Starlux CSO talks Seattle market entry, Alaska Airlines codeshare
SEATTLE — Taiwanese startup Starlux Airlines officially added Seattle to its route map on 16 August, its third North American destination. T... Continue Reading
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Airbus eyes cabin accessibility solutions; says industry not there yet
Several aviation stakeholders are doing admirable and important work to address a glaring cabin accessibility problem: wheelchair users cann... Continue Reading
AliceBluAero hits Quantum SALF milestone; readies for EASA validation
After hitting a dynamic certification testing milestone in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland seatmaker AliceBluAero expects to receive UK... Continue Reading
Lufthansa takes one jet per month with Allegris; to ramp up in 2025
Lufthansa has welcomed a fifth aircraft fitted with its Allegris generation of longhaul product. Having launched Allegris on an Airbus A350 ... Continue Reading
Green Cabin Alliance on the need to standardise LCAs for interiors
The Green Cabin Alliance (GCA), which brings together experts and organisations from across the aircraft interiors industry with the shared ... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines backs JetZero, takes options for future BWB aircraft
Working to bring a viable low-emissions blended wing body (BWB) aircraft to market, JetZero has received a major vote of confidence from Ala... Continue Reading
Perceptions of luxury explored as caviar flies business on Qatar
In the ongoing luxury arms race at the front of the plane, Qatar Airways is unveiling caviar service in business class — on just over a doze... Continue Reading
Emirates new 777 business class brings fleet up to A380 standard
Emirates is playing it safe — perhaps too safe? — with its refurbished Boeing 777 business class seats, which are very similar to the stagge... Continue Reading
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, comes of age with honed biz model
Celebrating its 18th birthday, now-adult carrier IndiGo has come of age with the announcement that it will launch its first-ever truly premi... Continue Reading
SIMONA Boltaron ensures material traceability in sustainability push
SIMONA Boltaron, a thermoplastics specialist serving aerospace, mass transportation and other industries, is laser engraving its materials w... Continue Reading
IndiGo to launch business class with Recaro recliners on A321neos
IndiGo has become the latest low-cost carrier to alter its business model by offering a premium product. The Indian operator has revealed th... Continue Reading
Spirit serves up blocked middle and Go Big fare bundles
The airline industry loves to play follow the leader, and Florida-based Spirit Airlines is once again reacting to a major change made by its... Continue Reading
TCI’s new Crystal biz suite breaks ground for Turkish Airlines
FARNBOROUGH — In the ongoing context of seatmaker and supplier overconsolidation, production problems and quality issues, the expansion of T... Continue Reading
Acro CEO on why Series 9 recyclability is only the beginning
When it comes to achieving 100% recyclability of its seats, Acro Aircraft Seating is leaving no stone — or rather, material — unturned. An i... Continue Reading
British Airways’ new narrowbody cabin: a breath of fresh air
FARNBOROUGH — British Airways’ Airbus A320neo on static display at the Farnborough Airshow feels like it heralds a new BA. Your first ... Continue Reading