Emirates has announced that it is investing more than US$2 billion in enhancing its inflight experience, including a massive programme starting in 2022 to modernise the interiors of more than 120 aircraft, as well as implementing improvements to other services across all cabins
OneWeb and Intelsat have signed a global distribution partnership agreement intended to enable them to offer airlines seamless IFC that combines performance, coverage and reliability, minimising gaps in coverage or capacity
A new name has entered the IFEC market: Conetic. However, as a holding company, many will be familiar with its portfolio, which comprises Touch Inflight Solutions, Above Aero Media Services, and Oxygen Premium Services. Together they will seek revenue and experience opportunities in the passenger journey
Lufthansa Technik has reinstated its apprentice training programme, with numbers similar to its 2020 apprentice intake:186 young people will begin their apprenticeship at the company’s various locations in Germany, as well as 23 ‘dual students’
IBA’s Industry Barometer for June 2022 shows that Boeing 737 MAX deliveries have reached a record high since 2018 and that global passenger flights grew by 2% in June 2022 compared to May 2022, with flight capacity now at 80% relative to pre-pandemic levels
LSG Group has reported it made a 92% hike in revenues in the first half of 2022, driven by positive aviation business development in all regions of the globe – especially in North America and Latin America. The increase amounted to EUR 410 million, bringing total revenue to EUR 857 million
American Airlines is introducing redesigned Admirals Club lounges across the USA, beginning with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) this autumn/fall. The lounge designs have been created with Chicago-based DMAC Architecture & Interiors, with new signature brand elements
Tangerine has released an animation of the Flying Tiger, its vision for a private eVTOL, designed and engineered for Volkswagen Group China
JetMS Completions has received US FAA approval to perform seat maintenance and modification work on the Embraer 505 Phenom 300
From July to October 2022, passengers in Air France’s long-haul La Première and business-class cabins departing from Paris will enjoy menus created by Michelin-starred French chefs Michel Roth and Anne-Sophie Pic. The chefs have created a range of dishes designed to be sustainable and responsible, made from seasonal produce