Inmarsat mulls going direct to airlines with ATG service in Europe
Inmarsat is edging ever closer to making a decision on whether to serve airlines directly when it launches integrated air-to-ground (ATG)-S ... Continue Reading
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How a little known IFE firm landed Monarch Airlines as a customer
When Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) announced on 1 August that it had installed a wireless inflight entertainment system on six... Continue Reading
VIDEO: JetBlue studies permanent card that becomes boarding pass
More than a decade ago the concept of a permanent boarding pass for an airline was actually implemented. It was quickly scuttled due to regu... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Airframers, suppliers collaborate to shorten lead times for seats
Consumer technology changes every six to 12 months, but the lead times required for bringing new aircraft seats with inflight entertainment ... Continue Reading
United taps Gogo for Wi-Fi on RJs, agrees to trial 2Ku on 757s
United Airlines has selected Gogo to bring air-to-ground (ATG)-based inflight Internet service to the carrier’s two-cabin regional jet fleet... Continue Reading
Lufthansa keeps middle seats, but makes changes in 747-400 refit
In what could be perceived as a quiet downgrade for business class passengers, Lufthansa is keeping middle seats on its Boeing 747-400 fleet... Continue Reading
Gulf carriers endorse taking tracking control away from pilots
Emirates airline boss Tim Clark’s suggestion that Malaysia Airlines flight 370 may not have ended in the Indian Ocean is certainly generatin... Continue Reading
Airlines call for harmonized standards on aircraft e-enablement
LONDON: A lack of standardization between airframers when it comes to e-enabling aircraft has fueled concerns among airlines operating mixed... Continue Reading
Airlines must not fail in duty to assist passengers with disabilities
In the United States, airlines must abide by laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Part 382 of Title 14 of the US code. In ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa creates exclusive atmosphere in new Premium Economy
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, was a day of firsts for Star Alliance member and German flagship carrier Lufthansa. Departing gate Z52 at Frankfu... Continue Reading
AirAsia facilitates passengers who simply want to text via apps
In a world that seems insatiable for broadband Internet, AirAsia’s decision to offer a decidedly light airborne connectivity service to pass... Continue Reading
Could major US airline create an economy minus cabin?
A US legacy airline is shopping around the idea that it’s planning to create an “economy minus” cabin in a move to a new model of dome... Continue Reading
US DOT data show clear cost advantage for new aircraft
It has been seven months since we took a look at the changing face of the transcon market between LAX and JFK. The US Department of Transpor... Continue Reading
Kymeta seeks to replace “stupid antennas”
“Why do we have geosynchronous satellites? The answer is because we have stupid antennas.” This is a common expression made by Kymeta chief ... Continue Reading
Hybrid IFE models emerge to meet airlines’ varying requirements
Nobody doubts that ‘bring your own device’ on board aircraft is a movement that is here to stay (until perhaps we enter a Minority Report-ty... Continue Reading
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