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Safety

Boeing's sustainability wall at AIX 2026, featuring a variety of different products that are either part of its catalog or in the process of becoming linefit offerable.

Boeing works to bring more sustainable interiors on board

Boeing has identified cabin interiors as “a really big opportunity space” for it to implement sustainability improvements. Observing that a ... Continue Reading

Iridium NEXT satellite in orbit over earth.
Rocket Lab CEO vows commitment to aero as firm buys Iridium
June 29, 2026
Looking out of the cabin window of a Delta A220 in flight
Airbus enters preliminary work to offer lie-flats on the A220
June 25, 2026
Airbus Airspace Cabin for the A220 is in a 2-3 layout and being lit by blue and purple LED lights.
Airbus assures A220 stretch will retain five abreast if it launches
June 24, 2026
Iridium NEXT satellite in orbit over earth.

Rocket Lab CEO vows commitment to aero as firm buys Iridium

Aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications for roughly $8 billion. With th... Continue Reading

Comfort

Massive IFE screen in the VantageNOVA First product, as seen on the Thompson Aero Seating stand at AIX

Thompson explores dedicated first and super first class for airlines

Enjoying a remarkable trajectory in the business class seating segment, Thompson Aero Seating confirms it is “absolutely exploring” how to s... Continue Reading

Looking out of the cabin window of a Delta A220 in flight
Airbus enters preliminary work to offer lie-flats on the A220
June 25, 2026
Rendering of Qantas Project Sunr
Qantas readies for Sydney-London with extra tank and just 238 seats
June 21, 2026
Saudia A321XLR is low-density, high-premium and now flying
June 18, 2026

Connectivity

The earth as seen from space with various lines used as a conceptual image of IRIS2 by SpaceRISE consortium led SES

IRIS² laser links will benefit PaxEx but you likely won’t notice...

Part of the SpaceRISE consortium responsible for designing, building and operating the European Union’s forthcoming IRIS² multi-orbit satell... Continue Reading

A woman holds up the tiny Iridium PNC ASIC
Tiny Iridium PNT ASIC could arrive in aero as carry-on equipment
June 17, 2026
Inside the Hughes ESA manufacturing factory in Germantown, Maryland
Hughes stays flexible with ESA, double-ESA and hybrid ESA-VICTS IFC
June 7, 2026
Rendering showing aircraft flying and flight paths over Europe on an earth globe view from space at night. All the world map textures are originally from NASA EASA. Satellite comms. ATG
Viasat sees runway for EAN in EC’s 2 GHz MSS decision
June 7, 2026

Services

ZIM advances Premium Economy with deeply intuitive seat kinematics

ZIM Aircraft Seating’s latest generation of premium economy seating has attracted a lot of attention for its sustainability pitch. Aptly cal... Continue Reading

Rendering of Qantas Project Sunr
Qantas readies for Sydney-London with extra tank and just 238 seats
June 21, 2026
United leans into America’s 250th with Stars and Stripes livery
June 16, 2026
The author, Mary Kirby, is in the full lie-flat position in Unum Two on the Unum stand at AIX.
Inside an A350-optimized Unum Two seat, as revealed at AIX
June 14, 2026

Nose to Tail

Over 200 mbps down while using the airBaltic Starlink connection on a parked Air Serbia A320

When Starlink on airBaltic A220 is highlight of Air Serbia A320 PaxEx

After a surprisingly pleasant and on-time transatlantic flight from New York to Belgrade in business class with Air Serbia, it was time for ... Continue Reading

Wouldn’t hesitate to book Air Serbia A330 business class again
June 5, 2026
The Finnair A330 AirLounge business class seat.
Finnair A330 fixed-recline business seat not for everyone
May 4, 2026
Inside the the Finnair E190 aircraft with pale, slimline seats and a very bright and airy cabin
Flying Finnair on its refreshed E190: spotless cabin, few amenities
April 29, 2026

Lean into Aviation

Dr. Eva Maleviti

Dr. Eva Maleviti on shaping the future of sustainable aviation

When it comes to aviation sustainability, Dr. Eva Maleviti, an assistant professor and program coordinator for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni... Continue Reading

Dr. Tamara Pejovic is smiling for a photo.
Dr. Tamara Pejovic builds an all-inclusive space for young Aviators
May 28, 2026
Incubators and associated equipment weigh as much as 200lb. This anxious mom was able to keep physical contact with her baby during the flight. Image: Lia’s Wings
How UK air ambulance charity Lia’s Wings helps to save lives
May 19, 2026
Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE in front of an aircraft with young children in Africa.
Aviation for Good aims to redefine medical access for rural villages
May 3, 2026

Press Release Hub

ZIM Premium Economy with The Frame is pictured alongside the logo of the Red Dot Award

Press Release: ZIM receives prestigious Red Dot Award for “The Frame”...

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group, a global designer and manufacturer of Economy, Premium Economy, and Business class seating solutions for commerc... Continue Reading

SAS A330neo in flight.
Press Release: SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo twinjets
July 1, 2026
Vertical Aerospace eVTOL with their logo and Astronics' logo beside it.
Press Release: Vertical taps Astronics LV power distribution for Valo
June 30, 2026
Reception area of the Emirates Lounge
Press Release: Emirates debuts next-generation lounge concept
June 30, 2026