The first factory-installed Intelsat 2Ku system has been delivered on an A321neo. The fitment marks the availability of 2Ku as a factory-installed option to airlines on their Airbus A320 Family aircraft, offering access to the global Intelsat network
Earlier this month many residents of England celebrated the UK Government’s easing of Covid restrictions in the nation’s bars and restaurants, and the celebrations can continue in the sky, as Virgin Atlantic is reopening its onboard bars for the first time in 15 months
United Airlines has announced its Q2 2021 financial results, which, despite a net loss of US$0.4 billion, indicate recovery. Indeed the company says it expects positive adjusted pre-tax income in the third and fourth quarters of 2021 as travel demand rebounds
Ontario-based Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50, to help meet its plan to extend services throughout North America. First delivery and entry into service is scheduled from Q3 2022
United Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire 100 of Heart Aerospace’s ES-19 19-seat electric aircraft, with regional partner, Mesa Airlines, agreeing to acquire a further 100
Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs to its fleet and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s. “These aircraft are an investment in Delta’s future,” said CEO, Ed Bastian
For the sixth year in a row, American Airlines has received the top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality
Customers arriving at London Heathrow will be invited to take part in a proving trial to support the UK Government in lifting restrictions for travellers arriving from ‘amber list’ countries, with fast checking of Covid-19 vaccination status
United Airlines’ massive aircraft order and cabin interiors programme has created a much-needed stir in the aviation industry. The news continues with a partnership with The Coda Collection, which will provide complimentary access to concert films, music documentaries, episodic series and more, on all the airline’s seatback IFE displays and PDE-enabled flights
Emirates SkyCargo has passed another milestone in the pandemic effort, having flown more than 3,500 packages of Covid-19 vaccines weighing a total of more than 600 tonnes – equivalent to 150 million doses.