Getting whimsical: the importance of designing joy into #PaxEx
Virgin America (RIP) had a point when it launched its Blah Airlines marketing campaign: when it’s done wrong, flying can be a boring, beige ... Continue Reading
Comfort
How smooth is a Gulfstream?
Smooth flight is critical to a comfortable ride. Top quality furnishings, broadband connectivity and detailed design count for nothing if yo... Continue Reading
During terminal construction, DEN flaunts its conspiracy theories
Denver International Airport (DEN) has been the subject of conspiracy theories dating as far back as its construction in the 1990s. In recen... Continue Reading
Design for passenger pleasure: six senses of appeal
Like hotels and stores, and other public spaces, the combined sensory impact of the aircraft cabin – what we refer to as ambiance R... Continue Reading
Embraer shows off its E2 Profit Hunter stateside, touts PaxEx
Shark Week may be over on the Discovery Channel but for the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, a hungry shark is still circling the w... Continue Reading
Global Eagle goes all in on connected entertainment experience
Achieving more than 900 installs within a decade is not the stuff that inflight connectivity dreams are made of. But for Global Eagle, which... Continue Reading
How new business jet designs inspire first class cabins worth the fare
Airbus has announced that its newest corporate jet, the ACJ320neo, has been assembled and is awaiting first flight in the coming days before... Continue Reading
Airlines are finally getting crafty with beers
It was not all that long ago that beer lovers aboard flights were under-served. While many airlines showcased their sommelier-chosen wine of... Continue Reading
Kid-Friendly Design: Improving Junior PaxEx
Flying is stressful and uncomfortable for everyone. Children are just more honest. When they are uncomfortable they voice their distress, wh... Continue Reading
How the stars aligned for an eclipse chasing photog on Southwest
When Carter Emmart, director of astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History, first saw photographer Jon Carmichael’s stunni... Continue Reading
Boeing hedges on NMA/797 PaxEx
Boeing continues the process of firming up its next-generation middle-market aircraft, which it has been calling the NMA, an acronym where t... Continue Reading
Beyond 2020: Future-proofing with universal design
Applying Universal Design to passenger experience accommodates the needs of all travelers and future-proofs the journey. The world is getti... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
US big three airlines consolidate business class changes, slowly
It’s been a while since we’ve had big changes out of the US big three in business class, with both Delta and United focused on their rollout... Continue Reading
Dishing on Eco-friendly, delectable design
We have seen some absolutely delectable tableware in the skies, and new Eco-friendly options are icing on the cake, but what if airline tabl... Continue Reading
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