Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Nov 15, 2019
South Pacific-based Fiji Airways presented its first of two Airbus A350-900 XWBs during the delivery ceremony at the Airbus facility in Toulouse. Fiji Airways has become the first airline from the South Pacific region to take delivery of the A350, which will operate on routes to Los Angeles and Sydney. The carrier is also evaluating new nonstop services either to Chicago or Dallas from Fiji. Exclusive photos by ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann
Nov 13, 2019
As the air transport market in the Asia-Pacific region becomes more competitive, yields from ticket revenue have fallen and airlines are increasingly turning to ancillary revenue to supplement operating income.
Nov 12, 2019
SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution is entering advanced test stages in numerous airport projects in the Asia-Pacific region, and is looking to throw its hat into the ring for some potential airport bids.
Nov 06, 2019
Unsure when the Boeing 737 MAX 8 will return to service, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will retrofit subsidiary SilkAir’s 737-800 aircraft instead as it moves ahead with integration into the parent airline.
Oct 28, 2019
Spain’s Vueling has become the first LCC to offer European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight Wi-Fi, with an initial “soft launch” on five Airbus A320-family aircraft.
May 30, 2023
One of the main ideas put forward by Airbus is the use of bionic materials, using designs that mimic nature.
May 25, 2023
Emirates Airline has launched new, refreshed Airbus A380 premium economy cabin interiors on US services to New York JFK and San Francisco in May.
May 25, 2023
Iberia customer experience director Melanie Berry details cabin changes the Spanish airline is making on board to improve its environmental footprint.
May 24, 2023
Recaro Aircraft Seating, a market leader for economy-class seats, has seen demand return following the pandemic, but parts shortages are an everyday challenge.
May 23, 2023
Accidents are becoming more survivable, meaning regulators are doing their jobs, but finding additional improvements has become more challenging.
May 16, 2023
Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its Boeing 787-9 interior and new class of premium service—the Leihōkū Suites, in partnership with Adient Aerospace.
May 12, 2023
Passengers say they care about the environmental effects of flying, but don’t seem willing to change their behavior.
May 10, 2023
Economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights will have an option to at least lie down for part of the trip on Air New Zealand's Skynest bunk beds.