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Safety

Inside a cockpit that is showing no pilot at the controls.

Merlin Labs sees incremental path to pilot-free passenger flights

US start-up Merlin Labs is eyeing civil applications for its AI-powered, defense-grade Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system and say... Continue Reading

United Airlines CRJ-450 at an LAX hanger during a media event.
United Airlines transforms devil’s chariot into premium CRJ-450
March 26, 2026
U.S. Immigration officer checking documents of tourists
Digitizing borders could free up space to reimagine #PaxEx
March 24, 2026
A busy TSA checkpoint at the airport. The US Government is grappling with a partial shutdown.
Op-Ed: Repeated government shutdowns normalize aviation instability
March 24, 2026
United Airlines CRJ-450 at an LAX hanger during a media event.

United Airlines transforms devil’s chariot into premium CRJ-450

LOS ANGELES — Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the airline industry, one-third of all United Airlines’ domestic US departures were on 50-seat regional jets.... Continue Reading

Comfort

Unum business class seat with 4K IFE on a Boeing 787.

Op-Ed: Seating architecture must evolve to accommodate power, IFEC

Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Unum VP Business Development, Alan McInnes Moving beyond the traditional considerations of structu... Continue Reading

U.S. Immigration officer checking documents of tourists
Digitizing borders could free up space to reimagine #PaxEx
March 24, 2026
Inside a JetBlue A321neoLR: a view from the back of economy class, looking forward at passengers using their IFE screens.
How Quvia helps airlines throw out the IFC playbook and take control
March 22, 2026
Private Jet ready to take off at dusk
FlightPath3D’s strategic expansion into BizAv pays off
March 20, 2026

Connectivity

K2 Space satellite for meoSpere

SES meoSphere will be core to new MEO/LEO inflight connectivity

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rapidly putting the wheels in motion to launch a next-generation Medium Earth Orbit satellite network, dubbed meoSphere, S... Continue Reading

Air Arabia Airbus narrowbody in flight
Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics multi-orbit IFC
March 25, 2026
Inside a JetBlue A321neoLR: a view from the back of economy class, looking forward at passengers using their IFE screens.
How Quvia helps airlines throw out the IFC playbook and take control
March 22, 2026
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Hercules C-130, with identifications 603 and 609, preparing for takeoff at Edmonton International Airport.
Telesat further optimizes Lightspeed for defense, sees schedule slip
March 18, 2026

Services

Air Arabia Airbus narrowbody in flight

Air Arabia debuts Panasonic Avionics multi-orbit IFC

Already a customer of Panasonic Avionics’ eXW wireless inflight entertainment system, UAE-based Air Arabia is now flying with the IFEC... Continue Reading

A busy TSA checkpoint at the airport. The US Government is grappling with a partial shutdown.
Op-Ed: Repeated government shutdowns normalize aviation instability
March 24, 2026
Private Jet ready to take off at dusk
FlightPath3D’s strategic expansion into BizAv pays off
March 20, 2026
Lots of large IFE displays hang on a wall, showcasing different channels, including in the bottom left, a screen that stays "Starlink/United" to represent the integration of IFC and IFE.
Panasonic enjoys rapid IFE growth as connected seatback takes wing
March 15, 2026

Nose to Tail

Pecan Lodge smoked chopped brisket sandwich with sides.

American’s BBQ partnership with Pecan Lodge hits the spot

Some airline routes are special because of the insatiable passenger demand they create, like Seoul to Jeju in South Korea, which is often ra... Continue Reading

Brussels Airlines business class seat in blue with grey accents.
Brussels Airlines BRU-JFK: distinctly Belgian and rather decadent
March 23, 2026
Central Mountain Air (CMA) Dornier 328 turboprop ready for boarding.
What it’s like to fly Central Mountain Air’s 328 turboprop
March 17, 2026
Looking out towards the runway from the cockpit window.
Anguilla Air Services provides rare chance to fly Trislander
March 16, 2026

Lean into Aviation

Lisa Anderson in front of the flags of the world at the UN

Lisa Anderson on shaping global aviation safety at the United Nations

For Lisa Anderson, a senior aviation safety leader at the United Nations (UN), aviation was a feeling before it became her career. “My inter... Continue Reading

ALOFT AeroArchitects' hangar facility on a blue sky day.
Flying forward: the women shaping BizJet interiors
March 6, 2026
flyadeal staff attend 40th delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Women embrace diverse roles at fast-growing Saudi LCC flyadeal
February 11, 2026
A selfie of Cheryl Carter, snapped at work
Cheryl Carter on finding her purpose in aerospace quality
January 26, 2026

Press Release Hub

Exterior rendering of The New Terminal One at JFK.

Press Release: The New Terminal One at JFK selects PRA services vendor

The New Terminal One at JFK has selected Wilson James, a leading provider of Passengers Requiring Assistance (PRA) services, as its dedicate... Continue Reading

Tigerair Taiwan landing pages displayed on various devices.
Press Release: Tigerair Taiwan taps Bluebox wireless IFE for A320 flee...
March 30, 2026
A passenger on Aer Lingus uses the Starlink inflight Wi-Fi on their tablet
Press Release: Aer Lingus takes off with Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
March 29, 2026
Cathay Pacific Aria business class suite Boeing 777-300ER
Press Release: AIX on what’s redefining cabin innovation across APAC
March 27, 2026

Green Wing

Archer eVTOL readying for take-off.

Archer prepares for eVTOL passenger flights as war looms over UAE plan

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation is “on track” to begin carrying passengers above select US... Continue Reading

A TUI 737 aircraft surrounded by hydrogen-powered ground equipment
UK airport hopes hydrogen-powered ground equipment will cut emissions
March 4, 2026
Anastasija Visnakova of Deutsche Aircraft is sitting in front of an aircraft.
How Deutsche Aircraft is differentiating with its D328eco strategy
February 14, 2026
Rendering of ZeroAvia ATR72 at a hanger in Scotland.
ZeroAvia details headwinds that are slowing its certification timeline
February 3, 2026