Preighter market faces “COVID Combi” EASA deadline
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have been carrying cargo in passenger cabins under regulatory exemptions permitting ... Continue Reading
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Honeywell becomes VAR for SmartSky connectivity in BizAv
Honeywell has expanded the suite of inflight connectivity services it can offer North American business aircraft operators, after signing on... Continue Reading
India’s commercial airlines see continued cargo growth
As scheduled passenger flights in India plummeted in the face of the now-declining second wave of coronavirus infections, cargo operations s... Continue Reading
Azul offers Viasat-powered free inflight Internet on domestic flights
Brazilian operator Azul is differentiating its service by offering free inflight connectivity, powered by Viasat, on 17 domestic aircraft, w... Continue Reading
Comparing Delta’s 737-900ER and 757 on New York-Seattle
If I were to tally up all of my flights over the years, New York-Seattle probably tops the list of routes I’ve flown the most. It’s a rather... Continue Reading
Press Release: EASA/ECDC updates air travel guidelines
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) today issued a new version of... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Biometrics – A solution whose time has come
Identification technology is rapidly changing the way we travel … and it’s all for the better, according to David Nieuwsma, who leads the Av... Continue Reading
What to expect if you decline quarantine at Canadian government hotel
The Canadian Government says it will soon allow fully vaccinated travelers “who are eligible to enter Canada” exemptions to its ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Collins unveils touchless solution for onboard services
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, is increasing the operating efficiency of inflight services, enhancing passenger experi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inflight Dublin selected by Sunclass Airlines
Inflight Dublin has been awarded the contract for the provision of content and wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) services by Sunclass Ai... Continue Reading
Press Release: Star Alliance, NEC and SITA sign teaming agreement
Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating... Continue Reading
Bradley to NYC shows why US rail is ripe for improvement
While some airports in the United States have direct rail access of varying usefulness, most do not and that leaves many passengers in a bit... Continue Reading
Aerobility: helping disabled people find hope through aviation
Aerobility, a UK charity whose aim is to “offer disabled people, without exception, the opportunity to fly an aeroplane” on 29 M... Continue Reading
Vertical’s eVTOL aircraft attracts Avolon, American, Virgin
Zero-emissions aircraft that could potentially transport customers quickly around urban city centers and to airports are having a serious mo... Continue Reading
ASIP completes ground testing of Bluetooth IFC on Wizz Air A321
US firm AS-IP Tech (ASIP) recently completed ground testing – including electromagnetic interference (EMI), network performance and full fun... Continue Reading