Gogo edges closer to launch of Eutelsat OneWeb LEO-powered Galileo
The hotly anticipated wait for Eutelsat OneWeb Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity appears to be nearly ov... Continue Reading
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Reframing longhaul away from time and distance and towards needs
With the arrival of longer range narrowbody aircraft like the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX, and the imminent launch of the extra-long-r... Continue Reading
Delta brings Delta Sync seatback IFE experience to more aircraft
Delta is making good on its commitment to bring its new Delta Sync seatback IFE experience to more aircraft. The US major has updated IFE sy... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Group hopeful of bolstering Tel Aviv schedule
Lufthansa Group carriers on 5 September resumed daytime flights to Tel Aviv, after suspending service in early August amid the Israel-Hamas ... Continue Reading
Eutelsat OneWeb takes stepwise approach to Gen 2 LEO network
As Eutelsat Group starts defining its plans for Eutelsat OneWeb Gen 2, the satellite operator has reiterated its commitment to ‘first and fo... Continue Reading
Recategorising business suites into the mini-suite and maxi-suite
In the late 2010s, as the doored suite category of aircraft seating began to move backwards into business class from where it began in first... Continue Reading
Lufthansa starts fitting Allegris first class to initial A350
CHICAGO — Lufthansa is currently fitting its new Allegris first class “suite plus” product to an initial Airbus A350 in preparat... Continue Reading
Is wireless charging the new iPod eXport in aviation?
Fifteen years ago, airlines were demonstrating their very latest integration success with passengers’ personal electronic devices: the eXpor... Continue Reading
Qantas takes consistent approach to PaxEx with A321XLR reveal
Roughly seven months before Qantas is slated to take delivery of the first of 28 two-class Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the Australian carrier h... Continue Reading
Soisa innovates with dress cover BFE programme, sustainable armrest
Soisa Aircraft Interiors, the Chihuahua, Mexico-based firm that specialises in aircraft seat dress covers, cushions and other services, atte... Continue Reading
SES embraces more visible role in IFC, advances Open Orbits
Multi-orbit connectivity advocate SES is increasingly fielding requests from airlines for it to bid directly for their inflight connectivity... Continue Reading
China’s FTS enters seatback IFE market with 4K wireless solution
Beijing-based avionics and digital systems provider FTS Technologies says it is fielding strong interest in China and elsewhere for its new ... Continue Reading
KLM welcomes first A321neo with Recaro seats and Viasat Wi-Fi
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first two-class, 227-seat Airbus A321neo and will press the twinjet into revenue service ... Continue Reading
Starlux CSO talks Seattle market entry, Alaska Airlines codeshare
SEATTLE — Taiwanese startup Starlux Airlines officially added Seattle to its route map on 16 August, its third North American destination. T... Continue Reading
Malaysia Airlines reduces flight ops until December amid disruptions
Malaysia Airlines is temporarily reducing its operations until December 2024 to address supply chain and technical issues, following a strin... Continue Reading