Aer Lingus takes first two A321XLRs, preps for Nashville, Indianapolis
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two Airbus A321XLR extra-long-range narrowbodies. The new CFM LEAP-1A-powered ... Continue Reading
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US DOT rule strengthens ACAA implementation for wheelchair users
On 2 October 1986, then-US President Ronald Reagan signed the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) into law, prohibiting airlines from discriminati... Continue Reading
Air Canada promises free, fast Wi-Fi starting in 2025
Tis’ the season for goodwill and generosity, and Air Canada is ready to do its part. The Star Alliance member has announced it will offer “f... Continue Reading
Why e-paper specialist Media Carrier sees IFC as opportunity
Say what you will about physical inflight magazines, they were remarkably resilient for decades. First launched in 1952 by Pan Am and quickl... Continue Reading
Icelandair A321LR features several firsts including Astrova IFE debut
REYKJAVIK — A light rain did not dampen the celebratory mood today at Icelandair’s Keflavík Airport (KEF) hub, where the carrier welco... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: David Neeleman’s five air travel predictions for 2025
Widely considered one of the most successful airline entrepreneurs in the world, Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman shares his fi... Continue Reading
How a key project for Lufthansa saw Spafax extend its PaxEx reach
Global travel media agency Spafax has long served the inflight entertainment content needs of airlines by leveraging innovative technology, ... Continue Reading
How Astronics serves the evolving IFEC market, supports cabin mods
Astronics has long been known as a trusted supplier in aviation and defense. Offering a cadre of power, connectivity, lighting, interiors, s... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: A Viasat chat as connectivity becomes entertainment
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
Jiatai to optimize economy seats for 10-abreast A350
Jiatai, a unit of AVIC Cabin Systems, will optimize its economy class seats to support the new 10-abreast configuration for the Airbus A350 ... Continue Reading
Air Tahiti selects Expliseat seats for ATRs, launches Premium class
Air Tahiti is fitting its ATR turboprops from nose to tail with lightweight Expliseat seats with extra comfort, and is launching a new eight... Continue Reading
Airbus reveals concept for wheelchair tie-down and companion travel
Airbus has developed a flexible new concept that would enable a wheelchair user to remain in their own chair onboard aircraft, whilst also p... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: A conversation with Breeze Airways’ Fiona Kiesel
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
Breeze Airways mulls catering options as it looks to stretch its wings
Breeze Airways, the scrappy ‘premium leisure’ start-up that’s creating a passionate following at the secondary airports it serves, was on th... Continue Reading
AERQ ceases operations citing IFE market entry obstacles
AERQ is shuttering operations after facing significant obstacles in its bid to enter the embedded inflight entertainment space. Founded in 2... Continue Reading