Ibom Air receives its first brand new A220
The first of ten A220s ordered by Ibom Air
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Emirates demos an A380 with SAF in one engine
Emirates has carried out a demo flight of an Airbus A380 using one engine powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight was to demonstrate SAF’s potential as a ‘drop-in’ replacement for jet fuel – meaning it could be…
Malaysia Airlines starts flying its first 737 MAX 8
First of 25 737 MAX 8 Malaysia Airlines has on order
SriLankan Airlines starts Self Check-in and Self Bagdrop at Colombo
Aims to minimise lines
Ethiopian picks Thales AVANT for IFE on its new A350-1000s
First of four A350s expected in Q324
CLEAR launches at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport
Passengers at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport’s (PVD) main terminal can now use the paid-for CLEAR service to jump the lines at security. CLEAR has opened a number of its kiosks at the airport for CLEAR Members use a…
Vistara offers free inflight messaging for all its Club members
On Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft
ITA Airways receives its first A321neo
8 more A321neo due by end 2025
Air India using AI virtual agent to revolutionise passenger experience
Air India is upping the passenger experience [Image: Air India]
Lufthansa offers free messaging and cheaper Wi-Fi
Streaming and surfing becomes significantly cheaper
Sunshine Coast Airport using app to help passenger accessibility
Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) in Australia has installed mapping technology to help blind and visually impaired passengers navigate the terminal. BindiMaps is a mobile app that locates users precisely in indoor spaces. It uses a simple, natural language audio system…
Air Canada passengers can now watch Disney+ Originals inflight
Builds on Air Canada’s recent collaborations with Disney
Brussels Airlines receives its first A320neo
Four more A320neos due by end 2024
Malaysia Airlines now offers free Wi-Fi in all classes
Free Wi-Fi on 20 widebody aircraft to start with
Frankfurt enables biometrics for all airlines
First European airport to offer biometrics from check-in to boarding for all airlines.
Air Canada unveils first upgraded Airbus A321
New interiors and cabin tech
Finnair is upgrading the cabins of its Embraer fleet
Finnair is upgrading the cabins on all its Embraer aircraft. The improvements will give the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins. The upgrades will include new seats –…
Porter Airlines to equip 20 new Embraer E195-E2s with Viasat IFC
Canada’s Porter Airlines has expanded its deal with Viasat and will equip 20 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. Passengers on Porter Airlines E195-E2 aircraft have free onboard Wi-Fi to access the internet, or enjoy curated movies & TV from…
Frankfurt trials walk through body scanners at Frankfurt
Fraport is testing a walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. Anyone travelling from airports with the new security system that allows them to keep their liquids in their bags might think that system is the way forward. The…
Heathrow trials security time slots
6 month trial with passengers with four largest airlines
