Air Canada takes delivery of its first Airbus A220
The Air Canada A220 features a dual-class cabin with capacity for 137 passengers; 12 in business class and 125 in economy class.
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Digital Sky Challenge winners share vision for better air travel
The winners of the Digital Sky Challenge, which imagines solutions to the challenges of modern aviation, were announced during an awards ceremony at the SESAR Innovation Days on 4 December in Athens. Jointly organised by the SESAR JU & ACI EUROPE and hosted by Athens International Airport, the Digital Sky Challenge took place on…
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…
Flying Green: KLM Turns to Honeywell Tech to Curb Fuel Spending
KLM plans to its annual fuel costs by 5 percent for its airline and cargo operations with Honeywell’s GoDirect Fuel Efficiency Software. The airline will install the Paris Agreement-compliant Honeywell software across all divisions to reduce fuel use and cut its carbon footprint. The installation follows positive results from KLM…
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…
Boeing Invests in Video and Augmented Reality Tech
Boeing has purchased Pittsburg-based C360 Technologies which specializes in high-density video and distribution, including applications for live and on-demand augmented/virtual reality on multiple platforms. This investment is the latest by Boeing HorizonX’s venture arm established earlier this year, and the first in a company headquartered in the emerging Pittsburgh tech…
SmartSky 4G LTE-based ATG Network Promises greater speed for less
SmartSky Networks, LLC, an aviation communications provider, announced its initial deployment of the U.S.’ first airborne 4G LTE-based air-to-ground (ATG) network. Using 60 MHz of spectrum and patented beamforming technology, SmartSky’s network will provide more than 10 times the typical speed and capacity of the current industry standard ATG network,…
Early to rise: Benjamin Franklin Becomes Norwegian’s first American tailfin hero
Norwegian has announced Benjamin Franklin as its first American tailfin hero. The inventor and statesman, who was often called the “first American” because of his tireless campaigning to unify the colonies, will adorn the airline’s newest Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The new American hero will serve the new transatlantic routes…
These Are Europe’s Best Airports, According to Industry Experts
These are Europe’s best airports, according to industry experts. The 13th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the 27th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition. This years’ judging panel for the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards was drawn from a…
Europe’s Airports Side with Paris, Commit to 100 Carbon Neutral Airports by 2030
The European airport industry renewed its commitment to reducing airports’ impact on Climate change during the 27th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress in Paris, by announcing it was doubling its carbon neutrality target for 2030. During the COP21 climate negotiations in December 2015, the membership of the European airport association ACI…