Boom’s supersonic demonstrator aircraft, the XB-1, has successfully executed its first flight. Boom says the flight marks the return of a civil supersonic aircraft to the skies and paves the way for the revival of mainstream supersonic travel onboard the Overture airliner
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its 40th birthday in June, and to mark the occasion the airline’s newest Airbus A330neo has been named Ruby Rebel in honour of Sir Richard Branson, with registration G-VSRB
Aviation leather manufacturer Muirhead has revealed plans to showcase its chrome-free FreeTAN tanning solution at AIX 2024. The tanning system uses compostable technology to eliminate fossil fuels and heavy metals from the production process, bringing the aim of fully biodegradable leather closer
‘Excellence throughout the passenger journey’ will be a key theme of the Taste of Travel Theatre programme at this year’s World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg. Industry experts will engage visitors in thought-provoking sessions looking at how airline operators can enhance the end-to-end passenger journey
Intelsat has advanced its multi-orbit strategy with an expansion of its LEO agreement with Eutelsat Group. The arrangement provides a commitment of US$250 million for LEO services over the first six years
Rosen Aviation is preparing to launch two new 4K HDR seatback IFE displays designed for the commercial airline market. The units, powered by Qualcomm processors, are claimed to offer smart capabilities that “far exceed” those of the home TV experience
The new dual LRU Typhon T-400 Series Ku system from Astronics provides inflight connectivity performance with a low-cost design
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, group CEO of Qatar Airways, has revealed several developments in line with his vision to invigorate the airline. His plans include new products and services, including the introduction of new First Class cabins: “No one can develop a first class cabin better than us”
Discover Airlines has been working on the first installation of AERQ’s Aerena Inseat System. See a few details of how the launch customer fitted the system on one of its A320 aircraft (tailsign D-AIUQ), which will serve medium-haul flights from 29th March
Discover Airlines, a Germany-based leisure airline that is part of Lufthansa Group, has installed the Aerena Inseat System by AERQ, making it the launch customer. The installation marks an important milestone for AERQ, as an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) covering the installation of the Aerena system has been issued by EASA
