A350 premium economy trends towards narrower 2-4-2 layout
What does premium economy look like? For most of the life of this middle cabin — launched in 1992 by either Virgin Atlantic or EVA Air, whic... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Mirus dispatches first linefit shipset of seats to Airbus
Mirus is proud to announce the dispatch of its first ever shipset destined for the Airbus final assembly line as an approved Airbus supplier... Continue Reading
Does viral easyJet picture reveal gap in safety regs or procedures?
When easyJet removed two seatbacks from one of its in-service aircraft, it didn’t imagine that a single photograph from a passenger of the n... Continue Reading
Thai delivers surprises, some pleasant, on 777 from Bangkok to Phuket
For the traveler looking to connect the Thai capitol of Bangkok with the storied resort town of Phuket, options abound. The cities are conne... Continue Reading
Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award: Finalists named for LA
The finalists have been named for the Crystal Cabin Award special category, “Best Customer Journey Experience”. Nominees for the trophy, to ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Hi Fly unveils A330-900neo interiors
Hi Fly will soon receive the brand new Airbus A330-900neo, becoming the first wet-leasing specialist in the world to operate this state-of-t... Continue Reading
Behind the rise and rise of the Recaro CL3710
It may not have the snappiest name — like any good Recaro seat, it shares a product number with an old Nokia phone — but the Recaro CL3710 i... Continue Reading
Industry reviews creative air travel accessibility solutions
The number of passengers who will need special assistance traveling by air is expected to grow over the coming decades, and airlines face pr... Continue Reading
Airbus introduces Flex Zones for A321neo and A321XLR lavatories
Airbus is expanding the possible footprint positions of lavatories on its A321neo aircraft as part of its development of the narrowbody̵... Continue Reading
JAL eschews ten-abreast A350 even on domestic aircraft
In the context of Airbus’ recent strategic shift towards arguing that ten-abreast seating on its A350 could deliver an acceptable level of c... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada gives first look at Airbus A220-300 interiors
Air Canada today announced the first two new routes to be operated with the Airbus A220-300, the only non-stop service between Montreal and ... Continue Reading
Longer flights, more differentiation: 8-hour vs 18-hour business class?
Airlines creating business class products today find themselves at the complicated crest of two trend waves. First, the mission range of wid... Continue Reading
Press Release: Recaro driving comfort on China Southern’s A350
China Southern Airlines’ first aircraft fully equipped with Recaro seats made its maiden flight on July 3rd, flying from Guangzhou to Shangh... Continue Reading
Portable and aircraft-powered W-IFE moves from strength to strength
It’s no secret that wireless inflight entertainment is a hotly competitive space right now. Two years ago, Runway Girl Network and oth... Continue Reading
Aircalin explains GX connectivity decision for A330neo, talks pricing
Even a tiny airline like Aircalin knows it needs inflight connectivity, is well aware of the coverage gaps in its key Pacific market, and ac... Continue Reading
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