A tale of two herringbones and a sleeper seat
I try to keep an eye on the Chinese market whenever possible: after all, it’s going to be the largest in the world in the not too distant fu... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Airbus
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
Evolving business class suite privacy beyond just adding a door
After the Aircraft Interiors Expo this April, I noted that quite a lot of seatmakers seemed to have adopted the Beyoncé model: if you liked ... Continue Reading
Iridium seeks European opportunity to trial NEXT service for ATM
Iridium is eager to get involved in the European Space Agency’s efforts to relieve pressure on congested VHF radio links in Europe, telling ... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
Towards designing Instagram-worthy modern premium PaxEx
The days when business class was the sole domain of road warriors faxing their way across the world are as far gone as the at-seat fax machi... Continue Reading
Seamless Air Alliance seeks to avoid silos as standards work begins
Since coming on the scene in February of this year, the Seamless Air Alliance has enjoyed a remarkable trajectory. Its founding members – Ai... Continue Reading
Delta quietly testing Gogo TV; seeks to exceed direct broadcast product
Few airlines in the world are as particular about product consistency as Delta Air Lines. Whether it’s the inflight wifi or the seatba... Continue Reading
Air France promises premium #PaxEx, wifi and power upgrades
At Air France’s twice-yearly results briefing in Paris, the airline dropped some interesting passenger experience news for the pointy end of... Continue Reading
Press Release: Indonesia’s Citilink signs fleet-wide contract for GX IFC
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has signed a contract with Mahata Aero Teknologi, an Indon... Continue Reading
Airbus lists #PaxEx portion of fast-growing services market
Forecasting a $4.6 trillion twenty-year market for commercial aircraft services, Airbus is clearly angling for a greater slice of the aircra... Continue Reading
Bombardier’s Atmosphère cabin looks great; shame about the Delta seats
It’s funny: some of the most impressive passenger experience novelties I see at airshows like Farnborough and Paris end up not being on the ... Continue Reading
Press Release: AIM Altitude advances under AVIC cabin systems
AIM Altitude announces today its new position under the alliance of AVIC Cabin Systems. The newly founded AVIC Cabin Systems is an integrati... Continue Reading
Inside Hi Fly’s “Coral Reef” A380 for own-branded operations
FARNBOROUGH — Hi Fly’s double-sided flying public service announcement was the belle of the ball on the last day of this year’s Farnborough ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair launches Viasat connectivity on European flights
Finnair is launching a new high-speed internet service on its narrow-body Airbus fleet on European flights. From today onwards, Finnair cust... Continue Reading
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