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Safety

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

How Panasonic Avionics eXNeo can ease the aircraft seat supply crunch
September 4, 2026
Signage at Pittsburgh International Airport's new landside terminal
Southwest Airlines’ support for the blind on AUS-PIT impresses
September 1, 2026
FAA Hybrid III ATD crash test dummy ready for its sled test. Industry wants to see a torso jacket modification for oblique aircraft seatbelt Nij testing
Aircraft seat certification delays spur testing tweak request
August 26, 2026

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 conspiring to slow ... Continue Reading

Comfort

WestJet refurbished 737 cabin interior

WestJet completes legroom restoration on refurbished 737s

WestJet has restored the legroom on its newly-refurbished Boeing 737s, fulfilling a promise it made in January after facing passenger backla... Continue Reading

Rows of economy class seats with seatback IFE screens on United Airlines' first A321XLR
A321XLR set to shine as United, American reveal summer 2027 routes
August 29, 2026
FAA Hybrid III ATD crash test dummy ready for its sled test. Industry wants to see a torso jacket modification for oblique aircraft seatbelt Nij testing
Aircraft seat certification delays spur testing tweak request
August 26, 2026
SWISS Senses First Class Suite A330
SWISS A330 enters retrofit for Senses interiors at HAECO
August 23, 2026

Connectivity

Delta A330neo with Viasat IFC installed

Airline passengers to benefit as ViaSat-3 F3 satellite enters service

Viasat’s new ultra-high-capacity ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, making capacity available for its government, maritime, and airl... Continue Reading

USB-A and USB-C port on the seatback of the new Southwest seat.
Astronics expects to cross billion-dollar sales threshold for 2026
August 18, 2026
GPS threat map, as developed by Skyband
Skyband develops LEO-powered PNT unit to validate GPS on aircraft
August 16, 2026
A laptop sits on a table inside the Boeing EnCore E-Lounge booth
Boeing presents artfully analog answer to inflight voice call question
August 15, 2026

Services

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

German launch services provider Isar Aerospace has become the first commercial space company to successfully deliver satellites into orbit f... Continue Reading

Rows of economy class seats with seatback IFE screens on United Airlines' first A321XLR
A321XLR set to shine as United, American reveal summer 2027 routes
August 29, 2026
FAA Hybrid III ATD crash test dummy ready for its sled test. Industry wants to see a torso jacket modification for oblique aircraft seatbelt Nij testing
Aircraft seat certification delays spur testing tweak request
August 26, 2026
Southwest secondary cockpit barrier
ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits
August 25, 2026

Nose to Tail

American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class cabin on the refurbished 777-300ER.

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

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
Seat duo on left side of A220. Seat are grey with yellow trim on the headrests.
Over five years on, Breeze Airways is still keeping it Nice
August 21, 2026

Press Release Hub

ATR and FLY91 executives celebrate the new aircraft order

Press Release: FLY91 places historic order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft

FLY91 has announced the purchase of 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft for around $1 billion, marking the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade, and... Continue Reading

Malaysia Airlines pilots in the cockpit.
Press Release: Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights to Fukuoka
September 3, 2026
The Crystal Cabin Award trophy as presented during a ceremony in Hamburg
Press Release: APEX, Crystal Cabin Award to present new travel award
September 3, 2026
Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 with its bright blue and white livery is parked in the sunshine.
Press Release: Southwest’s first lounges to debut in AUS, BWI, H...
September 2, 2026

Defense

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

Standing with my back to BETA Technologies’ hybrid-electric MV250 cargo drone, I could just about see De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’... Continue Reading

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
NOEMI Aerospace aircraft docked for boarding.
Norwegian electric flying boat developer NOEMI reveals wider scope
June 19, 2026