Recategorising business suites into the mini-suite and maxi-suite
In the late 2010s, as the doored suite category of aircraft seating began to move backwards into business class from where it began in first... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Japan Airlines
Interior supply chain delays still hitting long-backlog Airbus
FARNBOROUGH — If the absence of flying activity at Boeing this year was understandable, the very quiet show for Airbus was somewhat more sur... Continue Reading
Formia’s striking JAL amenity kits feature Heralbony statement art
HAMBURG — Bringing art into the cabin is often a regrettable exercise in blandness: vague abstractions in muted colours, timidity of shade, ... Continue Reading
Japan Airlines taps linefit Intelsat multi-orbit IFC for 737 MAX jets
HAMBURG — Japan Airlines will become “one of the first” carriers in the Asia-Pacific region to offer Intelsat’s Ku-band multi-or... Continue Reading
Onboard with Safran’s Euphony in-headrest speaker system
Since its reveal at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo, Runway Girl Network has been watching Safran’s Euphony in-headrest speaker system with... Continue Reading
Safran’s first Unity: a strong experience in JAL A350 business
As launch customer for the Unity seat from Safran Seats GB, Japan Airlines continues to enjoy substantial attention as it awaits its next Ai... Continue Reading
JAL 787 business class: still a strong contender
Often, looking back on a product from the point of view of a deep-dive into its replacement is informative, and so it was on my recent trip ... Continue Reading
Collaboration brings Boltaron translucents to life on JAL A350
It’s always fascinating to see what catches the eye in the interior of a new aircraft. While Japan Airlines’ latest A350-1000 longhaul cabin... Continue Reading
Why infotainment-focused airline safety videos pose a safety concern
Airline safety videos have been around since overhead monitors, and later in-seat screens became commonplace on board aircraft decades ago. ... Continue Reading
Press Release: JAL migrates to Lufthansa Systems’ Global Aviation Cloud
Lufthansa Systems announced that Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a contract to migrate NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl to Lufthansa System... Continue Reading
JetBlue Airways and Japan Airlines appoint female leaders
To say that the start of 2024 has been a banner month for women in aviation would be an understatement as two high-profile airlines have nam... Continue Reading
The new cabins of 2024 — and what they will tell us about aviation
Business and first class remain the linchpin of most full service airlines’ revenues, and 2024 looks set to offer a fascinating mixture of n... Continue Reading
JAL516 reflections and a visit to the Airbus Safety Promotion Center
On a mountain ridge west of Tokyo, in rural Gunma prefecture, sits a shrine dedicated to the 520 lives lost in the crash of Japan Airlines f... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus statement on Flight JAL516
Airbus regrets to confirm that an A350-900 operated by Japan Airlines was involved in an accident during flight JAL516 from Sapporo New Chit... Continue Reading
JAL First Class Lounge at Haneda brings the nostalgia and charm
Japan Airlines (JAL) may not trace its history back to the flying boat era, but in the last 70 years it has established itself as one of the... Continue Reading