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United, Saudia sign on for Astrova IFE

9 June 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The newest inflight entertainment platform from Panasonic Avionics scored two key wins at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 as long-time customers United Airlines and Saudia both selected the system for upcoming installations.

This story is about: 777-300ER, 787, A321XLR, A330, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, OLED, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Saudia, United Airlines, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC

Another Stellar IFC experience flying

10 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A mockup of the Stellar Blu antenna on display at the Intelsat booth during Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg

As OneWeb moves to deliver its near-global internet services by the end of the year, another aircraft type is now flying with a test version of the Stellar Blu hardware on board.

This story is about: 737, 777, A321, A330, CRJ700, EJets, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Jeff Sare, John Wade, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, Stellar Blu, Tracy Trent Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Finnair adds A330 cargo conversion with Lufthansa Technik, Airbus

28 April 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A handful of markets show signs of recovery for passenger traffic. But airlines typically focused on long-haul international service are nowhere close to calling it a recovery. With air cargo capacity still depressed around the globe Finnair is the latest to add more cargo capacity to its operations, bringing a temporary conversion online for its A330s in partnership with Airbus and Lufthansa Technik.

This story is about: A330, A330-200, A330-300, Airbus, cargo, COVID-19, Finnair, Lufthansa Technik Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

RwandAir plans JFK service launch (again)

4 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Previously tipped for a 2019 launch, RwandAir is once again planning flights to the USA. The carrier filed its application with the US Department of Transportation this week to operate service to New York on its own A330s. It anticipates beginning the operations in December 2021.

This story is about: A330, A330-200, A330-300, ACC, Accra, Africa, business class, economy class, JFK, JFK Airport, KGL, Kigali, New York City, premium cabin, premium economy, routes, Rwanda, RwandAir, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage XL Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Aer Lingus Launches UK subsidiary, applies for US route authorities

10 December 2020 By Seth Miller 7 Comments

Aer Lingus (U.K.) Limited is the latest airline seeking access to the US market. The newly established subsidiary of Aer Lingus is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and will be the aircraft operator of record for the company’s planned Manchester, UK base in Summer 2021.

This story is about: A321LR, A330, A330-300, Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus UK, BOS, Boston, Brexit, British Airways, JFK, JFK Airport, MAN, Manchester, MCO, New York City, Orlando, routes Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Airbus, EASA warn on parked aircraft battery issues

13 October 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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 […]

This story is about: A320, A330, A340, A380, Airbus, EASA Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Delta shifts pilots for new normal

15 May 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

There’s more to Delta’s fleet plan than just this week’s 777 retirement news. The company is shifting crew bases as it adjusts its network and fleet deployments. And while no other types are immediately slated for retirement, the writing is certainly on the wall.

This story is about: 717, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, A330, A330-900, A330neo, A350, A350 XWB, A350-900, Delta Air Lines, MD-88, MD-90, union Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Airbus aims to ease "COVID Combi" temporary freighter conversions

1 May 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

How quickly can an airline convert a passenger plane to freighter service? Airbus hope to ease the process for the A330 and A350 with a new Service Bulletin modification.

This story is about: A330, A350, Airbus, cargo, COVID-19, EASA, regulations Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

American, Delta confirm accelerated fleet retirements

30 April 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Looking to fly on an American Airlines 767 or E190? It is too late. Both aircraft types, already slated for retirement, had that process accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 induced demand drop. They will not return to passenger service from their current groundings. And those aren’t the only cuts.

This story is about: 757-200, 767-300, A330, A330-200, A330-300, American Airlines, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, MD-88, MD-90 Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

TSI Aviation Seats gains access to Airbus BFE catalog

2 December 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Airlines purchasing the A350, A330/neo and A320/neo family aircraft now have a new option for a seating supplier. TSI Aviation Seats, a joint operation led by Turkish Technic, is now listed in the BFE catalog opening up new sales channels for the operation.

This story is about: 737 MAX, A320, A320neo, A321neo, A330, A330neo, A350, A350 XWB, Airbus, business class, economy class, IFE, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, power, seating, seats, TSI Seating, Turkish Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

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