#Humpspotter Alert: Intelsat 2Ku finally confirmed for Air France A220
Eagle-eyed #humpspotters have long assumed that Air France’s new Airbus A220-300s would be delivered with the Intelsat (formerly Gogo) 2Ku s... Continue Reading
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Alaska Airlines offers compelling transcon option with A321neo
While an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 is not at the top of my preference list for a transcon flight, the airline regularly schedules one of it... Continue Reading
How Thales slashed weight from its latest IFE technology
Inflight entertainment hardware stakeholders have long sought to drive weight out of their systems to improve the eco-credentials of their p... Continue Reading
IFPL Group ready to support industry recovery following Cobalt buy
Award-winning inflight entertainment peripherals specialist IFPL Group Limited has added a number of important products and proficiencies to... Continue Reading
Flying first in Alaska’s sparkling new A320 cabin amid COVID
Like many frequent fliers of yore, the pandemic clipped my wings for most of the past year. But an intra-state business trip from Seattle to... Continue Reading
Four industry leaders predict the future of onboard power
September’s annual APEX EXPO usually comes shortly after the latest round of consumer personal electronic device changes from Apple, making ... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 business class: impressive beyond flaws
During a sort of #PaxEx duel between the UK’s two largest airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, each is launching a new business cl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics introduces new retrofit in-seat power solution
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, ann... Continue Reading
Press Release: New facility in Mexico accommodates Burrana’s growth
Six months after launch, Burrana continues to grow as a leader in cabin technology with its Mexico manufacturing facility moving to larger p... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada gives first look at Airbus A220-300 interiors
Air Canada today announced the first two new routes to be operated with the Airbus A220-300, the only non-stop service between Montreal and ... Continue Reading
The good and the meh of Korean Air PaxEx aboard the 787-9
On my way to the 2019 IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul, I had a choice to make. Flying Korean Air, I could opt to take the once cutting-... Continue Reading
Press Release: Teledyne portable dataloader offers enhanced security
Teledyne Controls, the flight data management business, has launched the PMAT XS™ – a new portable dataloader that integrates easily y... Continue Reading
When inadequate long-haul IFE makes you grow sick of your phone
Ah Rome, the eternal city. But flying back from Rome on Alitalia with what seemed like an ancient inflight entertainment (IFE) system felt l... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gore featuring new & trusted IFEC solutions at APEX EXPO
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will exhibit an extensive collection of GORE® Aerospace Cables and Materials for in-flight entertai... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gore’s high data rate cables available with short leads
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has recently upgraded its site manufacturing infrastructure in Pleinfeld, Germany, significantly re... Continue Reading
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