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Aircraft interiors, leather from the Scottish Leather Group, Muirhead.

Muirhead Leather Returns to Pre-Pandemic Lead Times

  • 3 min read

Muirhead, a renowned supplier of high-performance leather to prominent passenger transport and aviation brands worldwide, has successfully returned to its pre-pandemic manufacturing lead time of just six weeks.

United Transcontinental Amenity Kit

United’s New Transcontinental Amenity Kits: What’s Inside?

  • 6 min read

United Airlines takes a refreshing leap in enhancing passenger experience, introducing new amenity kits featuring Asutra skincare products for business class passengers on premium transcontinental routes connecting west coast hubs and New York City.

A321neo WIZZAIR rendering.

Wizz Air Orders 75 More Airbus A321neos

  • 2 min read

European ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, renowned for its rapid expansion, has solidified a firm agreement for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft. This latest acquisition brings Wizz Air’s total order for the largest member of the Airbus single-aisle family to 434 and elevates its A320 Family commitment to 565 aircraft. … 

AirJapan B787 Dreamliner rendering.

AirJapan Brings Bluebox IFE System Onboard

  • 9 min read

Air Japan has made the strategic decision to leverage the advanced features of Bluebox’s Blueview Onboard Retail and IFE. The Blueview digital services platform will be integrated into the airline’s Boeing B787 aircraft, elevating the in-flight experience. 

Lavatories SpaceFlex v2 Cabin Option by Airbs and Zodiac Aerospace/Airbus

USDOT’s Single-Aisle Accessible Lavs Final Rule: Delays Ahead

  • 11 min read

The extended dates for implementation and the lack of a retrofitting requirement mean that many disabled passengers will continue to fly on single-aisle aircraft equipped with lavatories that don’t meet these requirements for over a decade to come.

Are Dictator’s Boeing 747s Too Heavy for Iraqi Airways to Unload?

  • 12 min read

Once again, Iraqi Airways is on the hunt for potential buyers for two vintage Boeing 747 aircraft, erstwhile possessions of the infamous dictator, Saddam Hussein. These jumbo jets, which have been sequestered in Tunisia, are now primed for auction.  

Europe’s Airports Recover: ACI EUROPE Reports on H1

  • 7 min read

European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has unveiled its latest air traffic report. This document provides detailed insights on air traffic for the month of June, the second quarter (Q2), and the first half (H1) of 2023.

Northern Pacific Airways Aircraft

Northern Pacific Airways Doubles Its Bet in Vegas

  • 2 min read

Northern Pacific Airways has announced a substantial augmentation in their flight frequency between Ontario, California, and the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. The airline will more than double the number of flights operating on this popular route commencing August 3. 

Singapore Airlines Q2 Exceeds Expectations

  • 14 min read

In a landmark achievement, the SIA Group reported a net profit of $734 million in the initial three months of the fiscal year 2023/24. This figure represents the highest quarterly performance in the Group’s history.