Supersonic flight looks set to return, but at what cost?
NASA’s attempts to resuscitate supersonic commercial air travel will involve the use of technology that did not exist in Concorde’s day, wit... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Boeing
A quiet, long farewell to the idea of turning left
“Turn left or turn back,” goes the aphorism oft credited to former TWA and Trump Shuttle exec, now industry analyst, Henry Harteveldt. The i... Continue Reading
B/E Aerospace dismisses Boeing’s seat pick as non-threat
Aircraft interiors giant B/E Aerospace today shrugged off the notion that Boeing’s decision to offer ‘Tourist Class’ seats as supplier furni... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing signs first contract for AVIATOR S family
Cobham SATCOM and Boeing have signed a Technical Service Agreement (TSA) for the certification of the AVIATOR 600S and 700S systems on the B... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing awards 777X CSS program to Panasonic
Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic), the world leader in inflight entertainment and communications, today announced it has been selected to suppl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell and Jet Airways sign 777 maintenance deal
Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) has been selected by Jet Airways to provide maintenance services for Auxiliary Power Units on board its flee... 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 United going aisle-access in business with Recaro seat?
United’s likely Boeing 777-300ER seat map LOPA (layout of passenger accommodation) has been revealed by aviation journalist Brian Sumers, an... Continue Reading
Researcher Sophia Yang walks the science/project line
Besides an impressive four patents and four publications to her name, architected materials research scientist Sophia Yang was a member of t... 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
Slow jetway innovation means #PaxEx opportunities
The humble jetway — call it airbridge, jet bridge, or what you will — is getting a lot of attention with a USA Today feature by my RGN colle... Continue Reading
Press Release: Swiss and Panasonic raise the bar in passenger experience
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the national airline of Switzerland, is renewing its focus on passenger experience in partnership wit... Continue Reading
ICAO sets 1 April for lithium-ion battery passenger cargo ban
On 1 April, a new ICAO ban on shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft will come into place. It is a commendable (i... Continue Reading
Redefining its lounge product, American pushes PaxEx boundaries
American Airlines is taking a big step towards moving the US airline passenger experience to match up to its international competitors with ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Diehl wins additional cabin work packages on 787-10
Diehl Aerosystems has won additional work packages on the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The first-tier supplier has been assigned to develop, ma... Continue Reading
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