Air travel could become a lot more appealing and inclusive for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) in the near future, following the reveal of the ‘Air 4 All’ system, designed to enable users of powered wheelchairs to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey
The boom in freight flights is showing no sign of slowing, says Phil Seymour, president of IBA. IBA forecasts demand for 1,000 PTF conversions over the next 10 years
British Airways is recruiting additional cabin crew to help fly its summer schedule, with an expected start date of spring 2022. The airline is inviting people of all ages and backgrounds, whether looking for the first step in their career or a complete career change
Air Belgium has signed a contract with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) for inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) and mobile services technologies for its new Airbus A330neo aircraft
Air Canada has launched its ‘Leave Less’ travel programme, offering corporate customers options to offset or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel and reduce their carbon footprint
BSNL, a partner of Inmarsat, has received the necessary licences to deliver Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band mobile broadband services in India. Under the licence, GX will be available to Indian customers across the government, aviation and maritime sectors
The Embraer Executive Jet Service Center in Florida has been certified as a Collins Aerospace Completion Center for in-service aircraft upholstery and cushion work using soft good materials and coverings
AerQ has launched Aerena, an open IT platform designed to facilitate greater passenger engagement onboard aircraft. The system can also be used by airlines to achieve a deeper understanding of passengers’ inflight behaviours and needs, which can be used to open new revenue opportunities for airlines and partners
Inmarsat is celebrating the 1,000th installation and activation of its Jet ConneX inflight connectivity system for business aviation. The company has seen demand for connectivity surging since the pandemic
ATR has inaugurated a Customer Experience Studio at its headquarters, equipped with seven cameras, a high-performance sound system, touchscreens and VR devices, which can be used to create interactive digital experiences
