Mitsubishi MRJ stasis inside and out is evident
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp is at a crossroads, with a much-delayed MRJ program, overweight aircraft and little progress to show. First off, th... Continue Reading
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Malaysia CEO sees future for A380, surprised by charter demand
On the sidelines of last week’s Paris Air Show, after converting 737 MAX orders to the double-stretched MAX 10 version, Malaysia Airli... Continue Reading
Twin-aisle challenges affect suppliers and passengers
Delta Air Lines’ first Airbus A350 recently showed up fully painted and performing test flights in advance of delivery next month. It is one... Continue Reading
Seatmakers offer new PED holders, but room remains for innovation
Personal electronic devices will be the passenger experience trend of the year — again — not least because of the illogical and dangerous mo... Continue Reading
Airlines’ expanding e-commerce capabilities to benefit pax: Amadeus
Consistent profitability and the continuing development of digital technologies are now allowing airlines to catch up to the e-commerce and ... Continue Reading
MAS CEO: Thompson developing new direct aisle access seat for 737
LE BOURGET — Seatmaker Thompson Aero is designing a new fully flat seat with direct aisle access for the Boeing 737 cross-section, which Mal... Continue Reading
Elegant Qatar Qsuite exceeds expectations, shows safety innovations
LE BOURGET — Unveiled by chief executive Akbar al Baker, Qatar Airways’ innovative next-generation Qsuite business class saw long queues as ... Continue Reading
Diehl stays flexible in face of A380 output cut, industry consolidation
Germany’s Diehl Aerosystems, a major supplier to the A380 program, remains hopeful that airlines will embrace the new options being ma... Continue Reading
Airbus, Palantir unveil Skywise IoT data platform for aviation
LE BOURGET — Airbus is making a major play for the operational and passenger benefits of the Internet of Things with its new Skywise open av... Continue Reading
Airbus’ A320 Airspace cabin grows bins, modernises cabin
LE BOURGET — Despite a wider fuselage and seats, Airbus has lagged Boeing’s 737 passenger experience in style — and more importantly in over... Continue Reading
‘SAS Dreams’ positions the airline as guide for branded experiences
It’s a brand’s dream come true for consumers to love and trust in them so much as to integrate the brand into their lifestyles. A loyal fan ... Continue Reading
Online merchandising in an offline world: FlightPath3D talks shop
As customers’ expectations grow exponentially to include “always on” entertainment and information sources on board aircraft, some airlines ... Continue Reading
New lines and faster production help Sekisui meet market demand
The aviation industry has unique demands for thermoplastics in the cabin environment: they have to look attractive, hold up to years of almo... Continue Reading
Flying Colours refurbs Global with INAIRVATION
The market for new business jets may be in a slump, but the refurbishment business is another matter entirely. Operators are holding onto th... Continue Reading
El Al picks Recaro for compact staggered 787-9 business class
The hottest business class horserace in 2017 continues to be the compact staggered business class competition, with Israel’s national airlin... Continue Reading
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