Singapore Airlines mostly impresses on world’s longest flight
The air was thick and humid outside Singapore’s sprawling Changi International Airport last September. The blast of cold, conditioned ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Airbus
Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award: Winners to be announced in 2021
The awards ceremony for the 14th Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, originally planned for 1 April 2020, has been rescheduled for 13 April 202... Continue Reading
From living in the shadow of JFK to an apartment with a LaGuardia view
For many years of my life, I lived in the shadow of one of the busiest airports in the world. Draw a straight line from the house I grew up ... Continue Reading
As it flies into the sunset, what the Airbus A380 can teach us
As Air France announces it will be the first airline to withdraw completely its fleet of Airbus A380s, Emirates is in negotiations with Airb... Continue Reading
Farewell to the A340-600, my favorite plane
“What’s your favorite aircraft?” It’s a question that anyone who works in or loves aviation will be familiar with, usually alongside “what’s... Continue Reading
ThinKom in talks with Gogo over phased-array antenna arrangement
Antenna manufacturer ThinKom Solutions has confirmed it is in active discussions with Gogo concerning its supply of antenna hardware to the ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta to retire 777s by end of 2020
Delta plans to retire its 18 widebody Boeing 777s by the end of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The retirement will accelerate th... Continue Reading
Virgin Australia from the beginning, and what shouldn’t be the end
Virgin Australia’s story is one of passenger experience, of transforming a cheap-and-cheerful low-cost carrier into a new model of airline, ... Continue Reading
Seamless Air Alliance presses ahead despite OneWeb challenges
The bankruptcy of Seamless Air Alliance founding member OneWeb changes nothing about the grouping’s core mission or plans going forward. Ind... Continue Reading
Safran details impact of COVID-19 on business; sees gradual recovery
The COVID-19 crisis is negatively impacting most of Safran’s business, both original equipment and aftermarket services, with the French aer... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus mod enables pallet install onto floor seat tracks
Airbus is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto th... Continue Reading
Airbus launches internal program to innovate for post-pandemic travel
Airbus has launched an internal initiative to ensure that the future of air travel is “not only comfortable but also safe in terms of viruse... Continue Reading
Airbus works to support Florida JV to sustain OneWeb vision
Airbus is working to support its Space Coast-based satellite production joint venture facility “in finding a way through, to ensure th... Continue Reading
Thoughtful details and stellar service from ANA first class
It’s always a little tricky to make a decision when people ask me what was my best flight ever, but All Nippon Airways’ first class is high ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Burrana receives IFE supplier award from Airbus
Burrana has been recognized as Supplier of the Year by Airbus. Burrana was one of the 10 companies honored for distinguished performance in ... Continue Reading
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