Domestic flights in India can now operate with the inflight internet service active. Vistara is first to market, with its A321neo fleet activating.
NXTCOMM boosts antenna development, certification leadership
How important is hardware certification for an in-flight connectivity antenna manufacturer? At ESA upstart NXTCOMM the newly hired VP of Aero Structures and Certification will report directly to the CEO to help ensure that the program faces as few internal challenges as possible.
Hawaiian adds a trio of Mainland destinations for 2021
Hawaiian is betting on a big boost in domestic tourism starting in early 2021. From next spring the carrier will add three new mainland destinations, including its first routes to Texas and Florida.
JetBlue outlines cost cutting measures for 2021
Facing a revenue drop measured in billions of dollars for 2021 JetBlue is planning major budget cuts. First tipped last week, further details are now emerging on what will be changing for the company.
Oman Air launches "My Space" seat blocking
Call it an anti-social networking option. Oman Air has a new “My Space” option for economy class travelers to secure a blocked middle seat when flying.
Airbus launches line-fit Wireless IFE
Streaming IFE systems are now available directly from the factory. Airbus delivered its first new aircraft with the infrastructure on board. But the airframer is not getting into the content business, at least not yet. It is providing a platform that multiple content suppliers can integrate with, easing implementation challenges.
SmartSky adds SmoothSky turbulence avoidance to software platform
No network? No problem!
SmartSky’s next-gen ATG network remains delayed, but the company continues to work on the software offerings that will run on the new communications backbone once it goes live. SmoothSky turbulence avoidance is the latest such offering.
On-campus recruiting: Breeze confirms college hiring plans for flight attendants
Flight attendant by day, college student by night. Breeze Airways confirmed its unconventional plan to staff the cabin on its planes, and it comes with a certain amount of controversy.
Air Astana launches Premium Economy service
A little more space, a little more baggage, a little more comfort. Air Astana’s new Premium Economy service is a solid step up from the regular economy class product. But it also might not really be an upgrade for the carrier’s offerings.
So long free ESAs: DOT finalizes new Service Animal rules
The US Department of Transportation published its final rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals today, bringing an end to the Emotional Support Animal (ESA) era. Under the new guidelines only dogs may be designated as service animals and owners must attest that they are specially trained to provide services to the passenger, among other requirements.