Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean are set for a major upgrade in inflight connectivity performance. Panasonic Avionics and Eutelsat announced this week that Eutelsat 172b is now in service, delivering a massive increase in…
The Hi Fly A380 is real!
Earlier this year the A380 assembly line received a stay of execution thanks to a new Emirates order. Today the second-hand market for the type officially launched, with Portuguese charter carrier Hi Fly confirming plans…
Mirus Hawk takes flight on AirAsia
Breaking in to the commercial aircraft seating market is hard. Doing so with a massive order for hundreds of aircraft is even more impressive. And scoring a deal with one of the more vocal and…
Astronics new USB power takes flight on TUI’s…
The 737 MAX has a new in-seat power option. Astronics' EmPower® UltraLite in-seat passenger power system is now available as a line-fit offer on the newest Boeing jets. TUI will take delivery of the first…
United brings the 737 MAX 9 online
Looking to fly on United's newest aircraft type? Head to Houston on June 7th to be part of the first day of 737 MAX 9 operations. The company announced the initial routes and dates for…
Korean’s new CS300 delivers CSeries PaxEx firsts
Korean Airlines received an early Christmas present today from Bombardier. The airline took delivery of its first CSeries CS300 in a ceremony at Bombardier's manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. The new aircraft is expected…
ANA brings free internet to flights
Looking for free inflight internet connectivity? Japan appears the place to be. ANA will add free internet service on the bulk of its domestic fleet in 2018, delivering more connectivity on more domestic routes than…
Delta’s massive new aircraft order is not all…
Delta Air Lines is adding 100 A320neo aircraft to its fleet starting in 2020. The major deal – 100 firm + 100 options – will complete the MD88 fleet replacement and grow the carrier's operation…
Joon expands ahead of inaugural operations
The new French flying lifestyle is expanding. Joon, the Air France subsidiary that isn't really an airline targeting millennials regardless of how many times the company repeats that ridiculous marketing shtick, announced additional routes this…