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Safety

Gilat ESR 2030 for Satcom Direct LEO (ESA)

Gilat Satellite Networks details scope of aero work

Though Gilat Satellite Networks did not win the bid to provide Safran Passenger Innovations with the dual-beam, multi-orbit electronically s... Continue Reading

Ascent business class seat in the new Boeing Dreamline is facing outward towards the window.
Hipa Hipa to Hawaiian Airlines’ excellent 787-9 up front product
April 21, 2024
Wizz Air engine in carrier's signature pink
Turning human waste into jet fuel Firefly boasts Wizz Air as partner
April 18, 2024
Pictured: the SoFab seat from Aviointeriors with SIMONA Boltaro'sn Terreform recycled thermoplastics used including on the wireless charging pad. Cabin interiors
Perfectly imperfect: Aviation explores beauty of recycled interiors
April 17, 2024
Ascent business class seat in the new Boeing Dreamline is facing outward towards the window.

Hipa Hipa to Hawaiian Airlines’ excellent 787-9 up front product

The long wait at Hawaiian Airlines is over, as the carrier finally launched revenue service with the Boeing 787-9 twinjet on 16 April. With its promise of a gor... Continue Reading

Comfort

Pictured: the SoFab seat from Aviointeriors with SIMONA Boltaro'sn Terreform recycled thermoplastics used including on the wireless charging pad. Cabin interiors

Perfectly imperfect: Aviation explores beauty of recycled interiors

Should aviation stop seeking aesthetic perfection in aircraft interiors in the name of sustainability? A growing number of industry stakehol... Continue Reading

Lufthansa business class seat. The seat is rich blues with white thermoplastics and faux wood detailing. This is a window seat.
Lufthansa to debut Allegris experience on A350-900 in May
April 15, 2024
ANA Boeing 787-10 in the hanger
ANA reveals interior of high-density domestic Boeing 787-10s
April 11, 2024
IFE with various content choices for passengers including accessible content, Hispanic content and even aviation content.
Anuvu SVP Estibaliz Asiain on content trends driving IFE
April 3, 2024

Connectivity

ThinKom Solutions Ka1717 antenna mounted to a wall.

ThinKom on unsticking airlines with a sticky multi-orbit antenna

In the last five years, several high-profile geostationary (GEO) satellite anomalies have strengthened the value proposition for multi-orbit... Continue Reading

The Satellite Control Centre inside Viasat’s new International Business Headquarters.
Viasat opens new International Business Headquarters in London
April 13, 2024
ANA All Nippon Airlines Airlines Boeing 767-300ER airplane at Guangzhou Baiyun airport (CAN) in China.
ANA says cluster of Wi-Fi installs impacted as SITA exits the business
April 10, 2024
Hanwha Phasor multi-beam, constellation agnostic ESA on stand at Satellite 2024
Hanwha Phasor sees 2025 market entry for constellation agnostic ESA
April 9, 2024

Services

ERJ operating as Part 135 in-flight. Part 135 operators must implement SMS under the new FAA rule

FAA rule requires SMS for Part 135 operators, aircraft manufacturers

US Federal Aviation Administration officials have made good on their commitment to expand existing regulations and issue new requirements fo... Continue Reading

Wizz Air engine in carrier's signature pink
Turning human waste into jet fuel Firefly boasts Wizz Air as partner
April 18, 2024
Passenger aboard Vistara narrowbody.
Vistara flags multiple factors for disruptions including pilot rosters
April 16, 2024
Lufthansa business class seat. The seat is rich blues with white thermoplastics and faux wood detailing. This is a window seat.
Lufthansa to debut Allegris experience on A350-900 in May
April 15, 2024

Details and Design

American Airlines Flagship Suite Preferred business class seats are seen in the foreground of the wider Flagship Suite cabin in greys and browns.

American’s new Flagship Suite Preferred biz-plus: whose preference?

Buried at the bottom of a wide-ranging #PaxEx upgrade announcement touting new rotating amenity kits and upgraded pillow technology — and ne... Continue Reading

Cathay Pacific's new Premium Economy seat in reclined position.
Cathay focuses on the “premium” with next-gen premium economy
April 14, 2024
A Qatar crew member is using their mobile device.
How Qatar Airways is designing a more personalized PaxEx
April 9, 2024
A rendering of a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330neo in-flight
Malaysia Airlines elevates premium position with A330neo interior
March 27, 2024

Lean into Aviation

Various sample swatches of the Muirhead Sensation collection. Subtle tones of grey, blue, yellow and peach.

Muirhead promotes accessibility with neurodiverse-friendly seat covers

It’s not uncommon for individuals in the neurodivergent community and those with cognitive disabilities to experience sensory overload in vi... Continue Reading

Lauren Thatcher, AOC Compliance Auditor and Neurodiversity Champion at Draken Europe.
Draken Europe compliance auditor on accepting her autistic self
March 24, 2024
Stephanie Gehman, mom and soon to be pilot is in-flight on a blue sky day.
Mom, you should fly too: Stephanie Gehman on her pilot journey
March 8, 2024
Six female IndiGo crew members stand together during the Girl Power event.
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo celebrates Girl Power for IWD 2024
March 7, 2024