United High-J 767 targets premium markets while de-risking economy
Having scrupulous investors means airlines are on the defensive, even sheepish, when explaining unit cost increases of just a single percent... Continue Reading
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Revisiting the promise of family zones on planes
Recent discussion about Japan Airlines’ (JAL) reservation system innovation, which shows where children are booked on the aircraft sea... Continue Reading
Four industry leaders predict the future of onboard power
September’s annual APEX EXPO usually comes shortly after the latest round of consumer personal electronic device changes from Apple, making ... Continue Reading
Accessible IFE comes in fits and starts, but regulatory push is needed
Bluebox Aviation Systems this spring was forthright about its hopes that airlines would voluntarily adopt accessible inflight entertainment ... Continue Reading
Formia’s latest Aeromexico amenity kits tell a surprising story
Let me tell you a story… about storytelling. That’s the latest watchword in amenity kit design, the particularly fascinating passenger exper... Continue Reading
Mythopoeia enters seatback IFE space as screens show staying power
Every few years, a major media title declares that seatback IFE is dead or dying. But the truth is that seatback IFE is not going anywhere o... Continue Reading
With new CEO, Aviointeriors tests “higher business class” waters
Italian seatmaker Aviointeriors is having quite the run of interesting momentum this year, not least because of airline industry veteran and... Continue Reading
New business seat being positioned to fight airline CO2 emissions
A new business class seat developed through a collaboration between Airbus, British Airways, Williams Advanced Engineering, JPA Design and S... Continue Reading
Race-related discrimination complaints against US airlines rise: GAO
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reviewed airlines’ consumer protections against discrimination on the basis of race,... Continue Reading
JetBlue IFE on new A321neo offers greatly improved PaxEx over LiveTV
As the venerable seatback screen starts to slowly fade away from certain narrowbody fleets, some airlines are doubling down on screens. Unve... Continue Reading
Sustainability proves key trend for inflight fabric: John Horsfall
Airlines are increasingly using new-design fabrics to improve the look, feel and cosiness of their cabins, whether in first, business or eco... Continue Reading
Sustainable inflight catering gets designer update by PriestmanGoode
Sustainability is top of mind for passengers and airlines alike, and now the industry’s designers are looking to make a meaningful contribut... Continue Reading
Panasonic activates new inflight PaxEx through software innovation
Panasonic Avionics has long been known for producing high-quality inflight entertainment systems. But while the firm is still committed to “... Continue Reading
IFPL Bluetooth audio jack goes low-power, skips GUI
As an increasing number of personal electronic devices eschew the long-lived 3.5mm headphone connector, passengers are traveling with Blueto... Continue Reading
Optimares secures Airbus A321 Quadra linefit as part of Qatar deal
When Italian seatmaker Optimares produces its first set of Quadra economy class seats for Qatar Airways’ Airbus A321neo, it will at the same... Continue Reading