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Handling the 787 Trent challenges

25 April 2018 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

The Rolls Royce Trent 1000 Package C engines power nearly a quarter of the global Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. And they all need extra inspections. Here’s how a few airlines are dealing with the disruptions to their operations.

This story is about: 787, Air New Zealand, ANA, Boeing, British Airways, Dreamliner, engines, Ethiopian Airlines, Hi Fly, LATAM, Rolls Royce, Trent 1000, Virgin Atlantic, Wamos Air Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

American’s 787 order: Big win – with challenges – for Boeing

9 April 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

American’s move to the 787 for its fleet refresh is a big win for Boeing and a blow to the A330neo program. But does it also pose challenges for Boeing’s NMA?

This story is about: 787, 787-8, 787-9, A350, A350 XWB, Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Dreamliner, PaxEx Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Can Norwegian conquer London’s business travel market?

19 February 2018 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

New planes, new inflight services and additional frequencies are all part of Norwegian’s plan to grow in London, seeking to siphon off the premium customers from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and others. But the carrier faces an uphill battle. Can it succeed?

This story is about: 787, 787-9, A321LR, Airbus, Boeing, business class, Dreamliner, Gatwick, Global Xpress, GX, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, internet, LGW, London, Norwegian, PaxEx, premium economy, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Virgin Atlantic’s newest used plane breaks connectivity streak

13 February 2018 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Virgin Atlantic’s newest used plane features the seats and entertainment system the carrier’s passengers have come to know and love. But it is missing the newest amenity – inflight wifi connectivity – and that’s unlikely to change.

This story is about: 2Ku, 787, A340-600, Airbus, eXConnect, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, internet, Ku, Ku-band, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Rolls Royce, Trent 1000, Virgin Atlantic, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

A trickle of details for United’s Premium Plus product

26 January 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A few more details about United Airlines’ new Premium Plus product are now available. Alas, not nearly as much as one would hope given the opportunities the company had this week. Oh, well.

This story is about: 787, 787-10, premium economy, Premium Plus, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Virgin Atlantic’s 787 woes continue

29 November 2017 By Seth Miller 8 Comments

A Virgin Atlantic 787 departing London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic’s 787 fleet will be grounded longer than expected. The carrier cannot get its Rolls Royce Trent-1000 engines replaced quickly enough and is now set to lease additional aircraft to fill in the shortfall. This means a decidedly different passenger experience for some flights and routes.

This story is about: 787, Delta Air Lines, Dreamliner, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, leasing, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Notes of interest from this morning’s American Airlines earnings call

27 January 2015 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

The American Airlines 2014 numbers look pretty good, but the company’s view of the future is what I find interesting. Today’s earnings call held a few interesting nuggets. At least interesting to me.

This story is about: 787, American, American Airlines, Dallas, Dreamliner, Love Field, merger, PaxEx Filed Under: IFEC

United adds 787-9 (with wifi!!) to their fleet

4 September 2014 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

More than just getting a new type in the fleet, the new United 787-9 represents a step forward for in-flight connectivity: the line-fit satellite service is a big deal for United, Boeing and passengers alike.

This story is about: 787, Boeing, Dreamliner, in-flight internet, Panasonic, PaxEx, United, United Airlines, video, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

ANA to equip long-haul fleet with WiFi

22 June 2012 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

ANA has announced plans to offer in-flight internet on a number of its planes flying international routes starting in Summer 2013. The plan will see the 777-30ER and 767-300ER fleets as the first to be fitted with the service. OnAir, the leading provider of satellite-based connectivity will be the platform of choice for ANA. Nice […]

This story is about: 787, ANA, Dreamliner, in flight, internet, PaxEx Filed Under: IFEC

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