Push for free inflight WiFi considered as Intelsat plans 29e replacement
Intelsat is in talks with its service partners in the inflight connectivity sector to ensure it can accommodate their Ku-band satellite capa... Continue Reading
Safety
Tapping into real and “perceived” value with seat covers
When you board an aircraft and sink into your seat, you probably don’t think too much about the seat cover unless it is stained or ask... Continue Reading
Thales seeks to establish leadership position in inflight connectivity
Viasat has long boasted that its broadband Ka-band IFC delivers 12 Mbps to each individual passenger in-flight. But Thales InFlyt Experience... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Eyes on Detroit as airport seeks to attract non-flyers
This is an Op-Ed contribution from “the father of PreCheck”, Sheldon Jacobson. First it was Pittsburgh International Airport, th... Continue Reading
Social engineering, data manipulation prove key threats to airlines
While there is a lot of focus on dramatic cyber attacks on air transportation infrastructure leading to disruptions in power supply, broken ... Continue Reading
How Cat Wren went from flight line agent to Chief Experience Officer
Ask any aviation person how they entered the industry and the response often involves a family member who worked or continues to work in it.... Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines’ vertical farm-to-plane program shows promise
It’s a blustery, gray day as our rideshare rolls up to a hulking industrial building on the outskirts of Newark, New Jersey. Sandwiche... Continue Reading
Embraer boasts design benefits of E195-E2 Profit Hunter
Brazilian company Embraer has risen to become the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world since being founded by entrepreneur Ozire... Continue Reading
Collins stays open to synergies; dismisses PAC M&A rumors
Heading into last month’s APEX EXPO in Los Angeles, the question of whether Collins Aerospace/UTC would be interested in Panasonic Avi... Continue Reading
British Airways, Collins to revise Club Suite emergency door mechanism
It is something of a truism that no new airline seating product enters into service entirely smoothly. So it was with the table situation on... Continue Reading
MAX grounding shows aviation must nurture its corporate Cassandras
The mythical Cassandra was cursed with the gift of accurate prophecy that would never be believed. She correctly warned her people that thei... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast Transcribed: How big data is shaping aviation
Runway Girl Network is pleased to now provide transcripts of the #PaxEx Podcast. Please, if you use and appreciate this transcript, email us... Continue Reading
Passenger health over profits as AirAsia ends duty free cigarettes
Airlines are known for small margins and high fees, so it is unusual to see a carrier walk away from revenue. But AirAsia is doing just that... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: How big data is shaping every aspect of aviation
Welcome to Episode 069 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal world... Continue Reading
Airbus plans upgraded but non-ULR A350-1000 for Project Sunrise
Airbus has never officially confirmed that its entrant for the Qantas Project Sunrise competition, for nonstop flights from Sydney to New Yo... Continue Reading
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