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Safety

The earth as seen from space with various lines used as a conceptual image of IRIS2 by SpaceRISE consortium led SES

IRIS² laser links will benefit PaxEx but you likely won’t notice...

Part of the SpaceRISE consortium responsible for designing, building and operating the European Union’s forthcoming IRIS² multi-orbit satell... Continue Reading

Looking out of the cabin window of a Delta A220 in flight
Airbus enters preliminary work to offer lie-flats on the A220
June 25, 2026
Airbus Airspace Cabin for the A220 is in a 2-3 layout and being lit by blue and purple LED lights.
Airbus assures A220 stretch will retain five abreast if it launches
June 24, 2026
Miami International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower on a sunny day
Op-Ed: What aviation cybersecurity can learn from the Internet age
June 22, 2026
Looking out of the cabin window of a Delta A220 in flight

Airbus enters preliminary work to offer lie-flats on the A220

Airbus is fielding interest from airlines to offer lie-flat seats as a linefit option on the A220 for longer-range routes, and says it is now looking at ways to... Continue Reading

Comfort

Massive IFE screen in the VantageNOVA First product, as seen on the Thompson Aero Seating stand at AIX

Thompson explores dedicated first and super first class for airlines

Enjoying a remarkable trajectory in the business class seating segment, Thompson Aero Seating confirms it is “absolutely exploring” how to s... Continue Reading

Rendering of Qantas Project Sunr
Qantas readies for Sydney-London with extra tank and just 238 seats
June 21, 2026
Saudia A321XLR is low-density, high-premium and now flying
June 18, 2026
The author, Mary Kirby, is in the full lie-flat position in Unum Two on the Unum stand at AIX.
Inside an A350-optimized Unum Two seat, as revealed at AIX
June 14, 2026

Connectivity

Iridium NEXT satellite in orbit over earth.

Rocket Lab CEO vows commitment to aero as firm buys Iridium

Aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications for roughly... Continue Reading

A woman holds up the tiny Iridium PNC ASIC
Tiny Iridium PNT ASIC could arrive in aero as carry-on equipment
June 17, 2026
Inside the Hughes ESA manufacturing factory in Germantown, Maryland
Hughes stays flexible with ESA, double-ESA and hybrid ESA-VICTS IFC
June 7, 2026
Rendering showing aircraft flying and flight paths over Europe on an earth globe view from space at night. All the world map textures are originally from NASA EASA. Satellite comms. ATG
Viasat sees runway for EAN in EC’s 2 GHz MSS decision
June 7, 2026

Services

Rendering of Qantas Project Sunr

Qantas readies for Sydney-London with extra tank and just 238 seats

Nearly ten years after Qantas first vowed to take on “the final frontier of aviation” by offering ultra-longhaul direct flights from the eas... Continue Reading

United leans into America’s 250th with Stars and Stripes livery
June 16, 2026
The author, Mary Kirby, is in the full lie-flat position in Unum Two on the Unum stand at AIX.
Inside an A350-optimized Unum Two seat, as revealed at AIX
June 14, 2026
Air Canada glows with enthusiasm as A321XLR enters revenue service
June 12, 2026

Nose to Tail

Over 200 mbps down while using the airBaltic Starlink connection on a parked Air Serbia A320

When Starlink on airBaltic A220 is highlight of Air Serbia A320 PaxEx

After a surprisingly pleasant and on-time transatlantic flight from New York to Belgrade in business class with Air Serbia, it was time for ... Continue Reading

Wouldn’t hesitate to book Air Serbia A330 business class again
June 5, 2026
The Finnair A330 AirLounge business class seat.
Finnair A330 fixed-recline business seat not for everyone
May 4, 2026
Inside the the Finnair E190 aircraft with pale, slimline seats and a very bright and airy cabin
Flying Finnair on its refreshed E190: spotless cabin, few amenities
April 29, 2026

Lean into Aviation

Dr. Eva Maleviti

Dr. Eva Maleviti on shaping the future of sustainable aviation

When it comes to aviation sustainability, Dr. Eva Maleviti, an assistant professor and program coordinator for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni... Continue Reading

Dr. Tamara Pejovic is smiling for a photo.
Dr. Tamara Pejovic builds an all-inclusive space for young Aviators
May 28, 2026
Incubators and associated equipment weigh as much as 200lb. This anxious mom was able to keep physical contact with her baby during the flight. Image: Lia’s Wings
How UK air ambulance charity Lia’s Wings helps to save lives
May 19, 2026
Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE in front of an aircraft with young children in Africa.
Aviation for Good aims to redefine medical access for rural villages
May 3, 2026

Press Release Hub

Reception area of the Emirates Lounge

Press Release: Emirates debuts next-generation lounge concept

Emirates has unveiled a next-generation signature lounge concept that is being introduced and rolled out across its key cities globally this... Continue Reading

Saudia first A321XLR with block letters in front of it saying 1st A321XXLR
Press Release: NSG marks linefit activation of IFC on Saudia A321XLR
June 29, 2026
Baggage claim
Press Release: Mishandled bag rates dropped 23% in 2025, SITA finds
June 29, 2026
Gilat Stellar Blu Siderwinder ESA at Satellite 2026 SATShow
Press Release: Gilat receives Sidewinder ESA orders valued at $43M
June 29, 2026

Green Wing

NOEMI Aerospace aircraft docked for boarding.

Norwegian electric flying boat developer NOEMI reveals wider scope

Eric Lithun, founder and CEO of NOEMI Aerospace, has always maintained that no matter how environmentally responsible an aircraft’s design, ... Continue Reading

Under the GENCYCLE+ program, seat covers are upcycled into foam cushions for aircraft seats. This image shows an aircraft seat including the foam cushion, with a green seat cover, surrounded by leaves.
Generation Global reveals circular solution for aircraft soft goods
May 16, 2026
SIMONA Boltaron 'seat of the future' featuring Terreform
How SIMONA Boltaron meets airline aesthetic standards with Terreform
May 13, 2026
Airplane flying above the forest, bottom view, to connote the importance of protecting our environment and promoting sustainability
Why aviation sustainability and accessibility are interconnected
April 24, 2026