most harrowing news about the two serious turbulence-related incidents this week which resulted in serious or critical injuries ... Continue Reading
Under exemption overseas
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Bird strikes have big safety and financial impact
The FAA estimates that the cost associated with bird strike damage to civil aircraft could be as high as $957 million per year in the US. In... Continue Reading
That’s confidential
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New generation of air traveler desires status
Many folks reading this article can probably remember the launch of Virgin Atlantic and the unconventional marketing campaigns that helped t... Continue Reading
Honeywell says it won’t wiggle on bird strike
As inflight connectivity providers work to meet the FAA’s protocol for bird strike testing of antenna radomes on aircraft, some are experien... Continue Reading
In-seat power market hot as passengers crave juice
Now that inflight connectivity has become an expected amenity to passengers and wireless inflight entertainment is growing in popularity, th... Continue Reading
UPDATE: News and notes
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Some passengers grumbling about OnAir experience
Inflight connectivity provider OnAir’s services have become the subject of mounting complaints. Some passengers dislike the MB data packages... Continue Reading
VietJetAir gives glimpse of gender equality
Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin drew attention last week for his ageist and sexist comments at the Singapore Air Show, and for crying “Bring... Continue Reading
Air China to trial Global Eagle inflight Internet on 777
Air China has inked an agreement to trial Global Eagle Entertainment’s inflight high-speed Internet solution aboard a Boeing 777-200, markin... Continue Reading
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