The “Connected Experience” from Airbus networks passengers and crew with the aircraft cabin. The app allows passengers to order food or to make contact with a flight attendant. Members of the cabin crew receive important information from the networked cabin, for example the status of overhead lockers or the need…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author who is greatly beloved must be in need of a Dreamliner. Norwegian’s latest British tail fin hero, Jane Austen, has finally taken-off and will fly on long-haul routes from London Gatwick Airport to including the airline’s 12 nonstop routes to the…
A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) raises questions on the viability of supersonic aircraft for commercial airline service. While the prime objective of the report was to compare the environmental impact of supersonic flights compared to subsonic services, the findings also raise questions on whether…
Iberia’s first A350-900 aircraft has advanced to the final assembly stage at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France
If you’re finding it difficult to fall asleep lately, easyJet has you covered in the most AvGeek way ever, in support of a charitable cause. easyJet has put together a new single and album of “Jet Sounds,” recordings of soothing engine noise to help transport you to the ‘land of…
As the Paris Air Show kicks off, Airbus has revealed details of its plans to improve the operational performance of the A380 aircraft, hoping to retain customer loyalty to the embattled aircraft model and perhaps attract more customers. Airbus promises airlines a 13% cost reduction per seat, versus the current…
Norwegian has selected a pioneering woman in aviation as its next British tail fin hero.
Iberia has taken receipt of its 10th A330-200 aircraft, registration EC-MNL, which will serve long-haul routes to the Americas and Asia. The airline has named the aircraft ‘Tokio’ in honour of the Japanese capital, which became one of the Spanish ailrine’s latest destinations, launched on 18 October of 2016.
