2022 was the strongest Q1 for aircraft orders since 2014
The first quarter of 2022 has seen a very strong start to the year and continuation of recovery in market… Read More »
A new path forward for the aviation industry
The inaugural Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia saw global aviation leaders discuss how to set the course for… Read More »
Want to join Embraer? 1,000 job vacancies have opened up
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, has announced the opening of 1,000 job vacancies in Brazil. The roles have a focus on the… Read More »
Emirates is scouring the world for cabin crew recruits
Recruiters from the Emirates airline are seeking talented, service-oriented people to join its award-winning cabin crew team. As air travel… Read More »
Sustainability in the aircraft interiors sector
Sustainability has become a part of our daily lives, personally and professionally, and the topic is widely discussed. The aircraft… Read More »
Vision Systems set to unveil for first and business-class cabin ambiance tech at AIX
Aircraft shading system supplier, Vision Systems, has developed new technologies for first-class and business-class cabins, which it plans to reveal… Read More »
SWISS appoints new head of brand experience
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Julia Hillenbrand as its new head of brand experience, effective July 2022. In… Read More »
Air France unveils redesigned long-haul business class on its 777-300ERs
As part of what it describes as “pursuing its move upmarket”, Air France has unveiled its completely redesigned long-haul business… Read More »
IATA and ACA update their inflight catering template
Following on from an agreement between IATA and ACA (the Airline Catering Association), the two bodies have released an update… Read More »
Etihad Airways’ new sustainable experience in economy class
Etihad Airways has revealed a new range of sustainable soft furnishings and tableware for economy class, which will be launched… Read More »
Southwest reveals US$2 billion customer experience upgrade plan
In a timely announcement, given it has just won the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy… Read More »
ThinKom joins satellite interoperability standards consortium
ThinKom Solutions, a developer of phased-array antenna systems, has joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an independent space-industry… Read More »
Airbus reports Q1 2022 results with improved earnings and pandemic recovery
Airbus’s financial results for the first financial quarter (Q1) of 2022, ending 31 March, have indicated improved earnings and pandemic… Read More »
Safran reports ‘solid’ double-digit revenue growth in Q1
Safran’s Q1 2022 financials show what the company calls “strong organic growth in all divisions”, notably driven by aftermarket activity…. Read More »
Qantas reveals A350 Project Sunrise’s very lang-haul cabins
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas has confirmed an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s to enable non-stop flights to Australia from any… Read More »
Molon Labe pitches its S2 Stagger Seat for Qantas’ Project Sunrise
Qantas has turned heads with its order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s, being brought on fleet to enable ‘Project Sunrise’, with… Read More »
The finalists for Crystal Cabin Awards 2022
The finalists in the eight categories of the Crystal Cabin Awards, the world’s foremost event honouring excellence in aircraft cabin… Read More »
Anuvu and Marvel team up for inflight games
Anuvu has signed a multi-year deal with Marvel Entertainment, which will enable airlines to provide Marvel games both through seatback… Read More »
RAVE Ultra IFE displays fitted to China Airlines’ A321neo fleet
China Airlines has equipped its first A321neo with the latest RAVE Ultra displays from Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), with 13.3in… Read More »
Intelsat launches Cloud Connect Media to support programmers
Inflight connectivity (IFC) provider, Intelsat, has launched Cloud Connect Media (CCM), a new service that provides programmers with secure access… Read More »
The Passenger Experience Conference returns to Hamburg on June 13
The pandemic has disrupted the in-person events sector over the past two years, but after a long absence, the Passenger… Read More »
GBTA reports global business travel recovery sees a double-digit surge
Business travel levels are surging, international travel is returning and, despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. Corporate travel policies… Read More »
Canada’s Aeroflyer opts for Bluebox Wow W-IFE
Aeroflyer, a new Canadian charter airline based out of Kelowna, British Columbia, which provides passenger charter services across North America,… Read More »
EASA safety agency updates airline passenger cabin cargo guidelines
Since 2020 EASA (the European Union Aviation Safety Agency) has issued approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in… Read More »
Swiss International launches catering initiatives to reduce food waste
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has launched two new sustainable catering initiatives intended to reduce food waste within its ‘SWISS… Read More »
Alaska Airlines opts for Intelsat to provide inflight connectivity
Alaska Airlines has opted for Intelsat to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) on 105 of its fleet of new Boeing 737… Read More »