SITAONAIR eager to work with rivals to remove pain points for airlines
Enjoying fresh momentum behind its cabin connectivity offering now that it can offer broadband capabilities through Inmarsat GX, SITAONAIR s... Continue Reading
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Pet safety in the spotlight, Unisys is encouraged by Digi-Pet response
Unisys is encouraged by the response from industry to its new Digi-Pet app, which will enable airline passengers to see how their pets are f... Continue Reading
WestJet 787 raises bar for longhaul low-cost – and full-service – carriers
When I saw the CGI renders of WestJet’s new Boeing 787, it’s fair to say that my jaw dropped. A fully flat bed with direct aisle access for ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Spirit Airlines to transform its #PaxEx with Thales Ka
Spirit Airlines, a leading carrier in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean with more than 550 daily flights to 65 destinations, has a c... Continue Reading
With few exceptions, United Airlines’ Polaris shines
After a long wait, United Airlines finally opened its spacious new Polaris Lounge at the international terminal of San Francisco airport (SF... Continue Reading
Pondering the potential design of Emirates’ new premium economy
Predicting the future is perilous, but news that Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark has finally announced the airline is moving forward with the introd... Continue Reading
Press Release: GE acquires ownership interest in Avionica, forms JV
Avionica and GE Aviation today announced that they have expanded their partnership by forming a joint venture through GE’s acquisition of an... Continue Reading
ANA’s flying sea-turtle A380s provoke premium leisure travel thought
Premium leisure travel is an increasingly valuable yet demanding segment for airlines, and delving into ANA’s fabulously liveried and genero... Continue Reading
Press Release: PriestmanGoode explains new WestJet 787 cabin design
WestJet – Canada’s second largest air carrier – has unveiled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner livery, logo and cabin interior including the a... Continue Reading
Kontron and Carlisle delivering on new IFEC package promise
In somewhat of a departure for Kontron, the inflight entertainment and connectivity hardware specialist is taking a more direct approach to ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Broadband connectivity can transform inflight retail
For most airline passengers, “duty-free” will conjure images of two things: airport emporia filled with spirits, tobacco and giant-size Tobl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Bombardier Challengers can offer 4G wifi via AVANCE L5
Bombardier Business Aircraft and Duncan Aviation are pleased to announce they have collaboratively received Supplemental Type Certificates (... Continue Reading
Press Release: SPIRIANT develops amenity kits for Asiana Airlines
Since May 1, passengers flying on Asiana Airlines’ (Asiana) Premium Classes have been enjoying two brand-new amenity kits developed by onboa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Pitch PF3000 secures EASA 16g certification
In the first quarter of 2018, Pitch secured the EASA ETSO C127b (16g) certification for its PF3000 seat. Following on from our C39b (9g) app... Continue Reading
Overhead design quirk aside, Embraer E2 impresses with service entry
Tuesday, 24 April was a very big day for Norway’s Widerøe, but arguably even bigger for Embraer. The carrier’s Embraer E190-E2 flawles... Continue Reading
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