German firm transforms aircraft life vests into face masks
Bag To Life, a German firm which upcycles aircraft life vests into bags and travel accessories, has pivoted to making face masks with the ma... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: COVID-19
Op-Ed: Lessons airlines can learn from Singapore’s A380 first class
Who knows if we’ll see A380s flying again, and if so how many? It seems clear that, for many airlines, the downturn caused by the coronaviru... Continue Reading
IFE giants Panasonic and Thales implement layoffs in the United States
The two largest inflight entertainment companies in the world, Panasonic Avionics and Thales InFlyt Experience, have implemented workforce r... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta blocking middle seats to enable social distancing
In the latest move to ensure Delta is keeping people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the carrier is taking steps to help customers and em... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus revises production rates due to Coronavirus market
After a solid commercial and industrial performance at the beginning of the year, Airbus is now revising its production rates downwards to a... Continue Reading
Crystal Cabin concepts that address passenger health prove timely
In a post-pandemic world, we can expect that air travel will be different than the way it was before the coronavirus crisis. There will be g... Continue Reading
Press Release: Cargo seat bags enable transportation of cargo on seats
An increasing number of airlines are now using their aircraft for cargo flights, loading passenger cabins with cargo, including on passenger... Continue Reading
Etihad to test tech that identifies medically at-risk travelers
Etihad Airways has partnered with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology that enables self-service devices at airport... Continue Reading
IFEC ready to aid airlines impart new inflight protocols to passengers
For the last few decades, inflight entertainment and connectivity stakeholders have played an increasingly important role in air safety. Som... Continue Reading
Traveling with an allergic child trained me for a post-pandemic world
Before the World Health Organization named COVID-19 a pandemic, I was invited to attend an exclusive preview of Air Canada’s newest premium ... Continue Reading
Press Release: IAMA launches virtual Think Tank in response to COVID-19
IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, has launched a Virtual Think Tank program, called IAMA VTT. This online resource was creat... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eclipse and Display Interactive ink strategic IFEC pact
Eclipse Global Connectivity and Display Interactive have signed a strategic agreement to provide end-to-end Inflight Entertainment and Conne... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics addresses COVID-19 impact on business
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, tod... Continue Reading
Press Release: Flitetec launches aviation grade cleaning solution
A water-based antibacterial cleaner for soft furnishings, leather and plastics, called MX14 Aero, was slated to launch this week at the Airc... Continue Reading
Inflight Dublin launches wellness app to help passengers breathe easy
Even before the coronavirus was named a pandemic and airlines found themselves at the center of the storm, inflight wellness was having a se... Continue Reading
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