Air India plans to refurbish its entire legacy widebody fleet, comprising 27 B787-8s and 13 B777s, committing over US$400m for the project. The programme will include a complete overhaul of the aircraft cabin interiors, including latest-generation seats and upgraded IFE across all classes
United’s aircraft buying spree continues, with a firm order for 100 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners – plus 100 options – representing the largest-ever widebody aircraft order by a US carrier. The airline now expects to take delivery of about 700 new aircraft by 2032
The next step in the modernisation of SWISS’s long-haul fleet will be the introduction of five Airbus A350-900s, with the airline’s four remaining A340-300s due to leave the fleet
The Hong Kong SAR Government has eased travel restrictions into Hong Kong, enabling Cathay Pacific to finally look to real recovery, with more flights and more destinations, and the reintroduction of First class service
Following a surge in demand for air travel across Etihad’s network, the airline is now able to meet customer demand to reintroduce its A380s. Passengers can once again experience the incredible interiors of these double-deck aircraft
The introduction of the E195-E2 into Porter Airlines’ fleet has sparked a raft of passenger experience enhancements, including free wi-fi, improved meal service, enhanced legroom, and a new all-inclusive experience
Singapore Airlines has extended its inflight entertainment and content services relationship with Anuvu, with a long-term contract spanning movies, TV and audio
Etihad Airways has won the ‘Environmental Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ award at CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Singapore, as well as the ‘Best Airline for Sustainability 2022’ award by Business Traveler USA
IBA’s monthly Aviation Industry Barometer for October 2022 shows that Latin America continues to lead global capacity recovery, offering 99% of 2019 level Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) during October 2022
Avianca has appointed Versilia Solutions as its provider of airline onboard retail. The deal involves Versilia Solutions creating a bespoke buy-on-board retail offering across all aspects of the retail value chain, tailored to the airline’s brand, demographic and strategy
