Safety

The belly of an Emirates A380 inflight with a bright clear blue sky.

Emirates looks to expedite A380 inflight connectivity retrofits

Emirates is putting the proverbial pedal to the metal in its bid to bring broadband inflight connectivity to its Airbus A380 fleet. During t... Continue Reading

A table overlooking the airport ramp. A glass of champers and an empty water glass sits on the table. BA aircraft tails can be seen outside the window.
Come dine with me at BA’s Heathrow T3 First Class Lounge
November 27, 2023
United Airlines, Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer with NASA DC-8
Initial research findings suggest positive impact of SAF on contrails
November 15, 2023
Skytrac SDL-350 system for its fleet of King Air 360 aircraft. This image shows a King Air landing with mountains in the background
Iridium approves third Certus 700 satcom for aero; says more to come
October 30, 2023
A table overlooking the airport ramp. A glass of champers and an empty water glass sits on the table. BA aircraft tails can be seen outside the window.

Come dine with me at BA’s Heathrow T3 First Class Lounge

Oneworld Alliance member British Airways (BA) is among a small group of European airlines that still offer a true first class product both on select longhaul ai... Continue Reading

Comfort

In its JETMS release, Global Airlines shared this impression of a Factorydesign product for its cabins. It shows, ‘…the entrance to the new Global First Suites, from the top of the forward stairs, next to the bar’.

Details emerge about Global Airlines A380 plan but questions remain

Global Airlines, the UK startup that aims to launch Airbus A380 operations from London to New York City and Los Angeles, recently revealed i... Continue Reading

Signature Etihad styling can be seen on the Elements suite, including a pleasing combination of cream, grey and rich brown.
Etihad showcases styling for new 787 doored business class suites
November 15, 2023
Nok Air aircraft all purple with the nose detailed in the likness of a bird
Thai budget carrier Nok Air selects Moment wireless IFE for 737s
November 13, 2023
A lounge bar in cabin is all white with chrome details and a bar that is lit with accent lights. Twikle lights shine above the room.
Lufthansa Technik and BBJ take celestial approach to 777-9 VVIP cabin
November 10, 2023

Connectivity

American Airlines picks Intelsat ESA connectivity for nearly 500 RJs

American Airlines, an early adopter of onboard Internet, has announced plans to offer Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution ... Continue Reading

Embraer Legacy 450 parked and ready to board on a rainy day. ATG antenna installed on the underbelly.
Emerging satcom not threatening core ATG business: SmartSky and Gogo
November 27, 2023
Malaysia Airlines A350-900 takes off. The airline is now offering free Wi-Fi on 20 aircraft.
Free inflight Wi-Fi model gains traction in commercial aviation
November 22, 2023
Aerolíneas Argentinas being equipped with Intelsat ESA
Aerolíneas Argentinas picks Intelsat ESA connectivity for A330s, MAXs
November 20, 2023

Services

Delta’s CSP, Touch, on how Delta Sync fosters collaboration

Together with other stakeholders in Delta Air Lines’ ecosystem, content service provider Touch Inflight Solutions is helping the US major en... Continue Reading

Embraer Legacy 450 parked and ready to board on a rainy day. ATG antenna installed on the underbelly.
Emerging satcom not threatening core ATG business: SmartSky and Gogo
November 27, 2023
Wingtip as seen out the aircraft window, whilst the aircraft is coming in for a landing on a cloudy, overcast day.
EASA to assess effects of climate change on air travel
November 20, 2023
A baggage handler moves equipment on the ramp. NetForecast measures the performance of airport cellular with its QMap Airport app.
NetForecast extends network monitoring to airport cellular
November 19, 2023

Details and Design

A hand is holding a part of the Lufthansa sfirst class suite's flexible door.

Lufthansa turns to Lufthansa Technik for 747-8 first class suites

Lufthansa Technik will take the reins on developing the new first class suites for sister Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 widebodies, the MRO... Continue Reading

Two female Soisa employees are discussing ideas. One is holding a laptop while the other a notebook.
Designing for sustainability: Soisa studies pecan shells for interiors
November 21, 2023
ITA Airways goes premium heavy with three-class A321neo
November 14, 2023
A woman is sitting in a brown lounge chair enjoying a cup of tea in the Etihad lounge.
Etihad designs enlightening new Abu Dhabi Terminal A lounge complex
November 6, 2023

Nose to Tail

Vietnam Airlines business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.

Vietnam Airlines delights on short-hop with 787-9 wide-body

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is the only full-service option flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and frequently operates Airbus and Boeing wi... Continue Reading

A table overlooking the airport ramp. A glass of champers and an empty water glass sits on the table. BA aircraft tails can be seen outside the window.
Come dine with me at BA’s Heathrow T3 First Class Lounge
November 27, 2023
Bamboo E190 at the airport.
Did a disappointing Bamboo Airways experience portend trouble?
November 20, 2023
Brightline gives Amtrak a run for its money on Orlando-Miami
November 17, 2023

Green Wing

A large condensed pile of used material is sitting in the Gen Phoenix facility

Gen Phoenix looks beyond Eleather for aircraft seat cover recycling

Fresh from its rebranding to Gen Phoenix, the UK-based company formerly known as ELeather is looking to incorporate other waste streams in a... Continue Reading

Wingtip as seen out the aircraft window, whilst the aircraft is coming in for a landing on a cloudy, overcast day.
EASA to assess effects of climate change on air travel
November 20, 2023
Close up ofJetBlue A321neo engine whilst the aircraft is parked
JetBlue could lose Amsterdam slots despite flight cap suspension
November 16, 2023
United Airlines, Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer with NASA DC-8
Initial research findings suggest positive impact of SAF on contrails
November 15, 2023

Lean into Aviation

F/LIST CEO Katharina List-Nagl and Mayor Judy Paul of Davie (fourth and fifth from left) cut the ribbon to open the Fort Lauderdale facility on November 9, 2023. Image: F. LIST GMBH

Culture and sustainability key as F/LIST expands to Fort Lauderdale

Austria-headquartered business jet and VIP cabin, yacht and luxury residence interior specialist F/LIST has opened its fourth North American... Continue Reading

Tina Szylowski, Project Manager, Camber Aviation Management
Camber’s Szylowski on the benefit of seizing opportunities
October 18, 2023
Jessica Cox is sitting on the side of an aircraft in the hanger.
Armless pilot inspires others to see ability instead of disability
October 10, 2023
Debi Cunningham, VP Marketing, West Star Aviation is standing in a black dress in front of an aircraft
Building relationships is key to success: West Star’s Cunningham
October 3, 2023