Customer acquisition and retention are crucial metrics for airlines. All airlines seek to make offers that will encourage their clients always to remain loyal. Different airlines score differently on this aspect, but the Emirates airline was the overall winner in…
It's no secret that technology has made some major transformations to the way we consume entertainment. In the last 20 years, flatscreen TVs quickly went from an expensive novelty item to a mainstay in the average American household. Today, we…
Every day, an average of 8 million people travel by plane. Up to 78% of these trips are taken for leisure purposes while only 22% are taken for business. What do those numbers mean for your airline? It means you…
It's hard to imagine a time when you couldn't spend an entire international flight watching movies on inflight entertainment systems. Of course, the necessary technology didn't always exist, and inflight entertainment providers weren't always around to make an array of…
Not all inflight entertainment, or IFE, is made the same. These systems differ from airline to airline and some are superior to others. The quality of an airline's system is extremely important, as passengers will be relying on IFE products…
USB-C is the emerging standard for charging and transferring data. Right now, it’s included in devices like the newest laptops, phones, and tablets and—given time—it’ll spread to pretty much everything that currently uses the older, larger USB connector. USB Type-C…
Any flight over an hour long can feel like forever, especially if you haven't packed the essentials. Most airlines will provide some basic items during your flight, such as snacks and beverages, but your pack-list is far more extensive. If…
Almost everyone is familiar with the famous Boeing 747, a large and iconic commercial aircraft that's used in both cargo transport and passenger travel. Well, sit back little brother, because here comes Boeing's 777x, a new plane designed with an…
COMAC works on weight, drag reduction for ARJ21 Jun 7, 2018Bradley Perrett | ATW Plus The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) is pressing ahead with a major revision of its ARJ21-700 regional jet, aiming at reducing weight and drag but not…
Air Europa has installed IMAGIK's QUATRO+ USB charging system on the Airbus 330 fleet so that long-haul passengers can charge their electronic devices during flight. At the moment, USB port chargers have been implemented capable of producing up to 2.1A…
If you've never flown before, the thought of getting on an airplane for the first time can be downright terrifying. There are so many steps involved just to get on the plane, and you have no idea what to expect.…
Aviation has come a long way since its origin and continues to progress, offering passengers new in-flight experiences and accommodations. One of the major changes for many airlines is their aircraft interior, and how they accommodate their passengers. Airbus and…
In flight entertainment technology is commonly seen on much larger aircraft and provides passengers with something to keep them busy during the flight. However, as airlines begin to see the possibility for greater monetization opportunities with IFE systems, you will…
