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A321neo in blue and white livery, with Viasat Ka-band IFC antenna hump in view

PaxEx advancements clear on newest KLM fleet type, the A321neo

When bad weather strikes and travel plans quickly go sideways, I try to roll with the punches and make the best of a bad situation. On a rec... Continue Reading

Alaska turns to longtime partner Recaro for 737-800, MAX 8 retrofits

Responding to growing demand, Alaska Airlines recently announced plans to bolster premium seating capacity on more than 200 Boeing 737s, inc... Continue Reading

Ryanair LPA-NCL trip report: cheap but not very cheerful

Travelers flying Ryanair have relatively low expectations. After all, the largest airline in Europe has long based its product on the “... Continue Reading

Delta Air Lines 737-800 economy class cabin with new IFE screens.

Delta to refurbish select 737-800s with updated IFE, new first class

Delta Air Lines this week announced the kickoff of a long awaited refurbishment program for select Boeing 737-800s. The US major also said c... Continue Reading

Nok Air aircraft all purple with the nose detailed in the likness of a bird

Thai budget carrier Nok Air selects Moment wireless IFE for 737s

True to its budget carrier ethos, Nok Air is not known for offering bells and whistles. And in fact, during a recent Nok Air Boeing 737-800 ... Continue Reading

Image of Nok Air's aircraft engine and wing from the window of the aircraft.

Grime time? Flying Nok Air on Phuket-Bangkok

There is no shortage of choices available for folks who need to travel between the popular Thai beach town of Phuket and the capital city of... Continue Reading

Alaska's Boeing 737-9 cabin interior. Blue LED lights are cascading over an empty cabin with open overhead bins.

Three-aircraft adventure on Alaska highlights product consistency work

With a stash of rapidly expiring credits I decided to do a triangle routing on Alaska Airlines’ various mainline jets to get a feel fo... Continue Reading

A wingtip of an aircraft is seen from the aircraft window in flight. Image: AES

Press Release: AES secures EASA STC for 737NG forward cabin closets

Leading aerospace design and engineering specialists, Aerospace Engineering Solutions, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) fo... Continue Reading

Copa Airlines 75 Anniversary livery is a red and yellow stripe wrapping around the aircraft from nose to tail.

Press Release: Copa celebrates 75th anniversary with retro 737 livery

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. and member of the global network of Star Alliance airlines, celebrates its 75th anniversa... Continue Reading

A women is using her personal tablet that is being held in the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800NG tablet holder.

Malaysia Airlines hopes to see green with Boeing 737NG cabin refresh

Malaysia Airlines plans to replace seatback entertainment with wireless IFE and adopt new lighter-weight seats in business and economy class... Continue Reading

China Airlines crew members holding up a tablet and a mobile device to announce it's W-IFE system.

Press Release: China Airlines pioneers W-IFE solution with Immfly

China Airlines has introduced the new Fantasy Sky wireless entertainment system for its Boeing 737-800 fleet. With the introduction of this ... Continue Reading

The MAX 8 looked pristine as it advanced towards the gate. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

Comparing American Airlines’ 737-800 and MAX 8

Now that the Boeing 737 MAX has settled into service across the globe, does this new aircraft provide a significant improvement to its prede... Continue Reading

HAECO Eclipse seat in a flydubai aircraft

Flydubai splits fleet between new Eclipse, Vantage and all-economy

Flydubai sees its new HAECO Eclipse staggered-angled business class seat as a key part of its future passenger experience proposition, and p... Continue Reading

Flying United? Charge up your devices and bring wired headphones

While United Airlines continues to take delivery of new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with its new United Next interior, retrofits of the carrie... Continue Reading

Opinion: Evacuation testing must reflect passengers taking bags

After yet another aircraft emergency evacuation with passengers bringing personal items and carry-on baggage, it is time for the aviation in... Continue Reading