UPDATE: Lufthansa eyes long-haul, low-cost service with A330-200s
NEW YORK: Citing a need to respond to the growing competitive threat of low-cost airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines CEO Karl Garnadt today ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: safety
Why it’s high time to start future-proofing aircraft interiors
At the APEX Expo last month, Airbus head of aircraft interiors marketing Zuzana Hrnkova quietly noted how Airbus’ A350 program focussed heav... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Australian gov’t urges safe carriage of lithium batteries
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has produced a short educational video to help instruct travelers how to carry lithium ba... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Passengers under siege in America’s airports
Historically the difference for passengers between low-cost and legacy carriers was one of quality of experience: if you paid less, your exp... 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
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
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
Southwest proactive in replacing 737 cockpit displays
Southwest Airlines has replaced 20% of the Boeing 737 cockpit displays in its fleet that are subject to a new FAA airworthiness directive (A... Continue Reading
Boeing urges airlines to be vigilant of cyber security threats
LONDON: Airline bosses ignore cyber security concerns at their peril, and must ensure that thorough mitigation plans are in place to deal wi... Continue Reading
Bird strike fears big enough to warrant serious FAA oversight
As news breaks that Airbus has been granted a French patent for onboard acoustic bird scaring technology, we’re reminded again about t... Continue Reading
Etihad goes way outside Boeing’s catalog for its first 787-9
EVERETT: As Gulf carriers scramble to one-up each other to create the most opulent and well appointed aircraft interiors, Etihad Airways thi... Continue Reading
Aircraft Interiors Expo and APEX can and will coexist
As recently as 2008, when I attended my first Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), IFE manufacturers and connectivity solutions providers were onl... Continue Reading
Airlines are spending again on extras; WESSCO is poised to deliver
It wasn’t so long ago that many airlines, particularly those operating in North America, were suffering from a shortage of cash flow. For ye... Continue Reading
Airbus facilitates passengers with reduced mobility
Using today’s small aircraft lavatories requires even the most physically mobile passengers to be dexterous and flexible. But what do ... Continue Reading
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