flyadeal CEO talks inflight connectivity, expects decision by year-end
Saudi Arabian low-cost airline flyadeal, a Saudia Group subsidiary, is exploring inflight connectivity options for its all-Airbus fleet and ... Continue Reading
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Amtrak to launch NextGen Acela service on August 28
After nearly half a decade of watching, waiting, and testing, Amtrak has revealed that revenue passenger service of its NextGen Acela trains... Continue Reading
ANA taps Viasat to power free Wi-Fi on international routes
All Nippon Airways has selected Viasat’s Amara Ka-band satellite-powered high-speed inflight connectivity system for six Boeing 767-300ERs i... Continue Reading
SWISS reveals Senses mockups, readies for product debut on A350
In a testament to the power of color, materials and finish (CMF) in aircraft interiors, Swiss International Air Lines is receiving accolades... Continue Reading
flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway on why the LCC is growing quickly
If you ever get the chance to talk to flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway, don’t be surprised if you walk away from the conversation with a fresh i... Continue Reading
Etihad takes first A321LR with three classes and Safran seatback IFE
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft, and with it a three-class interior featuring a new front-row first cl... Continue Reading
US airlines get more time to install secondary cockpit barriers
US airlines will have more time to deploy secondary cockpit barriers on new commercial passenger aircraft after the US Federal Aviation Admi... Continue Reading
American to open Provisions by Admirals Club quick-visit lounge at CLT
American Airlines plans to offer a new perk for Admirals Club customers traversing its Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hub in ... Continue Reading
New Terminal One at JFK bakes in accessibility as it readies for debut
NEW YORK — Newark Liberty and New York LaGuardia boast gleaming new terminals, and now serious attention is being paid to sprucing up New Yo... Continue Reading
Virgin makes big premium push with 787-9 retrofits, Starlink and more
As airlines double down on their efforts to attract more high-value flyers including with new “business-plus” products, Virgin Atlantic has ... Continue Reading
LATAM sees significant boost in NPS with refurbished 787s
Last year, LATAM announced it would refit roughly two thirds of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with new cabin interiors, including new cust... Continue Reading
Factorydesign talks recent work for Iberia, Aer Lingus and more
Aircraft interior designers are accustomed to working in stealth mode for airlines given the hotly competitive nature of the industry, espec... Continue Reading
Does new Qatar Airways, Thales pact hint at what lies ahead?
Qatar Airways and long-standing IFE partner Thales have inked a memorandum of agreement that will see Thales support the carrier as it imple... Continue Reading
Expliseat targets growth in North American regional aviation market
Expliseat, which boasts an order book of around €50 million, has raised €36 million in a new funding round as it prepares to scale its light... Continue Reading
Air France continues 777-300ER refresh with order for Safran suites
SkyTeam alliance member Air France has tapped Safran Seats to equip a further 18 Boeing 777-300ERs with new doored mini-suites for business ... Continue Reading