In February and April-May 2024, Finnair will collect data on the average weight of customers and their carry-on baggage, when departing from Helsinki Airport. The data, collated at our home hub, will be used for future aircraft balance calculations. Finnair will collect data by weighing volunteering customers and their carry-on …
Read More »China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during the 2024 Spring Festival travel rush
New forms and changes are expected to be observed in this year’s Spring Festival travel rush in China. China Eastern has stepped up efforts to newly open and resume international routes. Recently, it launched the Beijing Daxing – Kuala Lumpur route and resumed the Shanghai Pudong-Cairns, Australia route. It will …
Read More »Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn signs new La Première and Business menus for Air France on departure from the United States
On flights departing from its stations in the United States*, Air France is now offering new menus signed by triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn in the La Première and Business cabins. Since 1 February 2024, these dishes have been available on departure from Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-Newark, …
Read More »Global 5G Open and Virtual RAN Industry Report 2023: Exploring Growth Opportunities Featuring Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, and ZTE
The rapid advancement of 5G technology marks a transformative era in the wireless communication sector, presenting new growth opportunities, particularly within the Open and Virtual Radio Access Network (RAN) sphere. A new comprehensive research publication offers in-depth analysis, focusing on the emerging trends and the prospects of this dynamic industry. …
Read More »First come, first served – uncovering first-class cabin designs
As any seasoned traveler knows, there is flying – and there is flying first class. Most of us will never attain such dizzy heights and can only dream of that elusive upgrade. Artemis Aerospace has a look at what we’re missing and explores some of the world’s best first-class cabins. …
Read More »Air Traffic Control – the real art of blue sky thinking
If you’ve downloaded a flight radar app, you may have been astonished at the sheer number of aircraft crisscrossing the country. Zooming in to Heathrow or JFK, all you can see is a vast pile of teeny planes all seemingly jostling to get on or off the runway. It appears …
Read More »Airport retail therapy – some of the best airports for duty free
For many people, a leisurely wander round an airport shopping mall is as much a part of the journey as the flight itself. For retailers, a captive audience in a holiday mood is likely to be the kind of customer they want. Time and routine are thrown out of the …
Read More »The Indian ascent – the region’s rise to the skies
The announcement earlier this year that the Air India Group has ordered 470 aircraft set the aviation industry alight with interest and excitement. Speaking recently at an event to unveil Air India’s new brand identity, CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the Group’s ambitious expansion plans would mean taking delivery of …
Read More »Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa
Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). In his …
Read More »Chapman Freeborn Names Jack Burt as Senior VP of Cargo for the Americas
Chapman Freeborn, the global air specialist, and part of Avia Solutions Group, announces the appointment of Jack Burt as Senior Vice President of Cargo for the Americas, effective immediately. With 15 years of experience in the international air cargo industry, Burt brings a wealth of extensive knowledge to Chapman Freeborn in his new …
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