Mary Kirby

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Founder/Editor, Runway Girl Network; IFEC, aircraft interiors, passenger experience.

Fast In‑flight Wi‑Fi Sparks BYOL Entertainment Model
SocialApr 12, 2026

Fast In‑flight Wi‑Fi Sparks BYOL Entertainment Model

Do fast inflight Wi-Fi and the shift in media consumption portend a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model for inflight entertainment? We talk to Panasonic Avionics, Thales, Viasat and more. https://t.co/kv3wLYsMcW

By Mary Kirby
Intuition Foresight Enables Seamless LEO Integration in Multi‑Orbit Satcom
SocialApr 9, 2026

Intuition Foresight Enables Seamless LEO Integration in Multi‑Orbit Satcom

ST Engineering iDirect's launch of Intuition Foresight underscores the rapid changes occurring in satcom since LEO broadband came on the scene. With Foresight, ST uses standard APIs to integrate LEO into multi-orbit networks in a 'fundamental shift' https://t.co/evhgolvaok

By Mary Kirby
Delta Taps Amazon Leo to Boost Passenger Brand Experiences
SocialApr 6, 2026

Delta Taps Amazon Leo to Boost Passenger Brand Experiences

As Delta earmarks Amazon Leo for an initial 500 tails, the airline — which is springboarding off its AWS relationship with the tech giant — says the arrangement will serve as a “launchpad” for bringing more brand experiences to passengers....

By Mary Kirby
United Adds Basic Fare Tiers for Premium Travelers
SocialApr 5, 2026

United Adds Basic Fare Tiers for Premium Travelers

After impressive Elevated 787-9 reveal, United Airlines surprises with basic fare tiers for premium customers https://t.co/Ao8WEVGtrk #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/nHoqWPQoYn

By Mary Kirby
SES Eyes Cross‑unit Content Bundles for Evolving Passenger Experience
SocialApr 5, 2026

SES Eyes Cross‑unit Content Bundles for Evolving Passenger Experience

Multi-orbit satellite operator SES is exploring cross-unit content bundles between its media and aero or cruise businesses, as the passenger experience evolves. https://t.co/jmm0rS22Cy #PaxEx

By Mary Kirby
FAA Issues Certification Conditions for ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen‑Electric Powertrain
SocialApr 3, 2026

FAA Issues Certification Conditions for ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen‑Electric Powertrain

ZeroAvia has this week celebrated a “major step” towards certification of its ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration published special conditions to certify the system’s electric engine component. https://t.co/rtB9kLHKnG #GreenWing

By Mary Kirby
Joan Ochuodho Leads 1,400 at RAF Wittering
SocialApr 2, 2026

Joan Ochuodho Leads 1,400 at RAF Wittering

Serving as the newly appointed Station Commander at @RoyalAirForce Wittering, Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho is in charge of a base that employs 1,400 personnel and is populated by expert units fulfilling critical flight-training roles. Her inspiring story: https://t.co/cLkI6HGxuL https://t.co/efxSQOnKMR

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Dallas‑NY Route Booms, Now Serves Texas BBQ Sandwich
SocialMar 31, 2026

Dallas‑NY Route Booms, Now Serves Texas BBQ Sandwich

Some airline routes are special because of insatiable demand; others because they link globally influential cities. Then there’s Dallas-NY, which is attracting lots of biz travelers & is now notable in another way: American’s new Texas BBQ sandwich https://t.co/ROaaa5EWOf #PaxEx...

By Mary Kirby
Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot
SocialMar 30, 2026

Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot

Merlin Labs is eyeing civil applications for its AI-powered Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system and says there's “no hard ceiling” for the size of aircraft its tech could eventually be installed on. We sit down with CTO Tim Burns...

By Mary Kirby
Aer Lingus Launches Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin‑NY Flight
SocialMar 29, 2026

Aer Lingus Launches Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin‑NY Flight

Aer Lingus passengers traveling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 today are the first to experience the carrier’s new Starlink inflight Wi-Fi https://t.co/aReJBNtST7 #paxex #pressrelease https://t.co/1ks7572jJ8

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United Transforms CRJ‑200 Into Premium CRJ‑450, Cuts Seats
SocialMar 26, 2026

United Transforms CRJ‑200 Into Premium CRJ‑450, Cuts Seats

As demand for premium travel continues to surge, United is not resting on its laurels. Enter the CRJ-450, a lower-capacity CRJ-200 in disguise. Seat count drops by nine seats to 41 including seven First Class seats and four rows of...

By Mary Kirby
Airlines Can Own Cabin Connectivity with Quvia's Grid & Sync
SocialMar 23, 2026

Airlines Can Own Cabin Connectivity with Quvia's Grid & Sync

Airlines have an opportunity to rethink who controls the cabin connectivity layer, putting themselves in the driver’s seat. We sit down with Quvia to learn how it's 'Grid' and 'Sync' solutions can help airlines follow the cruise industry and take...

By Mary Kirby
FlightPath3D Now Standard on Every Textron Citation
SocialMar 22, 2026

FlightPath3D Now Standard on Every Textron Citation

FlightPath3D’s strategic expansion into business aviation is paying off. Less than 12 months ago, the aviation map-maker hit the 2,500-#BizAv tail mark. Now it reveals it has been linefit "for years" on every Textron Citation that comes out of the...

By Mary Kirby
Only One 328 Still Flying Scheduled Passenger Service
SocialMar 19, 2026

Only One 328 Still Flying Scheduled Passenger Service

A 30-seat commuter first produced in the early ’90s, the 328 turboprop was the wrong plane at the wrong time for the market; only 107 were produced. This is what it's like to fly the only 328 in scheduled pax service:...

By Mary Kirby