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- Seamless Journey Award submissions accepted through October 9
- Op-Ed: The value of a network-agnostic IFC terminal
- Press Release: Turkish finalizes order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
- Press Release: Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 11 more Boeing jets
- American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest
- Iberia plans comfort boost with long-haul cabin refresh
- Press Release: Qantas to launch Sydney-New York from mid-2028
- Press Release: PriestmanGoode, Muirhead reimagine overnight rail
- China coverage gap of note as Korean Air and Asiana offer Starlink
- Press Release: RECARO Rail accelerates growth with new product launch
Iberia plans comfort boost with long-haul cabin refresh
Gearing up to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2027, Iberia next year plans to start refurbishing its long-haul aircraft with new interiors. ... Continue Reading
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
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 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 — t... Continue Reading
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 push, its rollout o... Continue Reading
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
Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo
Clean. Sleek. Gorgeous. Exciting. These are just some of the words being used to describe Etihad Airways’ cabin interiors for its forthcomin... Continue Reading
Avianca turns to Collins and Panasonic for INSIGNIA upgrade on 787s
Avianca in 2027 plans to start retrofitting the business class cabins of its Boeing 787s with new doored mini-suites from Collins Aerospace ... Continue Reading
How Panasonic Avionics eXNeo can ease the aircraft seat supply crunch
As airlines seek to bring the latest and greatest inflight entertainment systems and seating platforms to their fleets, multiple factors are... Continue Reading
China coverage gap of note as Korean Air and Asiana offer Starlink
The ability to provide onboard Wi-Fi from gate to gate has long been a key selling point for airlines. However, as non-geostationary satelli... Continue Reading
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
Eutelsat inks key agreements for OneWeb replenishment, IRIS² buildout
Eutelsat used the occasion of the International Space Summit in Paris to announce several key agreements that will ensure it can both replen... Continue Reading
Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites
Telesat has effectively restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it diverted to the fast-growing defense market by greenlighting p... Continue Reading
Seamless Journey Award submissions accepted through October 9
With digital and connectivity services on commercial aircraft expected to become a $26 billion market by 2046, there has perhaps never been ... Continue Reading
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
Etihad Airways goes beyond with CMF and First class on A330neo
Clean. Sleek. Gorgeous. Exciting. These are just some of the words being used to describe Etihad Airways’ cabin interiors for its forthcomin... Continue Reading
Telesat restores commercial Lightspeed capacity with more satellites
Telesat has effectively restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it diverted to the fast-growing defense market by greenlighting p... Continue Reading
American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest
For the second time in my #AvGeek career, there’s a premium transcon arms race kicking off. The 2010s saw the introduction of a totally over... Continue Reading
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
Inside American Airlines’ new 777-300ER Flagship widebody: Review
Today, I stepped aboard an American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (tail number N718AN) at the carrier’s Dallas Fort Worth hub to take part... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines’ support for the blind on AUS-PIT impresses
As a blind solo traveler, I find more value than most in the idea of a nonstop flight. Simply put, nonstops offer less opportunities for som... Continue Reading
Press Release: Turkish finalizes order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX je...
Boeing and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for up to 150 737 MAX airplanes, concluding the discussions initiated in 2025 and suppo... Continue Reading
Press Release: Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 11 more Boeing jets
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to gro... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qantas to launch Sydney-New York from mid-2028
Qantas will launch non-stop services between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia... Continue Reading
Press Release: PriestmanGoode, Muirhead reimagine overnight rail
Muirhead, the Scottish Leather Group brand, today announces its role as a specialist material partner on DAY/DREAM, the new overnight rail i... Continue Reading
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 looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa
Standing with my back to BETA Technologies’ hybrid-electric MV250 cargo drone, I could just about see De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’... Continue Reading
Radia touts dual-use capability of giant WindRunner
The most powerful wind turbines are the largest. With blades more than 100m in length, they are the preserve of offshore installations where... Continue Reading
Rise in sovereign satcom presents GEO-capable hardware opportunity
In the face of persistent geopolitical unrest and conflict, the need for sovereign, secure satellite communications has become acute for gov... Continue Reading
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
Two Emirati women set the pace as Captains at Emirates
In an era when the aviation sector is focused on becoming more inclusive and diverse, Captain Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Captain Bakhita Al Mh... Continue Reading
IATA Board appoints WEF executive Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association’s Board of Directors has named longtime World Economic Forum executive Saadia Zahidi as Director... Continue Reading
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
Op-Ed: The value of a network-agnostic IFC terminal
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Darin Anderson, who serves as Director of Sales for Commercial Inflight Connectivity at ThinKom So... Continue Reading
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
Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap is more than a headcount problem
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Jim Becker, president and CEO of Perfect Point EDM, a leading manufacturer and supplier serving th... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: How travelers can stay on top of delays this busy summer season
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Paul Bernardini, who serves as Head of Marketing and Partnerships at Flighty — the app that tells... Continue Reading
