Gulfstream’s new Farnborough facility boasts world-class credentials
Gulfstream opened its Farnborough, UK service center in July 2020. With hangar space for 13 of the OEM’s largest models, including the G650E... Continue Reading
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Travellers flag concerns about accessibility of ArriveCAN
Canada is among the countries that adopted strict entry criteria during the COVID-19 pandemic, including requiring all travellers to submit ... Continue Reading
Qatar’s new 787-9 seat: smart space and “kissing class”
With a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the tarmac at the Farnborough Airshow for visits, we jumped at the chance to get on board th... Continue Reading
Safran’s Unity adds premium stagger to its business lineup
Amid the blizzard of new herringbone business class seating at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, a new staggered seat from the Safran Seats Franc... Continue Reading
SITA highlights connected aircraft benefits in post-pandemic world
As a longtime value added reseller of both Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband and Global Xpress satellite-based inflight connectivity services, SITA ... Continue Reading
HAECO touts five-abreast narrowbody premium/business
As airlines seek to span the comfort canyon between the increasingly luxurious and private business class doored mini-suites and increasingl... Continue Reading
Connect Airlines and Canada Jetlines progress in launch efforts
Two new entrants to the Canadian aviation market, Connect Airlines and Canada Jetlines, have each progressed in their efforts to inaugurate ... Continue Reading
JetBlue celebrates PaxEx milestone with move to LaGuardia Terminal B
Airlines at New York’s LaGuardia Airport have been playing a game of musical chairs (musical gates?) for years, operating some flights... Continue Reading
Collins Aerospace herringbone: the evolution of Elevation to Elements
Collins Aerospace’s Super Diamond herringbone seat was one of the hallmark products of the 2010s. As we accelerate into the 2020s, the seatm... Continue Reading
Inside Panasonic’s 30% lighter, 4K OLED HDR IFE system, Astrova
Behind Panasonic Avionics’ new Astrova inflight entertainment system — with its consumer-grade thin screen, ultra-fast charging and substant... Continue Reading
A private Rendez-Vous with Stelia poses luxury business class questions
It may seem odd to write a column about a business class seat that we cannot yet show you in pictures. But come with us to a secluded, close... Continue Reading
Flag made of military uniforms on display at San Antonio International
In addition to long lines, travelers encounter many patriotic displays at airports throughout the United Sates in honor of Independence Day ... Continue Reading
Behind the changes in Safran Seats GB’s Visa seat for Air NZ
At the very front of Air New Zealand’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner sits a new business class herringbone seat spanning two market segments, ... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand’s new 787-9: the shape of longhaul to come
Air New Zealand’s next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — one version of which will fly its ultra-longhaul flights, including nonstops to ... Continue Reading
FAA proposed rule mandating SMS for manufacturers nears publication
US Federal Aviation Administration officials plan to shortly initiate proposed rulemaking that would require aircraft and engine manufacture... Continue Reading