Start-ups move closer to injecting Canadian aviation with competition
It is no secret that the Canadian aviation industry is due for some much needed competition. Three new entrants, which aim to do just that, ... Continue Reading
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Frontier to acquire fellow US low-cost carrier Spirit for $2.9 billion
In a surprise announcement this morning, Frontier Airlines’ parent company said it has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines for $2.9 billion ... Continue Reading
The Z-bed is back: Factorydesign’s single-aisle Access
The “comfort canyon” between fully flat business class seats and economy class is growing wider again, especially on the new fleet of long-h... Continue Reading
Airlines team with green groups to demand ambitious EU SAF goals
Calls for a faster transition to cleaner jet fuels in Europe grew louder this week with airlines and environmental groups uniting for the fi... Continue Reading
Strength of private jet market clear as Jet Luxe expands to Americas
As demand for private jet travel across the USA continues to surge, Dubai-headquartered Jet Luxe has decided that the time is right to expan... Continue Reading
Amtrak Midwest’s Siemens Venture coaches enter service
Amtrak on Tuesday took a major step towards a desperately needed fleet overhaul, bringing passenger experience into the 21st century. Amtrak... Continue Reading
Inside Caribbean Airlines’ 737 don’t-call-it-a-MAX 8
It’s always fascinating to see what an airline is doing with the cabins and passenger experience onboard its new aircraft, especially a nich... Continue Reading
UK mulls new passenger protections, including for wheelchair users
The UK government is considering mandating that airlines provide wheelchair users and PRMs with “the full amount of compensation” for any da... Continue Reading
TAP’s custom Portuguese #PaxEx elements offer a design masterclass
If you think of design-focussed airlines, TAP Air Portugal might not be the first to come to mind. But the Portuguese national carrier, whic... Continue Reading
Bookings jump as UK eases rules; private flying continues to soar
Airline and holiday bookings have surged since the UK announced it will scrap COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated arrivals fr... Continue Reading
Breeze to debut A220 — with new first class — on existing routes
Breeze Airways has divulged new details about its hotly anticipated introduction of dual-class Airbus A220-300 service, and the concurrent l... Continue Reading
Unum’s new herringbone business seat aims at design and delivery
There’s a new seatmaker in town, focussing on herringbone business class seats as airlines look to update their onboard product and industry... Continue Reading
Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle centre in China
Eager to make concrete contributions to the aviation industry’s quest for sustainability, Airbus has inked a memorandum of understandi... Continue Reading
Air France’s elegant A220 makes the most of its spacious cabin
In the autumn’s rush of news, we may well have overlooked the late September release of the smart, pleasingly designed and professional-look... Continue Reading
Stelia seat brand remains within new Airbus Atlantic operation
Airbus is to retain the Stelia brand for its first and business class seats as it restructures some of its French and international subsidia... Continue Reading