A toast to first class — and hope for its legacy
Writing about airline premium seats and service often feels like, quite literally, a first class problem. That’s especially the case during ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: 777
Press Release: Second Boeing 777X completes first flight
Boeing today conducted a productive and successful first flight of the second 777X airplane. Captain Ted Grady, 777X project pilot, and Capt... Continue Reading
Air Canada reconfiguring three passenger 777s to carry supplies
In recent weeks, many airlines have pivoted from transporting people aboard their commercial aircraft to instead carrying vital medical supp... Continue Reading
Looking back fondly on a far from perfect American 777 flight
While I had suspicions that this would be my last flight for an indefinite period of time, I didn’t fully appreciate just how long that peri... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA flying ATC innovation on Boeing ecoDemonstrator
SITA is accelerating innovation in air traffic control (ATC) communications as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program, alongside key indus... Continue Reading
Economy Sky Dream challenges convention with stackable bunks
Dutch aviation engineering and consultancy firm ADSE has put forth an intriguing proposal for stackable bunk beds in economy class cabins. T... Continue Reading
IoT of the cabin uses real-time connectivity sparingly: Airbus
Just as connected homes and smart cars have taken off on the ground, Airbus is eager to see this megatrend enter the aircraft cabin. “IoT is... Continue Reading
Press Release: Jamco touts Venture premium seat delivery to KLM
Jamco America, Inc., which supplies and integrates aircraft interior products, delivered its Venture™ Premium Class Seat into service in 201... Continue Reading
United segments 787 fleet, accommodating premium-light sub-fleet
United Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 and some 787-9s were delivered with the carrier’s old business class seats whereas the 787-10 and ... Continue Reading
Press Release: El Al tests new Octaspring mattresses for crew
In an ongoing effort to provide better rest for crew, El Al, the national airline of Israel, has partnered with Vanema, experts in comfort, ... Continue Reading
Air France pins turnaround on improved premium passenger experience
Air France CEO Anne Rigail knows only too well the result of the airline’s years of under-investment in the passenger experience. When Air F... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada Rouge fleet equipped with Gogo satellite IFC
Air Canada has announced that Rouge’s satellite-based high-speed connectivity, provided by Gogo, is now available across the entire Ai... Continue Reading
Gore sees opportunity to grow fiber optic cable business in aviation
Though it might not garner many headlines, the “copper versus fiber optics” debate is raging within aviation, as industry stakeholders consi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Ipeco establishes new repair facility in Beijing
Ipeco, a recognised world leader in aircraft crew and executive passenger seating, and a growing manufacturer of aircraft galley inserts, ha... Continue Reading
Thai challenges Gulf airlines on idea that Middle East hubs are better
Many airlines have tried to restrict the growth of Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways by lobbying governments via econ... Continue Reading
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