Over the last decade, Virgin Atlantic has increased its fleet size by 21%. Here is an infographic to see what changes in aircraft the airline has made.
So-called middle-of-the-market (MOM) aircraft sales are forecast to be worth nearly $250 billion at retail prices during the next 10 years, according to Aviation Week’s 2016 Commercial forecast.
The condensed interview: Ari Kokko, logistics manager at Finnair’s maintenance, repair and overhaul division Finnair Technical Services, on developing an RFID system with SR Technics.  
Photoluminescent Exit Signs The exit sign by Lufthansa Technik is made out of a self-illuminating and aging resistant-material, essentially eliminating the need for ever replacing the sign. Lufthansa Technik adds this product to its GuideU system, which also features non-electrical floor path marketing systems. Photo Credit: Lufthansa Technik
Travel technology provider SITA released its 2016 Airline IT Trends Survey that stated 91 percent of airlines now plan to invest in cyber security programs within the next three years.
Airbus’ decision to select Inmarsat’s new SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) service as a light cockpit satcom option for its A320 and A330 families indicates the European airframer is in tune with Inmarsat’s plans technologically to revolutionize safety-related flight deck data and voice communications.
The engine MRO market for commercial aircraft has the potential to reach $126.3 billion over the next five years with the top five engine OEMs generating 92% of the total.
The aviation industry, like many other sectors, shares information over the Internet and through IT systems on a daily basis. And, while cyber security has always been an area of importance it has come under even more scrutiny in recent weeks following the news that Air India's frequent flyer programme miles was reportedly hacked.
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are thus subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union.
At the start of this year some of Europe’s biggest network and budget carriers formed a new, breakaway trade body – Airlines for Europe (A4E) – with a mission to fight taxation, improve air traffic control and lobby against airport fees.
As the Aeronautical Repair Station Association points out, the FAA misunderstands the relationship among the design, production, maintenance and operating rules in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.