Saudia Partners with NSG IFC for Major Fleet Upgrade
Saudia turns to NSG IFC for “significant” portion of fleet; equipage has already begun https://t.co/hjqDaCcwdV
Delta One Suites on A350-1000 Fully PRM Accessible
Delta says new Delta One suites for the A350-1000 will be 100% PRM accessible https://t.co/NXXnxGWFpv
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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:...
United Leads with Starlink‑powered Seatback IFE
Connected seatback IFE is on the horizon and @united, which is installing @Starlink across its fleet, is leading the charge. "They're starting to lead this industry in digital engagement," says Andy Masson of @PanasonicAero, United's IFE provider. https://t.co/WJIZdT2yiC #PaxEx https://t.co/LrBgB4gR44
Thompson Secures Major Lufthansa Group Seat Deal
Thompson is the big winner in Lufthansa Group's latest business seat choices, as management snaps up off-the-shelf Vantage XL for Discover Airlines, Edelweiss and Lufthansa's A380s. ZIM, RECARO and Panasonic have also secured work packages. https://t.co/aDYxUsv2V0 #PaxEx https://t.co/hViBepGRYW
Panasonic's Curved OLED IFE Targets First-Class Luxury
As premium travel surges, Panasonic Avionics’ curved, ultra-wide OLED IFE screen, Astrova Curve, is sparking the imagination of airlines that want to ‘wow’ passengers seated in their most premium real estate. PAC sees it debuting in first-class cabins. https://t.co/sXnCdZLfAw
Archer on Track for US Passenger Flights, Eyes UAE Launch
Archer is “on track” to begin carrying passengers above select US cities later this year, as part of a government pilot program, and remains focused on “rapidly progressing” its plan to launch flights in the UAE — despite war-related uncertainty...
The View Lounge Meets International Travelers' Comfort Expectations
Can a shared lounge space provide the level of comfort and amenities that international travelers expect? We explore The View Lounge at BRU: https://t.co/MnF5tFqtya #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/V2PTDdgGPL
FlightPath3D Swiftly Updates Maps Amid Geopolitical Disputes
Geopolitical tensions, disputed territories, and legal requirements are just some of the reasons why maps differ worldwide. It’s also why leading aviation map provider FlightPath3D has procedures in place to quickly address any required changes. https://t.co/tQ212Infl5 #PaxEx https://t.co/RdEe1Jfv1h
Flightradar24 Boosts Tracking with Aireon's Space‑Based ADS‑B
Some partnerships are so synergistic that they simply make perfect sense from the outset. Such is the case with Swedish firm Flightradar24, which has expanded its flight tracking capabilities with the addition of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data. https://t.co/GDPgnxjSJ1 #AvGeek
JSX Bets on Turboprops with Scottsdale‑Santa Monica Service
JSX launched ATR 42 service linking Scottsdale with Santa Monica earlier this year, and is now flying two -600 turboprops in its fleet. Will JSX's turboprop gamble pay off in the United States? https://t.co/88bAKAT83L #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek https://t.co/RLwdk90Upc
Iridium's Certus Trials Aim to Disrupt Aviation Safety
Iridium sees an opportunity to ‘disrupt the status quo’ in aviation now that its next-generation Certus satcom service is undergoing flight trials to support aircraft safety services and its joint venture partner Aireon is pursuing space-based VHF. https://t.co/0ZuGYpAleV
Amazon LEO Opens to Third-Party Antennas, Boosting Flexibility
Amazon has signaled its interest in allowing trusted government and third-party customers to use their own antenna hardware to integrate Amazon LEO into existing systems, in a move that would greatly enhance optionality, while hastening market entry for the service....
Lufthansa Clears FAA, Sells Most 787‑9 Business Seats
Passengers rejoice. Lufthansa has started selling all but three of the Allegris business class seats on board its new Boeing 787-9 twinjets, after clearing some key certification hurdles with the US Federal Aviation Administration. https://t.co/Taxf2bSwqN #PaxEx
Southwest Keeps Viasat Wi‑Fi on Line‑Fitted Planes
Reports quoting financial services firm William Blair suggest that Viasat’s inflight connectivity system will remain in play on linefitted aircraft at Southwest, even as it brings Starlink to aged jets. RGN has sought confirmation from Southwest. https://t.co/48cTJCGB56
Japan Airlines Adds LEO Satellite Wi‑Fi to 787‑9 Fleet
Japan Airlines plans to bring LEO satellite-powered inflight connectivity to both existing and new Boeing 787-9s, as part of a broader plan to refresh the twinjets’ interiors. https://t.co/44fW9OnTt7