These wildlife species pose the greatest threat to planes: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have updated the protocol for reviewing wildlife hazards at US airports, including a ranking... Continue Reading
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Get out of your comfort zone, says Recaro director of ops Mirjam Bruhns
As one of the few women in major engineering roles within aviation seatmakers, Recaro’s Mirjam Bruhns stands out for more than just her unus... Continue Reading
Polar positioning could take a number of flavors as Viasat eyes MEO
Depending on where you sit in the conversation – or indeed where your satellites sit in orbit – providing inflight connectivity over p... Continue Reading
Is “Polaris p.s.” a good idea for United’s Boeing 737 MAX 10?
This week, United Airlines’ president Scott Kirby mooted the idea of flatbed products on its Boeing 737 MAX 10. That would be a smart move i... Continue Reading
Immigrant noir dazzles in The Charmer
If you thought daring, genre-bending Iranian filmmaking peaked with Ana Lily Amirpour’s vampire spaghetti western, A Girl Walks Home Alone a... Continue Reading
Airlines are finally getting crafty with beers
It was not all that long ago that beer lovers aboard flights were under-served. While many airlines showcased their sommelier-chosen wine of... Continue Reading
Are extreme fires the new normal in fire country?
Almost every summer since 1992 my wife and I have driven up Interstate 5 from Los Angeles to Grants Pass, Oregon to visit her family. It’s u... Continue Reading
Making free advertising lemonade out of mistake fare lemons
One of the many consequences for airlines of passengers becoming more mobile, social and vocal is the rise in the number of people watching ... Continue Reading
Viasat will continue to challenge EAN despite recent Inmarsat win
A recent win for Inmarsat in the ongoing dispute over the European Aviation Network (EAN) will not dissuade Viasat from challenging the Inma... Continue Reading
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