Lufthansa Group said it plans to become the “most digital aviation group” in 2017, chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr said at the company’s digital aviation forum Jan. 10.

Lufthansa Group plans to equip all 227 narrowbody aircraft in the fleets of Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings with broadband internet access within the next 15 months.

Germany has completed the integration of civil and military air traffic management (ATM) throughout its airspace.

Emirates' newly revamped A380 Onboard Lounge has made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, marking the 9th anniversary of the airline's award-winning A380 service.

Turkish Airlines joint venture with Turkish Technic and Assan Hanil Automotive Industry and Trade Co to produce aircraft seats has finally been realised with the first of TK's Boeingg 777-300 ERs to be fitted with the domestically made seats.

United Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER Dec. 21.

Airport apps for smartphones can help passengers maneuver through the airport from the “garage to the gate.”

Airports are using smartphone apps and other means to let customers get everything from gate assignments, baggage claim and check in info to finding a restroom.