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Safety

Seatback of ZIM Aircraft Seating slimline economy class seat as shown at AIX 2026

ZIM Aircraft Seating prepares for next phase of growth

A major player in the premium economy seat market with a growing footprint in economy class, ZIM Aircraft Seating is looking to double the a... Continue Reading

RAVE Aerospace's Ben Asmar holds up the new IFE and seat controller concept, which offers more accessible jog wheels as opposed to a touchscreen
RAVE and Lufthansa Technik reimagine the passenger control unit
September 16, 2026
3d illustration showing satellite communications network above the Earth, with a focus on Europe
Eutelsat inks key agreements for OneWeb replenishment, IRIS² buildout
September 13, 2026
Acro Series 6 seat triples, two in yellow, and behind it one row of green
Acro adds unique recycling code to every aircraft seat part
September 8, 2026
RAVE Aerospace's Ben Asmar holds up the new IFE and seat controller concept, which offers more accessible jog wheels as opposed to a touchscreen

RAVE and Lufthansa Technik reimagine the passenger control unit

Just as there has been an overuse of touchscreens in automobiles — with drivers forced to take their eyes off the road for key functions — the use of touchscree... Continue Reading

Comfort

Graphic of a Connected Seatback Platform with a cloud in the middle of it

Q&A: Axinom and Rosen Aviation talk Connected Seatback Platform

For years, aviation industry observers warned that the introduction of blazing-fast Wi-Fi onboard aircraft would ultimately spell the death ... Continue Reading

Center pair in First on the Etihad Airways A330neo. These suites feature massive 32" IFE screens
Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo
September 14, 2026
A male passenger enjoys the new INSIGNIA experience with noise-cancelling headphones on the 787
Avianca turns to Collins and Panasonic for INSIGNIA upgrade on 787s
September 11, 2026
How Panasonic Avionics eXNeo can ease the aircraft seat supply crunch
September 4, 2026

Connectivity

Rendering of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite in geostationary orbit

Expect higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds as ViaSat-3 F2 enters service

Passengers flying on several airlines across the Americas should expect to see reliably higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds now that Viasat’s ultra... Continue Reading

3d illustration showing satellite communications network above the Earth, with a focus on Europe
Eutelsat inks key agreements for OneWeb replenishment, IRIS² buildout
September 13, 2026
Beautiful view of Dreamliner plane wing flying into the darkness / last parts of sunset enroute to Brazil. Iris
Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites
September 9, 2026
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket successfully launches satellites into Low Earth Orbit from Norway, representing a first for western continental Europe.
Germany’s Isar Aerospace makes launch history in Europe
September 6, 2026

Services

A seat triple on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8 with the IFE screens in view. United and DISH have inked an agreement to bring live sports to passengers during football season.

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

United Airlines continues to drive innovation in the passenger experience, and with good reason. The U.S. major’s premium hard product... Continue Reading

Center pair in First on the Etihad Airways A330neo. These suites feature massive 32" IFE screens
Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo
September 14, 2026
Beautiful view of Dreamliner plane wing flying into the darkness / last parts of sunset enroute to Brazil. Iris
Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites
September 9, 2026
Women enter the ICAO Global Gender Summit in Luanda, Angola.
ICAO in push to advance women’s empowerment in aviation
September 5, 2026

Nose to Tail

Booths overlook the rail shed in the Eurostar Premier Lounge in Paris.

Paris Premier Lounge marks pinnacle of Eurostar experience

Eurostar, one of Europe’s leading international rail operators, runs an effective monopoly on trains between London, Paris, and Brussels, po... Continue Reading

American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class cabin on the refurbished 777-300ER.
Inside American Airlines’ new 777-300ER Flagship widebody: Review
September 2, 2026
Signage at Pittsburgh International Airport's new landside terminal
Southwest Airlines’ support for the blind on AUS-PIT impresses
September 1, 2026
Passengers seated in Ascent recliners up front on the A220
Breeze sets the pace for value-first with Nicest cabin, Ascent
August 27, 2026

Press Release Hub

A line up of passengers boarding the Thai AirAsia A320

Press Release: AirAsia reaffirms confidence in long-term strategy

AirAsia Group Berhad (“AirAsia”, or the “Group”) today reaffirmed its focused and prudent approach in navigating the current operating envir... Continue Reading

Flexjet Praetor 600E in flight.
Press Release: Praetor 600E delivered to Flexjet with 42″ OLED m...
September 18, 2026
The back of the Recaro SAS NXT gaming chair.
Press Release: RECARO celebrates SAS’s 80th with gaming chair
September 17, 2026
Boeing 737-10 MAX in flight.
Press Release: Lufthansa Group expands Boeing 737 MAX fleet
September 17, 2026

Special Missions & Defense

Aircraft 2317, the first Islander built from the detail component level on the new Britten-Norman assembly line on the Isle of Wight, flew for the first time on September 3. (Britten-Norman)

Britten-Norman just flew the first Islander built wholly in the UK

A Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Islander bearing serial number 2317 flew for the first time on September 3, 2026. After more than 60 years in produ... Continue Reading

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s Sherpa demonstrator carries the name ‘Pack Rat’ and wears a fearsome color scheme.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa
August 20, 2026
A ‘C-242’ military version of WindRunner in flight.
Radia touts dual-use capability of giant WindRunner
August 7, 2026
ThinKom ThinAir Nexxus antenna.
Rise in sovereign satcom presents GEO-capable hardware opportunity
July 19, 2026

Lean into Aviation

Women enter the ICAO Global Gender Summit in Luanda, Angola.

ICAO in push to advance women’s empowerment in aviation

Achieving more gender balance in aviation is a key priority of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Together with industry ... Continue Reading

Captain Hanan Mohammed Jawad in front of an Emirates 777 and Captain Hanan Mohammed Jawad in front of an Emirates 777
Two Emirati women set the pace as Captains at Emirates
August 1, 2026
Saadia Zahidi, IATA's new Director General. She will assume the role on 1 November.
IATA Board appoints WEF executive Saadia Zahidi as Director General
July 24, 2026
Dr. Eva Maleviti
Dr. Eva Maleviti on shaping the future of sustainable aviation
June 4, 2026

Op-Ed

Private business jet, parked at the FBO, as seen through a very large window. BizAv

Op-Ed: Why private aviation should be far less manual for travelers

Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Justin Crabbe, the CEO & Founder of Jettly, a digital private jet marketplace, and BlackJet, a... Continue Reading

White passenger airplane in the MRO hangar. Airliner under maintenance.
Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap is more than a headcount problem
July 6, 2026
Travelers walk through the airport with their bags.
Op-Ed: How travelers can stay on top of delays this busy summer season
June 29, 2026
Miami International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower on a sunny day
Op-Ed: What aviation cybersecurity can learn from the Internet age
June 22, 2026