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
Safety
Op-Ed: More discussion needed on how to best handle inflight PED fires
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Jerry Joliet, president and CEO of fire containment product maker Newtex. It does not necessarily reflect... 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
Delta deepens involvement in 2Ku MRO in face of reliability issues
As the blisteringly fast installation of 2Ku inflight connectivity on the bulk of Delta Air Lines’ domestic narrowbody fleet continues... 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
Airbus reveals, clams up on A350 “Cabin Get Well” programme
TOULOUSE — Highlighting the continued existence of cabin supply problems with the Airbus A350 XWB family of aircraft during the delivery of ... Continue Reading
Plug and play spec for next generation aero antennas takes shape
Participating in the creation of inflight connectivity system installation standards is not everyone’s cup of tea. The work is highly techni... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Airline industry must not rely on good luck to prevent disaster
Every day in airports and airplanes around the world, there is a game of cat and mouse being played out by airlines and their passengers. Th... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Captain’s log shows near 8-year connected EFB effort
It was the year 2013. Lufthansa Captain Andreas Ritter was flying from Rio to Frankfurt on an Airbus A340-300 that was equipped with the car... Continue Reading
Korean Air fingers partners for Apex seat problems
It wasn’t so very long ago that aircraft interiors specialists enjoyed a level of secrecy that other parts of the aviation industry co... Continue Reading
Air transport sector faces daily barrage of attacks from cybercriminals
Airlines and airports face multiple cyberattacks every day and are “more of a target” for cyber criminals than many other busine... Continue Reading
Airlines urged to ditch the greenwash and commit to alternative fuels
Airlines are “still coming to grips with what’s realistic and what isn’t” when it comes to using sustainable alterna... Continue Reading
Pursuing Leadership: Delta SVP Allison Ausband’s advice to women
Delta Air Lines’ senior vice president – inflight service, Allison Ausband, originally wanted to be a radio announcer when she s... Continue Reading
NTSB highlights FAA failures in “too close for comfort” AA383 evac
The US National Transportation Safety Board is issuing eight new remarkably strong recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration ab... Continue Reading
Hi Fly’s marine conservation A330 sends a big CSR message
When it comes to corporate social responsibility, airlines have a unique opportunity to raise awareness of good causes, including partnershi... Continue Reading
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