Inside the Plane: Emirates Boeing 777 Game Changer First Class
Emirates has revealed its new ‘Game Changer’ first-class cabin experience, featuring virtual windows for the middle suites.
Mirus Aircraft Seating Expands to America
UK based manufacturer Mirus Aircraft Seating shares its plans for expansion in America. The designers and manufacturers of the Formula 1 and automotive industry inspired Hawk seat will be opening new offices in California, US and Santiago, Chile to interact more directly with its customers in North and South America, as…
Losing Sleep? easyJet Solves Insomnia in the Most AvGeek Way Ever
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…
Gogo Amps Up Performance with NextGen In-Flight Wi-Fi Modem
Gogo has introduced its next generation modem into commercial airline service, which delivers more than 16x the throughput Gogo’s existing modem. The company expects the new modem will have more than sufficient throughput to support the next generation of high-throughput satellites as they come online. The new modem includes dual…
Ryanair’s Always Getting Better, Now with More Legroom
This week, Ryanair celebrated serving its 1 Billionth passenger with the launch of new voice-assisted booking engine and the reveal of its new Zodiac Slimline seats which will offer passengers extra legroom. These initiatives are part the fourth year of the airline’s Always Getting Better Program (AGB). Ryanair has connected…
Cheapflights Offers Top Tips for Traveling with Tots
Cheapflights.com has published a new guide to air travel with babies and toddlers, in preparation of the summer peak travel season. As families gear up for their annual vacation many are entering the bold new world of flying with kids in tow, which can be a challenge for even well…
Aerospace Will Take the Lead In 3D Printing Technology
Favorable regulatory policy will lead to growth of Additive Manufacturing (AM) also known as 3D printing technology in the aerospace sector in the next decade. In a recent B2B technology survey, ABI Research finds that 44% of manufacturing companies currently have 3D printers in operation, however, most of these deployments…
Despite Court Ruling, Don’t Expect Airline Seat-Width Regulation
The Flyers Rights group and all of those passengers weary of the cabin crunch had a dramatic win this week when a court ruled that the FAA should regulate the size of airline seats, citing the safety implications of evacuating crowded planes. But, before you cheer, there are both practical…
Qantas’ New Tableware is a Feast for the Eyes
Qantas has unveiled a new range of elegant new tableware by Australia Industrial Designer David Caon, who was also the lead designer of the airline’s new 787 Dreamliner cabin interior. The new Qantas tableware set features a 16-piece crockery by Noritake, crafted in Fine Bone China, a five-piece brush finished…
Laptop Ban Fully Lifted in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways Reports
Etihad Airways announces a lifting of the electronic device ban on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States. Neither Emirates nor Qatar Airways have yet made similar announcements. Abu Dhabi Airport is part of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Pre-Clearance program. It is possible that this additional…