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Safety

A touchless lavatory as envisaged by Diehl. A woman places the back of her hand a few inches away from a sensor above the aircraft toilet, and the lid is seen closing

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Crystal Cabin concepts that address passenger health prove timely

In a post-pandemic world, we can expect that air travel will be different than the way it was before the coronavirus crisis. There will be g... Continue Reading

Etihad to test tech that identifies medically at-risk travelers
April 6, 2020
IFEC ready to aid airlines impart new inflight protocols to passengers
April 5, 2020
A side view of a large passenger aircraft's nose / cockpit.
Goodbye floppy disks? Teledyne touts new era for aircraft data loading
March 31, 2020

Etihad to test tech that identifies medically at-risk travelers

Etihad Airways has partnered with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology that enables self-service devices at airports to be used to help... Continue Reading

Comfort

IFEC ready to aid airlines impart new inflight protocols to passengers

For the last few decades, inflight entertainment and connectivity stakeholders have played an increasingly important role in air safety. Som... Continue Reading

IFPL designs unique PED power solution for rear of seat armrests
April 2, 2020
Inflight Dublin launches wellness app to help passengers breathe easy
March 30, 2020
Safran Cabin temporarily suspends production at four plants
March 27, 2020

Connectivity

ThinKom's Ka antenna atop a regional jet fuselage. The antenna is quite slim in profile. A blue sky serves as the backdrop

ThinKom sees Ka antenna as uniquely positioned to meet new WRC rules

Last fall at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19), a key international pact was inked by ITU member states, opening up more... Continue Reading

The SmartSky 4G LTE-based network allows blazing-fast internet, real-time video streaming and voice conversations, rivaling Wi-Fi speeds on the ground. Image: SmartSky UNUSED
SmartSky unfazed as Gogo challenges validity of mesh network patent
April 1, 2020
A side view of a large passenger aircraft's nose / cockpit.
Goodbye floppy disks? Teledyne touts new era for aircraft data loading
March 31, 2020
A OneWeb satellite in orbit
OneWeb files for bankruptcy, pursues sale of the business
March 28, 2020

Services

A side view of a large passenger aircraft's nose / cockpit.

Goodbye floppy disks? Teledyne touts new era for aircraft data loading

People who don’t work in aviation are often surprised to learn that the antiquated floppy disk is still used in some instances to load... Continue Reading

American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Airlines, unions laud passage of CARES but more aid might be needed
March 30, 2020
Chef is wrapping airline food in foil, professional kitchen, toned image
US stimulus includes airline contractors but industry awaits specifics
March 25, 2020
International Departures Information Board with All Flights Cancelled.
Lawmakers encouraged to include PaxEx suppliers in relief package
March 23, 2020

Multimedia

Elderly hand holding airplane seat.

#PaxEx Podcast Transcribed: Coronavirus and MAX level one-two punch

Mary Kirby: Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast available on Apple and Google podcasts. This is episode 71 of the show where we talk about how the... Continue Reading

Information panel with Covid-19 word on it at an international airport.
#PaxEx Podcast: Coronavirus and MAX grounding level one-two punch
March 4, 2020
In Conversation Transcribed: Business class with Virgin and BA
January 21, 2020
cabin interior of an business class section in an aircraft
In Conversation: Business class with Virgin and BA
January 16, 2020

Details and Design

A touchless lavatory as envisaged by Diehl. A woman places the back of her hand a few inches away from a sensor above the aircraft toilet, and the lid is seen closing

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Crystal Cabin concepts that address passenger health prove timely

In a post-pandemic world, we can expect that air travel will be different than the way it was before the coronavirus crisis. There will be g... Continue Reading

The design details that make a great airport
April 3, 2020
Magnesium alloy economy seat design introduces new weight savings
March 29, 2020
Southwest Airlines "Green Plane" displaying yellow seats with grey headrest and trim
Four core design principles learned during 16 years in the cabin
March 24, 2020

Nose to Tail

The surprising importance of a lounge for an independent traveler

Outside the realms of frequent travelers, an airline lounge is of a refined, elegant, upmarket space filled with objets d’art and chaises-lo... Continue Reading

Traveling with an allergic child trained me for a post-pandemic world
April 4, 2020
Two mini bottles of alcohol alongside a small white bowl full of nuts and a glass with ice on a tray table
Looking back fondly on a far from perfect American 777 flight
March 30, 2020
With the backdrop of a blue sky, a Jet2 aircraft sits parked with bright orange letters as part of its livery
When Jet2’s cheap and cheerful budget airline brought big smiles
March 25, 2020

Lean into Aviation

Plane taking off into red sunset.

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes to conquer the skies anew

This is not the whole story, but we don’t have time. I’ll tell you the full tale over a beer when we next meet at an aviation event. We’ll h... Continue Reading

Ethiopian director Tigist Eshetu stays optimistic despite challenges
March 26, 2020
Reed Exhibitions’ AIX profiles remarkable women in new campaign
March 17, 2020
LeAnn Ridgeway giving a speech with a mike in hand
Role models are key to improving diversity: LeAnn Ridgeway of Collins
March 15, 2020

Op-Ed

AA black lab waits at the door beside a suitcase. The dog is a service animal for his owner, the author of this Op-Ed

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Op-Ed: DOT NPRM could discourage service animal owners from traveling

This is an Op-Ed contribution from Justin Yarbrough, a guide dog handler who works as an accessibility specialist, and writes about assistiv... Continue Reading

Boeing 737 MAX grounded
Op-Ed: Regulators must ensure Boeing does not slip back into arrogance
January 11, 2020
Manchester, United Kingdom - May 8, 2016: Air France Airbus A320 narrow-body passenger plane taxiing on Manchester International Airport tarmac.
Op-Ed: Why learning to fly makes you better at everything
December 27, 2019
People in blurred motion at Detroit airport
Op-Ed: Eyes on Detroit as airport seeks to attract non-flyers
November 12, 2019