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Safety

Duffy eyes Newark flight cuts as ATC problems smart

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will meet with airlines serving Newark Liberty International Airport on 14 May to thrash out a plan... Continue Reading

Amsafe Bridport staffer demonstrates the company's new secondary cockpit barrier for commercial aircraft.
AmSafe Bridport unveils cockpit barrier for commercial aircraft
May 7, 2025
Intelsat ESA atop AIr Canada CRJ900
Blazing fast Internet on an RJ? Air Canada stuns in free Wi-Fi rollout
May 3, 2025
Wing of Air Inuit 737 as seen through a cabin window
Air Inuit captivates another AvGeek with 737-200 combi experience
April 30, 2025
Amsafe Bridport staffer demonstrates the company's new secondary cockpit barrier for commercial aircraft.

AmSafe Bridport unveils cockpit barrier for commercial aircraft

In August, any new commercial aircraft operated by scheduled airlines in the United States must have a secondary barrier installed between the cabin and cockpit... Continue Reading

Comfort

The entry to the Boeing 787-9 features a panel illuminated by American’s Flight Symbol, affirming our Flagship experience.

American Airlines’ Flagship Suites aboard 787-9P are now on sale

There’s excitement in the air. American Airlines is now selling tickets for next month’s inaugural service aboard its newest, pr... Continue Reading

Mirroring a PED home page on the Safran Passenger Innovations RAVE IFE system, as demoed by Ben Asmar at AIX 2025
RAVE new world: Safran pairs PED casting with edge caching for IFE
May 4, 2025
SkyVerse brand on a tablet.
PXCom turns to CRM integration and AI for IFE personalization
May 4, 2025
Overhead view of Ethiad first class, front-row suite, with a door, large IFE and a seat bench.
Etihad new A321LR: first class, but surprisingly business-y
April 28, 2025

Connectivity

Passengers enjoy Gogo Galileo inflight connectivity on a business jet.

Gogo goes full throttle with Galileo STCs after securing FAA PMAs

Two months after receiving Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its Gogo Galileo half-duplex (H... Continue Reading

NSG logo shows the letters in white with a tiny star against a black background
Saudi Arabia’s aviation growth story includes Neo Space Group
May 6, 2025
Mirroring a PED home page on the Safran Passenger Innovations RAVE IFE system, as demoed by Ben Asmar at AIX 2025
RAVE new world: Safran pairs PED casting with edge caching for IFE
May 4, 2025
Girl using a laptop in-flight on Southwest Airlines, which is an Anuvu client.
Anuvu touts IFC speed boost with Dedicated Space modem equipage
April 23, 2025

Services

Plant-based pulled pork-style tacos on display for guests to try at AIX 2025

BeanStalk seeks to elevate vegetarian inflight meals

It’s not uncommon for airline passengers to complain about the vegetarian meals served on board. Plates consisting solely of roasted v... Continue Reading

A parked Boeing 787 with a focus on the cabin windows.
Lufthansa Technik readies for wave of Boeing 787 cabin modifications
April 29, 2025
Overhead view of Ethiad first class, front-row suite, with a door, large IFE and a seat bench.
Etihad new A321LR: first class, but surprisingly business-y
April 28, 2025
A set of three Recaro R3 seats in blue and a grey set of two Recaro R4 seats are on display at AIX 2025
ANA boosts legroom and recline with new Recaro 787 seats
April 27, 2025

Nose to Tail

Porter Embraer E195-E2 parked and ready to board.

Why Porter Airlines’ E195-E2 eclipses the Q400 experience

For many years I have been a fan of Canada’s Porter Airlines, specifically the fun branding and wide ranging use of its cartoon raccoon masc... Continue Reading

WestJet 737 engine and wing as seen out the window.
WestJet rolls out superfast Starlink inflight Wi-Fi with no fanfare
May 10, 2025
Intelsat ESA atop AIr Canada CRJ900
Blazing fast Internet on an RJ? Air Canada stuns in free Wi-Fi rollout
May 3, 2025
Wing of Air Inuit 737 as seen through a cabin window
Air Inuit captivates another AvGeek with 737-200 combi experience
April 30, 2025

Green Wing

Upright solar panels at Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport and Pittsburgh International bolster solar initiatives

Photovoltaic technologies have become a fixture at many airports. Solar panels are being secured to rooftops and building facades, or ground... Continue Reading

ZEROe fully electric hydrogen-powered four pod aircraft
Airbus hones hydrogen plan, showcases next-gen narrowbody tech
March 27, 2025
BBJ 737 cabin shows a large grey couch area with a table and lots of white plush aircraft seats.
ALTEA founding partner Robin Dunlop on recycled bizliner seats
February 18, 2025
A man and women and inspecting the Muirhead set of seats
Scotland’s Muirhead explains move into seat cover manufacturing
January 28, 2025