Delving into the economics of middle-seat-free flying
Airlines restarting operations to and from those countries and regions where the COVID-19 pandemic is coming under some semblance of control... Continue Reading
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PRMs share their concerns as air travel restarts with new protocols
As aviation begins to recover from the shock impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and #PaxEx changes are implemented on the ground and in the air,... Continue Reading
Qantas to supply masks to passengers but eschews blocked seats
In contrast to the likes of Delta Air Lines – which has committed to block middle seats and select window and aisle seats on aircraft ... Continue Reading
Aerofoam unveils seat blocking device for rapid reconfigurations
In recent weeks, aircraft interiors designers and manufacturers have tabled a variety of new economy class seat isolation screens and divide... Continue Reading
Astronics cuts employee count by 30% as COVID-19 impact hits hard
Astronics Corporation, a prominent supplier of in-seat power, IFE-related equipment and other commercial aircraft content, has implemented a... Continue Reading
Safran details impact of COVID-19 on business; sees gradual recovery
The COVID-19 crisis is negatively impacting most of Safran’s business, both original equipment and aftermarket services, with the French aer... Continue Reading
Airbus launches internal program to innovate for post-pandemic travel
Airbus has launched an internal initiative to ensure that the future of air travel is “not only comfortable but also safe in terms of viruse... Continue Reading
Flight experience as we know it will change: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace’s new president, Interiors, Troy Brunk is convinced the airline passenger experience as we know it will change in a post-p... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Flattening the curve, opening the skies and the road ahead
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Tamara Bullock, founder and CEO of aerospace communications firm Altitude Strategies, and Jim Faulkner, m... Continue Reading
Considering PaxEx as studios accelerate home release for some movies
Over the last month, as movie theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, consumers have been able to access certain new movies at home... Continue Reading
How airports can learn from high-speed train stations
From the Shinkansen in Japan to the TGV in France, the arrival of high-speed rail systems change the way our towns and cities evolve, servin... Continue Reading
Air Canada reconfiguring three passenger 777s to carry supplies
In recent weeks, many airlines have pivoted from transporting people aboard their commercial aircraft to instead carrying vital medical supp... Continue Reading
German firm transforms aircraft life vests into face masks
Bag To Life, a German firm which upcycles aircraft life vests into bags and travel accessories, has pivoted to making face masks with the ma... Continue Reading
IFE giants Panasonic and Thales implement layoffs in the United States
The two largest inflight entertainment companies in the world, Panasonic Avionics and Thales InFlyt Experience, have implemented workforce r... Continue Reading
IFEC ready to aid airlines impart new inflight protocols to passengers
For the last few decades, inflight entertainment and connectivity stakeholders have played an increasingly important role in air safety. Som... Continue Reading
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