Most airline passengers interact with an alliance before they realise one exists. The lounge access waiting at the other end of a long-haul flight. The frequent-flyer miles earned on a carrier they have never flown before. The ability to check baggage in London and collect it in Sydney despite travelling on multiple airlines with different […]
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution and its Modular Interactive (MI) platform have entered commercial service with Azerbaijan Airlines onboard the carrier’s Airbus A320neo family fleet.
OneReg, the compliance and regulatory assurance platform used by airports and airlines globally, has appointed Billie Moore, currently Chief Executive of the New Zealand Airports Association, to a new Chief Regulatory and Industry Engagement Officer role focused on government affairs, regulatory relations and public policy across all its markets. The appointment follows OneReg’s oversubscribed USD […]
InterLnkd has today unveiled NEXORA, a curated ancillary stream that helps inflight connectivity partners turn onboard dwell time into a revenue opportunity – across both full inflight Wi-Fi and closed onboard network environments. Built as a drop-in upsell layer for inflight portals, NEXORA extends the curation and personalisation technology behind InterLnkd’s AirMall inflight retail solution […]
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its groundbreaking Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution has taken to the skies in an Airbus A321XLR aircraft for the first time, operated by Saudia. The program also marks the first deployment of Panasonic Avionics’ Modular Interactive […]
Air New Zealand has engaged IBS Software, a leading travel technology company delivering AI-powered travel solutions, to power the commercial launch of Air New Zealand’s Skynest product, the world’s first sleep pod experience available to Economy and Premium Economy passengers on scheduled long-haul flights.
Alaska Airlines is set to welcome guests to its newest Lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) when it officially opens on June 4, underscoring its continued investment in premium travel and one of the carrier’s key West Coast hubs.
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group’s National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots. Hanan Mohammed Jawad joined Emirates in […]
Brazilian Airline GOL Linhas Aéreas announces the opening of ticket sales for its new long-haul direct operations between Rio de Janeiro/RIOgaleão (GIG) and New York (JFK) for the 2027 season. Beginning on March 28 of next year and aligned with the airline’s sales policy of 330 days prior to the flight, the non-stop flights between […]
Rio de Janeiro is preparing to welcome the global aviation industry as the countdown begins to the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 June 2026. Hosted by LATAM Airlines Group, the event will bring airline chiefs, aviation policymakers, manufacturers, airports, technology leaders, investors and media […]

