Design firm Acumen reimagines PaxEx for Supersonic travel
The return of supersonic aircraft will mark a new era in aviation, not only for the speed at which passengers can reach their destinations b... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Boeing 787
ScootBiz offers thought-provoking questions for APAC airlines
If there’s anywhere in the world where the long-haul, low-cost carrier is in its prime, it’s the Asia-Pacific region. Between Scoot, Jetstar... Continue Reading
Not just an idea: Boeing wants to offer self-cleaning lav to airlines
In last year’s Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) global passenger survey, 70% of respondents cited comfort and ambiance as the... Continue Reading
Is Emirates about to make a 2-3-2 new business class mistake?
Emirates’ new Boeing 777 longhaul business class seat will be unveiled next week, but the initial prognosis looks to be for a remarkably sho... Continue Reading
Whither longhaul LCC Premium E in the age of DIY Eurobusiness?
Next month I’m flying from Sydney to Singapore, and the best fares were, perhaps unsurprisingly, on Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier Sco... Continue Reading
More Virgin Australia seat delays raise FAA secrecy questions
A second B/E Aerospace outward-facing herringbone seat installation is being delayed because of safety certification issues — and the FAA is... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: New aircraft, new routes: welcome A320neo and 737 MAX
Welcome to Episode 32 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Michael Miller, the head of content and industry relations at Rou... Continue Reading
Failing to persuade av-journos Qatar CEO declares them irrelevant
“Andrei,” commiserates the National Security Advisor with the Russian Ambassador at the end of The Hunt For Red October (which I rewatched o... Continue Reading
Boeing 787 dimmable window maker developing far darker version
LAS VEGAS: After All Nippon Airways introduced the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into longhaul revenue service in 2012, the new-design twinjet’s dim... Continue Reading
Boeing eyes nextgen lighting, projection technology for cabins
Among the pioneers of LED mood lighting for aircraft cabins, Boeing introduced a step change with its Sky Interior for the 737 and dramatic ... Continue Reading
Why Boeing 787s are appearing to lose their way
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is facing another challenge from regulators. Canadian and Australian authorities have instituted restrictions on t... Continue Reading
American misses innovation opportunity with Premium Economy
Good news for the passenger experience: American Airlines is to be the first US airline to introduce a proper premium economy product, with ... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand’s 787: narrower seats pinch in Business Premier
I’ve long been of the opinion that Air New Zealand offers one of the best business class products for an overnight flight — the kind of leg ... Continue Reading
KLM’s Boeing 787 offers new cabins, connectivity
As the latest airline to place Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner into service KLM had the opportunity to revisit its inflight product and set a ... Continue Reading
Why time is ripe for Lufthansa’s longhaul LCC Eurowings flights
This winter Europeans will find travel bargains on flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Phuket as Lufthansa’s new low-cost carrier, Eurowings begin... Continue Reading
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