Industry reviews creative air travel accessibility solutions
The number of passengers who will need special assistance traveling by air is expected to grow over the coming decades, and airlines face pr... Continue Reading
Author: Marisa Garcia
Hyper-realistic VR rendering helps BA bring new Club Suite to life
Hyper-realistic virtual reality (VR) models of aircraft cabins offer airlines and designers a new opportunity to test and promote products w... Continue Reading
US general aviation amplifies message on risk-mitigating avionics
A public-private partnership that is working to improve general aviation safety in the United States is amplifying its message to the FAA, c... Continue Reading
When Europe’s expansive rail network sees train beating plane
Traveling to the largest aircraft interiors show in the world by train feels a little sacrilegious, but I have found over the years that it ... Continue Reading
Designing delight in-flight with simple pleasures
Delta Air Lines’ recent announcement that it will offer economy passengers flying international routes an upgraded experience, includi... Continue Reading
How will A321XLR longhaul travel compare to golden age 707 flying?
The success of the Airbus A321XLR at the Paris Air Show led to an interesting dialogue among industry watchers and even a particular airline... Continue Reading
Designing Soundscapes: The delicate balance of boarding music
As the Bard wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” But music doesn’t always feed love and sometimes it can cause an upset stomach. ... Continue Reading
IATA resolution aims to set service standards for disabled passengers
Member airlines of IATA have unanimously signed a resolution to make travel more accessible to passengers with disabilities. The resolution,... Continue Reading
Trade disputes threaten airline profits and even passenger legroom
At IATA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the global economy was a deep concern, particularly stemming from the effects of protectionism and g... Continue Reading
IATA: Airlines face challenges of regulatory rift beyond MAX grounding
The decisions surrounding the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet created an unprecedented rift between the world’s civil aviation ... Continue Reading
Designing the self-aware cabin of the very near future
As digitalization takes to the skies, there are fresh opportunities to improve the passenger experience, extending the service life and util... Continue Reading
Doctor Suzanne Kearns on why training for safety requires a rethink
Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Aviation Professor and author at the University of Waterloo, decided at an early age that she wanted to be a pilot. She ... Continue Reading
Celia Muñoz Espin on the value of applying skills across Iberia units
Iberia’s sales director EMEA, USA and Asia, Celia Munõz Espin, got her start at the airline in 2001, working in the quality control departme... Continue Reading
FAA 20-year forecast predicts further air traffic concentration at hubs
The FAA has published its 20-year Aerospace Forecast for fiscal years 2019-2039, predicting steady growth in commercial aviation, despite ec... Continue Reading
Etihad Airways goes green with new customizable short-haul economy
Etihad Airways’ goals for environmentally sound operations have grown from a special Earth-day flight to a firm commitment embodied in the c... Continue Reading
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