Sure, it is a few months later than expected, but SAS took delivery of its first A321LR aircraft today. It is the first of three LRs the company expects to join the fleet, offering service in transatlantic markets that are too small to support twin-aisle aircraft.
Clearing the air
On Monday STS Aero Mod announced a big push to fit the Thales inflight wifi connectivity system on aircraft over the next 12 months. It now appears, unfortunately, that some of the details shared by the company and analyzed for PaxEx Premium readers were not accurate. Hopefully the update below helps to clarify some of that information.
Immfly launches ground experience bookings in the sky
Passengers can add to their activities at the destination while en route, while airlines have an opportunity to increase ancillary revenue through the system thanks to a new partnership between Immfly and GetYourGuide.
Eastern Airlines plans Argentina, Bolivia flights
Eastern Airlines wants to Tango. The carrier filed with the US Department of Transportation on Wednesday to operate flights between Miami and Buenos Aires, using its Boeing 767 fleet.
Objections raised to Global Eagle reorganization plan
As Global Eagle presses forward in its efforts to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection the company faces new challenges. More than 10,000 contracts are expected to the terminated through the process, nearly all of them without compensation to the other party. And some of those filed objections to that plan.
SmartSky appoints David Helfgott as CEO
There’s a new boss in town at SmartSky. David Helfgott takes over as CEO of the company, replacing Haynes Griffin. Griffin will remain as executive chairman at the company as part of the transition.
Airbus, EASA warn on parked aircraft battery issues
With thousands of aircraft parked around the globe this year the industry is learning more and more about the impact of these long-term storage actions. This week Airbus and EASA issued an advisory regarding battery systems on the A320, A330, A340 and A380 family aircraft that “could lead to reduced battery endurance performance, possibly resulting […]
Thales Wi-Fi installations begin at STS Mod Center in Florida
The next generation of Thales in-flight wifi service installations are underway. The work is being handled by STS Mod Center, a division of STS Aviation Group, at its facility in Melbourne, Florida. STS indicated plans to fit more than 100 aircraft in the coming year for an unnamed customer. Figuring out who it is was not too difficult, though.
A Tale of Two Holidays: Memorial Day v Labor Day in US Traffic Numbers
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day the US commercial aviation market saw a 37% rebound in the number of passengers flying. Not surprisingly, however, the distribution of that growth was anything but consistent across the country.
Basic Business Class now on sale
Forget about the punitive selling proposition of a Basic Economy fare. Long-haul LCC startup ZIPAIR is ready to sell a Basic Business Class seat.