SITAONAIR FlightTracker to introduce weather-based alerting
The FlightTracker service SITAONAIR has offered for about 18 months as part of its AIRCOM Server aeronautical telecommunications product lin... Continue Reading
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American Airlines stumbles on free IFE content play
American Airlines recently announced that all passengers would have access to the entire on-board IFE catalog for free. Missteps in the impl... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Flying the Cuban skies and unorthodox airline marketing
In this episode of #PaxEx TV, RGN correspondent Seth Miller shares the thrill of being on the first scheduled flight between the US and Cuba... Continue Reading
Various factors encourage frequent French ATC strikes
The fact France has three different air traffic controllers’ unions and they don’t always take coordinated industrial action is a key reason... Continue Reading
Press Release: TrueNorth unveils latest cabin comms system
TrueNorth Avionics today unveiled its latest cabin communications system, Simphonē Pro with a special upgrade program for legacy Simphonē pr... Continue Reading
From hot tubs to gourmet butter: Over-the-top lounge amenities
Hot showers with fluffy towels? Dining rooms with white linens and tableside service? Cocktail lounges where top-shelf is the only shelf? Ps... Continue Reading
Zodiac sees improvement in Texas operation; teases big seat order
Zodiac released its quarterly numbers after the market closed in Paris this afternoon with results largely in line with expectations. The co... Continue Reading
Small Planet talks big retrofit to improve passenger experience
There is nothing small about Lithuanian leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines’ ambitions. The fast-growing charter operator, which started s... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat to provide safety services in China
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed an agreement with Beijing Marine Commu... Continue Reading
Members of Air Charter Association see spike in cybercrime
BACA, the world’s largest Air Charter Association representing charter brokers and others in aviation, has issued a stark warning abou... Continue Reading
Airline labs tout the benefit of failure when innovating
When it comes to innovation, the product cycle for airlines is typically measured in years, not days or weeks. Regulatory approvals, certifi... Continue Reading
Honeywell’s Kiah Erlich on why knowledge silences critics
Growing up in the small, central coast town of Shell Beach, California, Honeywell’s Flight Support Services business leader Kiah Erlic... Continue Reading
Press Release: New appointment builds on digEcor expansion plan
With over 30 years in the aviation industry, Jorge Mompo has joined the digEcor team as the new Director North, Latin America and Caribbean ... Continue Reading
Finnair, SAS talk ViaSat connectivity pick as competition hots up
Is it any wonder why Thales is getting more deeply involved in inflight connectivity? The French multinational company, which today announce... Continue Reading
Hit or miss? Airlines aim to woo passengers with new ad campaigns
Success of American and KLM's new ad campaigns will be measured on different scales. American's approach is much broader and leaves much gre... Continue Reading
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