India reevaluates why it’s keeping pregnant pilots grounded
NEW DELHI: A few years ago a passenger on an Indian budget carrier caused an uproar on learning that the captain was a woman. “I don’t... Continue Reading
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UK readies for commercial single-engine flights as EASA vote nears
An EASA vote set for October could open the doors to commercial single-engine IMC flying in the UK before year end. The opportunities for op... Continue Reading
Airbus pushes density (again) on A380
Airbus has long promised a more comfortable passenger experience, particularly on its long-haul fleet. And yet the latest A380 push calls fo... Continue Reading
Security theater warrants sorry new meaning after EgyptAir incident
This week media jumped on the latest aviation incident to play out live on social media. Not terrorism this time, fortunately, but a lone hi... Continue Reading
Tragedy in Brussels puts travel security in the spotlight
Following the tragic death of at least 34 people and hundreds of injuries as a result of terrorist attacks in the de facto EU capital of Bru... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Collaborative civil aviation research takes off in Hamburg
Runway Girl Network has been following the story of the ZAL TechCenter civil aviation research facility in Hamburg for quite some time. The ... Continue Reading
Not just an idea: Boeing wants to offer self-cleaning lav to airlines
In last year’s Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) global passenger survey, 70% of respondents cited comfort and ambiance as the... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: How the A350 is setting a standard for inflight well-being
Welcome to Episode 33 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Cynthia Drescher, a professional travel journalist who is more th... Continue Reading
How accessible is airline safety language?
In a globalised travel world, clear and concise language for safety communications is more important than ever. First time or very irregular... Continue Reading
High-density A320s for easyJet will retain seat pitch, assures airline
British low-cost carrier easyJet has assured that seat pitch will remain unchanged when it takes delivery of its first 186-seat Airbus A320 ... Continue Reading
Travel advice, aircraft disinsection and caution over Zika virus risks
The risks from the mosquito-borne Zika virus are beginning to become clear, and the effects on airline demand are starting to be felt as man... Continue Reading
Regional airlines up their game to meet customer expectations
Passengers may have a hard time telling the difference between the product found on larger narrowbodies and the upgraded seating and ameniti... Continue Reading
ICAO sets 1 April for lithium-ion battery passenger cargo ban
On 1 April, a new ICAO ban on shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft will come into place. It is a commendable (i... Continue Reading
OPINION: Congressional fumbling is counterproductive to safety
“Let’s get Congress involved in this complex matter that requires in-depth understanding and the consideration of experts,” said nobody ever... Continue Reading
New FlexNet seat makes promises, but Zodiac keeps mum on cert
Working with students at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, Zodiac has created a new style of economy seating that replac... Continue Reading
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