Iberia takes first A321XLR, will retrofit narrowbodies with L bins
Iberia has taken delivery of its first extra-long-range A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. T... Continue Reading
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Beyond soda: low/no alcohol options for inflight beverages
As we round out Sober October — a monthlong awareness campaign and alcohol-free challenge — it’s been notable to see few airlines jumping on... Continue Reading
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign on for Airbus HBCplus
LONG BEACH — Thai Airways International and Turkish Airlines are the latest carriers to sign on for Airbus’ linefit, supplier-furnished Airs... Continue Reading
Qantas plans new Recaro R3s for “Sunrise Preview” A330s
Unveiling the final piece of its longhaul passenger experience puzzle, Qantas is installing Recaro R3 economy seats — formerly the CL3810 — ... Continue Reading
Disability rights groups applaud massive DOT fine against American
Disability rights advocates have applauded the US Department of Transportation’s decision to levy a $50 million fine against American ... Continue Reading
Newark Liberty Terminal A provides glimpse of EWR’s future
NEWARK — Newark Liberty International Airport’s sparkling new Terminal A is providing a roadmap for the Port Authority of New York and New J... Continue Reading
Qatar Airways flies first 777 with Starlink; divulges equipage plan
Qatar Airways has fitted SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity solution to a Boeing 777-300ER (A7-BEV) and become the first airli... Continue Reading
Firan Technology Group enters definitive pact to acquire FLYHT
Firan Technology Group Corp. (FTG), a Toronto-based aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier, has entered a definiti... Continue Reading
Intelsat 33e GEO satellite suffers major anomaly
Intelsat 33e, a geostationary (GEO) satellite that supports Ku-band inflight connectivity and other applications, experienced an anomaly on ... Continue Reading
United teams with United Spinal to strengthen accessibility
In recent years, United Airlines has made several laudable moves to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility as well as fo... Continue Reading
Baby Boom demonstrator progresses towards supersonic flight
Are you ready for the rebirth of supersonic commercial air travel? Boom Supersonic, the US firm designing the Overture supersonic airliner, ... Continue Reading
Cathay’s new Aria business breaks cover as elegant mini-suite
Cathay Pacific is today unveiling its new Aria business class suites in Hong Kong, with the first of its refitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ... Continue Reading
Delta goes darker, moodier with new cabin CMF
The latest salvo in the US air carrier premium travel arms race has been fired, and this time it’s Delta with a full-fleet refresh of the co... Continue Reading
Air India plans major digital upgrade for Vistara
NEW DELHI — Air India is planning a significant digital upgrade for Vistara once it completes its merger with the full-service carrier on 12... Continue Reading
Panasonic flight tests Sidewinder and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO
Panasonic Avionics is putting the Stellar Blu Solutions Sidewinder electronically steerable antenna (ESA) through its paces aboard a Cessna ... Continue Reading