• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

PaxEx.Aero

The Business of Passenger Experience

  • Premium
    • Register
    • My Account
    • Aero Filings
  • IFEC
  • Seats & Cabin
  • Airplanes and Airports
  • Loyalty
  • About PaxEx.Aero
    • Contact PaxEx.Aero
  • Aero Filings
  • Logout

737MAX

Chinese airlines place massive Airbus A320neo family order

1 July 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Airbus A321LR/ACF test aircraft was unveiled in Hamburg earlier this month (Image via Airbus)

China’s three state-owned airlines will boost their combined fleet by more than 300 planes, with a major Airbus A320neo order announced today. Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern will each take about 100 single-aisle aircraft, all expected to be delivered between 2024-2027.v

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A320neo, A321neo, Air China, Airbus, Boeing, China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, Tianjin Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Alaska Airlines extends Recaro partnership for 737 MAX seating

8 March 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Alaska Airlines' 737 MAX taxis prior to its inaugural flight on 1 March 2021.

As the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX fleet expands passengers can expect familiarity on board. The carrier will keep the interior common to the existing fleet, extending its partnership with seating supplier Recaro into the latest tranche of deliveries.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 9, 737-9, 737MAX, Alaska Airlines, BL3530, business class, CL4710, economy class, Mark Hiller, premium cabin, Recaro, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Boeing pays off 737 MAX criminal prosecution for $243 million

8 January 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Boeing will avoid criminal prosecution related to overt acts to defraud the United States tied to the certification process of 737 MAX. And it managed to purchse that freedom at a bargain price.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Boeing, Department of Justice, lawsuit Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Aeromexico to resume 737 MAX service on 21 December

13 December 2020 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

Aeromexico is the latest carrier to return its 737 MAX fleet to the schedule. The carrier intends to operate 4 flights with the type on 21 December and grow the operations from there.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Aeromexico, Cancun, CUN, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, MEX, Mexico, Mexico City, routes, TIJ, Tijuana, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Stagnation displaces Astronics’ recovery resurgence hope

2 November 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

The summer looked good for Astronics. The company saw green shoots of a recovery and was ready to resume its production of components for aircraft manufacturers and interiors suppliers. But as the summer came to a close so did that hope of a quick return to 2019 levels of production. And with the 737 MAX still grounded the company finds itself in what CEO Peter Gundermann describes as a “pretty tough” place.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, earnings call, General aviation, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Satellite Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Two major takeaways from FAA Administrator Dixon’s 737 MAX test flight

1 October 2020 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

On Wednesday morning Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, took Boeing’s 737 MAX for a test flight. Following the successful flight Dickson repeatedly stated, “I like what I saw” from the progress, particularly in how the MCAS system was revised. But that optimism must be tempered against a few very real remaining challenges in getting the aircraft back into commercial service.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Boeing, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Stelia launches Opera, new business class seat for single-aisle market

1 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

With single-aisle aircraft flying further than ever before, airlines continue to invest in delivering a more compelling premium cabin experience on board. And now they have another choice of seating supplier to help make that happen. Stelia Aerospace launched the Opera business class seat today, bringing a new luxury option to the single-aisle fleets of tomorrow.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, business class, Collins Aerospace, Diamond, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stelia, Stelia Aerospace, Thompson Aero, Vantage, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

FAA sets new minimum requirements for 737 MAX autopilot

12 April 2020 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

Fewer exceptions will be permitted for missing indicators or controls when the 737 MAX returns to the skies thanks to new guidance from the FAA.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 737MAX, ET302, Ethiopian Airlines, JT610, Lion Air, MCAS Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Some thoughts on Muilenburg’s testimony about the 737 MAX crash

29 October 2019 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

What can we gather from more than three hours of testimony by Boeing executives and government safety officials before the US Senate Commerce Committee today? Mostly that the format is terrible for getting real answers to the critical questions surrounding the 737MAX crashes, subsequent grounding and potential, eventual return to service. Still, a few interesting bits bubbled up through the testimony.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Boeing, Congress, DOJ, DoT, grounding, MCAS Filed Under: OpEd

Sunrise Stretch: PaxEx Update 2019-10-18

18 October 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The beginnings of Project Sunrise and extra leg room for the Kiwis. Plus more wifi (maybe) coming in China and another loyalty top tier moves further away.

Get these stories and more in this week’s PaxEx Update.

This story is about: 2Ku, 737, 737 MAX, 737 NG, 737MAX, A320, A320neo, Acro, Acro Seating, AeroMobile, Air Esurfing, Air New Zealand, Airbus, AirGo, APSATCOM, Boeing, business class, China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, ChinaSat-18, economy class, Embraer, Emirates, FTS, Global Eagle, GX Aviation, Honeywell, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetWave, JHAS, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, Lufthansa Technik, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Qantas, roaming, Royal Air Maroc, SBB, seating, seats, SkyFive, SkyUp Airlines, Streaming IFE, SwiftBroadBand, Tayaran Jet, Thai Airways, Ukraine, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search PaxEx.Aero

Tweets by WandrMe

Latest News

  • Delta retires streaming entertainment option
  • Red Way launches with Lincoln, Nebraska hub
  • Finnair trims inflight services in cost-cutting push
  • FAA admits staffing issues, asks airlines for help
  • CesiumAstro brings Ka-band ESA to life; Airbus trials planned

Footer

Search PaxEx.Aero

Copyright © 2023 Proton Associates, LLC · Log in

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT