JetBlue to create a taste of NY at its JFK terminal
JetBlue has announced plans to add seven new restaurants at New York’s JFK airport terminal 5, all of which will be chains that got their start in New York City
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Mythopoeia ramps up production following VivaAerobus order
IFEC supplier, Mythopoeia has announced the successful completion and award of a “multi-million Dollar” in-seat power systems order from Mexican low-cost airline, VivaAerobus, marking the start of fast-track production
Airbus begins real-world testing of IoT cabin technologies
Airbus has commenced in-flight trials of the Airspace Connected Experience, a system of IoT (Internet of Things) connected cabin technologies, on board an A350-900 Flight Lab aircraft
APEX Expo news: BBC finds that pax want dynamic content and connectivity
New research into the global appetite for inflight connectivity has been released by BBC Global News, including a key finding that frequent flyers have ‘substantial interest’ in staying connected while on a flight, and are prepared to pay more for it
Aircalin modernises cabin connectivity systems
Aircalin has announced that it is investing in the digitisation of its day-to-day cabin crew processes and the strengthening of its commercial offering to passengers by deploying SITAONAIR’s cabin connectivity systems
Latin American airline invests in in-seat power
Burrana has secured a contract to retrofit an unnamed “top-tier” Latin American airline’s A320 and A321 fleets with its In-seat Power units, as part of the airline’s US$400 million investment in updating its aircraft cabin interiors
Astronics reveals multiple launches and future visions
Astronics has revealed plans to introduce several new connectivity and power technologies at APEX Expo this September. The technologies will include in-seat power, connectivity and data systems aimed at helping airlines and airframe manufacturers improve the passenger flight experience
BA crew apps help personalise the passenger experience
British Airways is issuing its 15,000 cabin crew members with iPhone XRs to help them offer a more personalised passenger service
British Airways uncovers what flyers really want
British Airways has asked flyers across 10 global markets what features they would like to see in future air travel, with key responses including hyper-personalisation, immersive virtual realities, 3D-printed health solutions, modular aircraft, hypersonic flying and super-slow ‘flight cruises’
Southwest integrates Apple Pay into onboard operations
Global Eagle is delivering Apple Pay services onboard Southwest Airlines to offer passengers the ability to use Face Unlock and Touch ID to securely pay for inflight wi-fi with Apple Pay-enabled devices