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Safety

Iberia A330-200 aircraft in flight over the ocean.

Lufthansa Technik to bring AeroSHARK to A330ceo family

Lufthansa Technik is bringing its sharkskin-inspired AeroSHARK surface technology to Airbus aircraft for the very first time. The MRO giant,... Continue Reading

Rendering of Amtrak single-level high capacity coach with plush new seats.
Amtrak issues RFP for single-level long distance coaches
August 12, 2025
Emirates A380 cabin in economy class with red LED lighting.
Emirates bans use of power banks on board its aircraft
August 8, 2025
Inside the NextGen Acela rail car passengers are doing various activities at their seats, such as working on laptops, looking at their mobile devices and socializing.
Amtrak to launch NextGen Acela service on August 28
August 7, 2025
Rendering of Amtrak single-level high capacity coach with plush new seats.

Amtrak issues RFP for single-level long distance coaches

As Amtrak slowly but surely makes progress on overhauling its high-speed and regional trainsets with NextGen Acela and Airo, respectively, a recent RFP shared b... Continue Reading

Comfort

A Boeing 737 MAX, in Boeing livery, in-flight

Astronics raises 2025 guidance on strength of aerospace business

Seeing strong momentum in its aerospace business, including in support of prominent commercial aircraft linefit and retrofit projects, Astro... Continue Reading

Inside the NextGen Acela rail car passengers are doing various activities at their seats, such as working on laptops, looking at their mobile devices and socializing.
Amtrak to launch NextGen Acela service on August 28
August 7, 2025
ANA All Nippon Airlines Airlines Boeing 767-300ER airplane at Guangzhou Baiyun airport (CAN) in China.
ANA taps Viasat to power free Wi-Fi on international routes
August 5, 2025
SWIAA A350 Senses first class suite with a double bed laid out.
SWISS reveals Senses mockups, readies for product debut on A350
August 2, 2025

Connectivity

flyadeal staff join Airbus management for the airline's 40th aircraft delivery in Toulouse

flyadeal CEO talks inflight connectivity, expects decision by year-end

Saudi Arabian low-cost airline flyadeal, a Saudia Group subsidiary, is exploring inflight connectivity options for its all-Airbus fleet and ... Continue Reading

A Southwest 737 MAX parked and ready to board. The aircraft is in Southwest's signature dark blue, yellow and red livery. The IFC antenna hump is in view, installed atop the fuselage. A Spirit A320 can be seen in the background. Anuvu
Anuvu MicroGEO satellites now operational over the United States
August 7, 2025
Airplane takeoff from airport with cloudy sky during sunrise
Eutelsat touts big LEO revenue growth, new South American airline deal
August 6, 2025
Airplane landing on runway in Pearson International airport at dusk, Toronto,Canada Kontron
EchoStar chief reveals Hughes IFC wins at two large airlines
August 4, 2025

Services

Plus Ultra A330 in flight

AirFi LEO now flying on seven airlines, sees growing take-up

AirFi LEO, the Iridium Certus 100-powered connectivity solution from AirFi, is now live on seven airlines, with several more poised to launc... Continue Reading

Inside the NextGen Acela rail car passengers are doing various activities at their seats, such as working on laptops, looking at their mobile devices and socializing.
Amtrak to launch NextGen Acela service on August 28
August 7, 2025
An empty gate at an airport waiting for the aircraft to arrive. Cirium is helping airlines track on-time performance with a new AI-powered tool.
Aireon sees opportunity to aid FAA in ATC modernization
August 4, 2025
Ryanair 737 in flight
Skyborne Airline Academy to train ab initio students for Ryanair
July 24, 2025

Nose to Tail

Selfie of the author, Reilly Oatridge, in standard economy class aboard American Airlines' 787-9 to Rome

Taking comfort in small comforts on American’s 9-abreast 787

If I could use only one animated Gif to describe American Airlines these days, it would be of Kermit The Frog frantically typing on his type... Continue Reading

A woman's knees are seen a a short distance from the seat in front of her in economy class on an Aer Lingus flight
Finding the easter egg in economy class on Aer Lingus’ A321XLR
July 15, 2025
Overhead view of the new Air Canada slimline seats aboard an A321
Different eras: trying Air Canada’s oldest and newest cabins
June 29, 2025
JetBlue Mint Studio Vantage Solo seat
Space at a premium: pondering the value of JetBlue Mint Studio
June 14, 2025

Green Wing

Megha Bhati, CCO of Eve

Eve Air Mobility CCO Megha Bhatia on what sets its eVTOL apart

There is tremendous momentum behind Eve Air Mobility’s 100% electric eVTOL — at a time when a number of other eVTOL projects have fail... Continue Reading

Pittsburgh International Airport's main terminal.
Pittsburgh International Airport sets wheels in motion for SAF hub
July 22, 2025
Air France A220 parked and ready to board on a sunny day
Air France-KLM to help EASA optimize EU Flight Emissions Label
July 13, 2025
Looking out the SAS aircraft window to see snowy mountains and the aircraft engine and wing tip. SAF is still too expensive to be competitive with Jet A.
Airline profitability to inch up in 2025; SAF pricing is pain point
June 2, 2025

Lean into Aviation

Pictured against a maroon background: Aanuoluwapo Annie Ojewunmi - The Airplane Girl

Meet Aanuoluwapo ‘Annie’ Ojewunmi, the Airplane Girl

Known in some circles as the Airplane Girl, Nigerian aircraft technician Aanuoluwapo ‘Annie’ Ojewunmi counts herself as very lucky. “In Nige... Continue Reading

Ryanair 737 in flight
Skyborne Airline Academy to train ab initio students for Ryanair
July 24, 2025
A MiG-21 military flight suit is being modeled by a woman of African descent. She is covered in a brightly colored tribal-inspired armor featuring colorful beads.
Transforming a flying weapon of war into a work of art
July 3, 2025
Team 38 - Penguin Power -Elizabeth Menozzi Sammy-Rai Brain at the end of the race, posing for a photo in front of their aircraft.
More than 90 female pilots competed in the 2025 Air Race Classic
June 23, 2025