Airlines deferring cabin upgrades as 737 MAX grounding drags on
The passenger experience is facing a medium-term setback as airlines put off non-essential upgrades in the wake of the prolonged Boeing 737 ... Continue Reading
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MAX grounding and coronavirus impact outlook for aircraft interiors
Two issues dominating global headlines, the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX and the coronavirus outbreak, will impact the outlook for aircra... Continue Reading
Service a lavatory from the aisle with ST Engineering’s Arc design
ST Engineering’s Arc lavatory aims for an interior appearance that is immediately eye-pleasing to economy class passengers but also industri... Continue Reading
Given CEO comments, should Delta feature recline as part of PaxEx?
They say you get what you pay for. But if you’ve paid for a Delta Air Lines seat with recline functionality, can you rest assured you’ll be ... Continue Reading
Flying amid coronavirus outbreak: China suggests PaxEx changes
Aisle or window seat? The favorite traveler quandary has new meaning when flying during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Just ask Chin... Continue Reading
More room in economy? Differentiation debate resurfaces
Airlines have typically argued against giving economy passengers more room, reckoning passengers simply will not pay for it: having spacious... Continue Reading
With moxy aplenty, Breeze Airways plans quick-swap PaxEx
Like a breath of fresh air David Neeleman’s new airline start-up wants to breeze into your air travel life and make it easier, while maintai... Continue Reading
Vistara CEO assures that carrier is not changing its business model
In Indian aviation, business flexibility is the order of the day. Case in point: full-service operator Vistara, which offers three classes o... Continue Reading
Touch seeks to go ABOVE and beyond with dynamic IFE content delivery
Content service provider Touch Inflight Solutions and its joint venture partner castLabs, a digital video technology company, are working to... Continue Reading
United segments 787 fleet, accommodating premium-light sub-fleet
United Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 and some 787-9s were delivered with the carrier’s old business class seats whereas the 787-10 and ... Continue Reading
David Bartlett confirms departure from Panasonic Avionics
David Bartlett, who until recently served as chief technology officer of Panasonic Avionics, is not discussing the reason why he has left th... Continue Reading
Global Eagle invites collaboration as it evaluates using Lumexis IP
With fiber optic cable business poised to grow in aviation, some stakeholders see a strong case for fiber-to-the-screen embedded IFE to make... Continue Reading
Crucial milestone achieved as Boeing 777X takes first flight
EVERETT: Boeing welcomed its newest airliner, the enormous 777-9X, to the skies for the first time on Saturday. The crucial milestone ushers... Continue Reading
Fiji Airways shows off full-flat seats and Bula Space on new A350
Relaxing on the way to paradise just got a little easier. Fiji Airways has two brand new Airbus A350 XWBs in its fleet, giving business clas... Continue Reading
Air France improving passenger experience at Paris airports
Since a successful passenger experience hinges on both airline and airport, Air France wants to change how its passengers use airports in Pa... Continue Reading
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