Airbus got 98 orders and delivered 48 jets, beating Boeing in April 2022
Airbus and Boeing have announced their aircraft orders and deliveries data for April 2022. Airbus delivered a total of 48… 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 »
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 »
Antonov Airlines aims to transfer cargo operations base to Leipzig
Antonov Airlines is aiming to transfer its operations base to Leipzig, Germany, following the damage and destruction of some of… Read More »
Japan is set to open its doors in June, but some wish to keep the measures in place
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent’s most popular destinations — remains firmly… Read More »
Want to travel to space? In 2024, balloons might take you part of the way there
Nearly half of Americans want to travel to space. But that means the other half doesn’t, according to a 2021… Read More »
Cargo airline Challenge Group joins The Air Charter Association
The Challenge Group has become a member of trade association The Air Charter Association (ACA). Open to both passenger and… Read More »
Vienna Airport sees pharma volumes grow with Austrian Airlines Cargo
Austrian Airlines has signed up to use the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center (VPHC) for all of its cargo volumes… Read More »
Cathay Pacific flight capacity begins to recover in April with mixed demand
Cathay Pacific’s cargo throughput increased by double-digit figures in April as the airline plans to add more cargo flights following… Read More »
Emirates Airline CEO defends continued flights to Russia
Emirates Airline has defended its decision to continue its flights to Russia even as other international carriers have halted service,… Read More »
Analyist predict air cargo rates will continue to rise despite easing demand
The current easing of the airfreight market may only be a temporary blip and rates could rise further once lockdowns… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Recaro announces double-digit growth for 2022
Recaro, the global seating company, has reported its 2021 revenues, which reached almost €270 million. This healthy figure was achieved… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic launches experiences for its A350 social space
Following the reveal of The Booth, the social space on Virgin Atlantic’s A350s with a leisure configuration, the airline has… Read More »
JetBlue makes changes at the top in inflight and loyalty
New York-based JetBlue has made two key leadership changes involving two familiar figures from the passenger experience sector. Don Uselmann… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian passengers relax in the new business class cabin
SAS’s first Airbus A321LR (long range) aircraft entered official service on 27th March, and details are now available about its… Read More »
The Crystal Cabin Awards 2022 shortlist is revealed
Much like the wider aviation industry, the annual Crystal Cabin Awards scheme, the foremost international prize for innovation in the… Read More »