Small but mighty, Boeing’s mini-MAX makes maiden flight
On a brisk morning under bluebird skies, the smallest variant of the Boeing 737 MAX family made its maiden flight. The 737 MAX 7 departed fr... Continue Reading
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Exploring JAL’s limited-time, seasonal soft product options
One of the unusual things you notice when you visit Japan is how many seasonal and limited-time promotions there are in shops and restaurant... Continue Reading
A new spring in its step, Global Eagle eyes “contentivity” growth
In-seat IFE will be prevalent on board long-haul widebody aircraft for at least another 15 years. Even as satellite capacity costs further d... Continue Reading
Signature widebody entryways fall in and out of favour
When airframers display the latest designs in their cabin concepts, all too often the realistic response is “that’ll never fly”. That’s part... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic introduces three levels of economy fares
Yet another airline – Virgin Atlantic – has rolled out a layered version of prices and amenities for those traveling in economy class. The L... Continue Reading
Safran tests fuel-saving technology to power aircraft electronics
French aerospace company Safran has begun flight-testing an efficient aircraft cabin electrical distribution system which it says will be 10... Continue Reading
Flexible door distribution allows Airbus to offer multiple A321 configs
Airbus’ proposals to airlines for the various capacity and configuration options for the A321neo remain very flexible, with multiple options... Continue Reading
The Concorde soars anew in Ode to Concorde
Most documentaries about the Concorde tend to focus on the glamour and mystique of the Concorde era itself, the thrill of jetting across the... Continue Reading
IFEC revolution set to take untapped markets by storm
Single-aisle aircraft equipped with some form of inflight entertainment and/or connectivity solution now outnumber those equipped with neith... Continue Reading
Diehl SYLVIA rethinks the forward end of the narrowbody cabin
With much attention being paid to the back of narrowbody aircraft in recent years, thanks to initiatives including Airbus’ Space-Flex galley... Continue Reading
flydubai implements support program for high-performing Lumexis IFE
Since the inflight entertainment hardwaremaker Lumexis suspended operations in mid-2016, its largest customer has been unable to support, up... Continue Reading
Italy’s ABC International takes cabin branding to the next level
How do you know that you’re on an aircraft operated by Air Canada versus one flown by Air Serbia or Turkish Airlines? Part of the mix in pas... Continue Reading
Seatback immigration? One-on-one with biometrics firm Tascent
Inflight entertainment and connectivity giant Panasonic Avionics last fall announced plans to enter into a strategic partnership with biomet... Continue Reading
Geven diversifies suppliers, grows overseas to double capacity
Italian seatmaker Geven, preparing for two major economy class seat production programmes for the Airbus A320 family, is transitioning to a ... Continue Reading
Saudia’s Disney Tsum Tsum kid kits win big at Tillywig Toy Awards
Anyone who has children can tell you that there is a fine, ever-shifting line in the sand between so-called “cool” stuff and “little kiddish... Continue Reading
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