This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.
Planes. Games. Power. Trips.
It was a busy week with lots to ponder.
1. Progress for new seats
Pitch ramps up PF3000 seat production ahead of reveal https://t.co/qbh5OVpoQZ via @aix_expo
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 4, 2017
2. This I like…
Find out more about the Hawk seat arm on IFPL's stand at #AIX2017. Ground-breaking integration. https://t.co/LOMxke2uF1 pic.twitter.com/TO9f8qRTNK
— IFPL (@IFPL) March 4, 2017
IFPL makes a ground breaking approach to integration of peripherals into the seat. #AIX2017. https://t.co/gO5qiRClMy pic.twitter.com/6zBcCeclHF
— IFPL (@IFPL) March 2, 2017
3. What?
Columbia, Mo., is raising money to cover a $600,000 revenue guarantee for new @united flights. https://t.co/SWf0PMj8N9
— David Koenig (@airlinewriter) March 4, 2017
Seriously. What???
United CEO on Gulf carriers: ‘Those airlines aren’t airlines’ … https://t.co/fN494KIdDF pic.twitter.com/r3Cdd2RvpR
— Air Transport World (@ATWOnline) March 2, 2017
4. Hope for better (safer) batteries
94-year-old Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Introduces New Technology for Fast-Charging, Noncombustible Batteries https://t.co/ShDUXV3RFy pic.twitter.com/itqlsDjEde
— odbol (@odbol) March 4, 2017
In the mean time…
A comprehensive guide for commercial shipping of lithium batteries https://t.co/PuN9W83FI3
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 4, 2017
5. The benefits of mobile-first
Have you heard that #TheFutureIsPredictable for the ATI? #AeroExpo2017 is your chance to discover what it means for #Airlines pic.twitter.com/jHEWuOHBnT
— SITA (@SITAonline) March 4, 2017
6. No. Nope. Bad idea. Bad.
NOT THE ONION: @TSAGov Announces Pat Downs Will Become More Intimate https://t.co/v8e3M87R27
— gary leff (@garyleff) March 3, 2017
7. Most prefer in-flight gaming on their personal electronic device. (Makes sense, control-wise.)
Would you rather play a game on the #IFE or on your personal device? More on in-flight #gaming -> https://t.co/VDTxzsvXxj #NintendoSwitch
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) March 3, 2017
As #NintendoSwitch officially launches today, we look at the role it could play in the future of in-flight #gaming: https://t.co/aic9N80OrX pic.twitter.com/tRHqkqM0jc
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) March 3, 2017
8. Air Canada’s new deal with Amadeus
9. Who wants public comments anyway.
Trump administration cuts off public comments on Obama-era proposals around disclosure of airline fees. https://t.co/rbJ8fOJZq1 …
— David Koenig (@airlinewriter) March 3, 2017
10. Why the commercial air travel passenger experience in the U.S. is bound to get worse. (Also why ATC reform will be tricky.)
Where private jet ownership is soaring. @JETNETLLC @knightfrank pic.twitter.com/tszjCmZx3L
— Todd Nicolini Insights (@InsightsTodd) March 3, 2017
11. But these are very nice…
We are launching our new @AirInteriors Track and Swivel Seat, at @aix_expo, Hamburg (4-6th April 2017). Come and see us at stand number 5E02 pic.twitter.com/AoG112CDi0
— Starling Aerospace (@AirInteriors) March 3, 2017
From nose to tail…and sauna! Peter Isendahl @LHTechnik on ev. that's possible in VIP + Special Aircraft Services. #HAvForum #PaxEx pic.twitter.com/FNOBJzGiOH
— Hamburg Aviation (@HamburgAviation) March 2, 2017
12. Brilliant ad placement
Do you want to be a dandruff model or just look like one? pic.twitter.com/Bg64qXk7sA
— Kent German (@KentGerman) March 3, 2017
13. ATC Strikes in France
Gee…that never happens…. https://t.co/M63v2dJSIV
— Tom Korocz (@tomkorocz) March 3, 2017
14. France is not alone
Possible air traffic strikes beginning. Updated info on @Finavia website: https://t.co/TQGPte1qkO
— Helsinki Airport (@HelsinkiAirport) March 3, 2017
15. How Finnair balances global and local branding
Tradition meets modernity. UP shares how #Finnair successfully tied a country's identity into #PaxEx https://t.co/jlj5ZtOHZl #Panasonicblog pic.twitter.com/OgQL80m9FX
— Panasonic Avionics (@PanasonicAero) March 3, 2017
16. Wonder where it’s gone…
Travel to US has “fallen off a cliff” https://t.co/qKivmvFDCG via @TTG Nordic
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 3, 2017
17. Order from chaos? Or just quaint suggestions?
.@Delta introduces enhanced boarding process in Atlanta https://t.co/Kyt9CPLa9A pic.twitter.com/JU3wbWTHOh
— Delta News Hub (@DeltaNewsHub) March 2, 2017
18. Take note:
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg says Trump administration is ‘very supportive’ of Ex-Im Bank.
— Aaron Karp (@airkarp) March 2, 2017
19. As with all tech, Biometrics have a dark side
Must-read: Does Biometric ID Verification Give Way to Data and Discrimination Risk? https://t.co/5kGkM75FQ8 by @jordanyerman @theAPEXassoc
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 2, 2017
20. New frontiers
Technology opens new frontiers for #travel | via @Newsweek #AirportMatters https://t.co/4X6pgs8DZu pic.twitter.com/SfPlIVtK5u
— SITA North America (@SITANAM) March 2, 2017
21. Lufthansa introduces paid lounge access at Frankfurt.
Smart, though pricey. https://t.co/QV3oJJHg5d
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 2, 2017
22. Plus, most are now ‘too big to fail’.
Warren Buffett: 'I like airlines because they just got a bad century out of the way'. https://t.co/51vqrpmyXS @CNBC @WarrenBuffett #avgeek pic.twitter.com/T4lz8V5eWo
— EDM LTD (@EDMLTD) March 2, 2017
23. Feast your eyes…
1 year of global air traffic. https://t.co/z2JbHWywQN pic.twitter.com/l7F9Q3wAhn
— Airport Regions (@AirportRegions) March 2, 2017
24. easyJet is becoming a digital powerhouse.
(I’m a now bit tired of the terms ‘disruptive’ and ‘disruption’. Is it just me?)
.@easyJet places disruptive thinking at the heart of its digital strategy https://t.co/byR8EwEBib via @futuretravelx pic.twitter.com/KSWDTHkHQH
— José María Puerta 马希文 🇪🇺🇺🇳 (@josemariapuerta) March 2, 2017
25. Between the pages…
The why of TSA’s Book Checks: “Chapter 2: Ninja Equipment” Literally. https://t.co/rkH5DYhSfC
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 1, 2017
26. This is where it gets tricky: Do you disappoint airlines or airports or just everybody?
D/FW Airport chief joins political push to raise passenger fees that fund infrastructure https://t.co/Idw1AZWMxd
— Isaac ✈ 🇺🇦 Alexander (@jetcitystar) March 1, 2017
27. Icelandair’s flash new kits are natural beauties.
PAX International – Icelandair notes anniversary with new kit line https://t.co/mxErMUsQwG #paxex @skysupply pic.twitter.com/dJTTuj6q9k
— PAX International (@paxintl) March 1, 2017
28. Interesting twist. Buyer’s remorse?
The lease will allow Qatar to meet "growing demand for our services", says CEO Al Baker. No mention of LATAM's drivers for the deal. https://t.co/2QI41CX44J
— Edward Russell (@ByERussell) March 1, 2017
29. Finnair’s new tech ties
Finnair pilots NDC tech with Skyscanner https://t.co/epYlXhhdyn via @tnooz
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 1, 2017
30. Air France/KLM petitions Commissioner Bulc to act on Gulf carrier growth.
AirFrance-KLM et Lufthansa appellent UE Transport ministre Bulc, Indiquer la concurrence déloyale dans les négociations entre UE et le Qatar pic.twitter.com/YnZmFMbmbT
— Robert Swankhuizen President NVLT (@RJSwankhuizen) March 1, 2017
31. Ryanair growth in Denmark
Hey! Service to Liverpool and Sevilla coming from CPH.
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) February 28, 2017
Growth of Ryanair in Denmark. pic.twitter.com/I5LOziEZH4
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) February 28, 2017
"We told you the Danish model is f*kd" says O'Leary pointing to SAS recent moves. pic.twitter.com/TjMvrntw4l
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) February 28, 2017
32. Cuba demand slow to grow.
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly preaches patience in challenging Cuba market https://t.co/7qh1OyRyxn
— Isaac ✈ 🇺🇦 Alexander (@jetcitystar) February 27, 2017
33. But is there a market for speed?
34. Ryanair never misses an opportunity.
Get the name wrong? We offer 24hr grace periods to correct minor errors. So you won’t be left in La La Land. #Oscars https://t.co/OJfTN8vOrA pic.twitter.com/NVtD9TDeB3
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) February 27, 2017
35. In fairness, two of these gentlemen are not wearing blue ties, which mixes things up a bit.
#Aviation17 panel discusses lack of #diversity in industry. This pic llustrates this perfectly! #LeanIntoAviation #allmalepanel pic.twitter.com/iXaFsyhiEq
— Aunt Benét says Happy Pride! 💙🌈 (@AvQueenBenet) March 2, 2017
36. More of this.
#Easyjet wants more #women in the cockpithttps://t.co/7quqYbI16b#PilotsNews #aviation #airline @easyJet
— CrewSAAM ✈️ (@CrewSAAM) February 27, 2017
She persisted…
It took no fewer than 100 applications before Barbara Harmer found her first pilot’s job. https://t.co/jK8Y6GFABX #mondaymotivation #career pic.twitter.com/xFqemkkI0q
— Airbus Careers (@AirbusCareers) February 27, 2017
May week 10 bring you great success! Failing that, may it bring fresh pastries.