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Bombardier celebrates Global 8000 service entry, touts luxury brand runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/bomb...
Global 8000 in the hangar Bedroom inside the Global 8000 A long sofa and a large screen TV in the cabin Bombardier VP communications, marketing & public affairs Ève Laurier
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Op-Ed: The legacy IFE debate — remove, replace or reinvent?

In this Op-Ed, IdeaNova Technologies co-founder and CEO Juraj Siska explains how smart software innovation is enabling carriers to turn old embedded IFE systems into new digital platforms. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/op-e... #PaxEx
Op-Ed: The legacy IFE debate — remove, replace or reinvent? - Runway Girl
In this Op-Ed, IdeaNova Technologies co-founder and CEO Juraj Siska explains how smart software innovation is enabling carriers to turn old IFE systems into new digital platforms.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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AJet Boeing 737 MAX gets fitted with connectivity from TCI runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/ajet... #PaxEx
AJet Boeing 737 MAX gets fitted with connectivity from TCI - Runway Girl
Turkish low-cost airline AJet has started rolling out TCI Aircraft Interiors’ multi-orbit capable Ka-band inflight connectivity system on its aircraft.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Welcome to American Airlines' A321XLR inaugural flight in Flagship Suite Business Class

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social reviews the product on last night's JFK-LAX inaugural #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek
Seat 5A on the A321XLR Flagship Suite cabin view on the A321XLR The suite is private, even though the door hasn't yet been certified by the FAA. An IFE screen is tucked into its bezel. A delectable looking salad, plus cheese and tomato.
December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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After reviewing American’s A321XLR inaugural from the vantage point of Flagship Suite business, @airchivesloan.bsky.social jumped on the return LAX-JFK flight in order to test Premium Economy.

His #nosetotail trip report is now live:

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#PaxEx #AvGeek #A321XLR
The author, Chris Sloan, reclines in Premium Economy A hearty meal in PE on board Seatback of PE seat with winged privacy on the sides Front view of PE seat with blue seat cover and brown headrest
December 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Philippine Airlines is preparing to press its first A350-1000 into service after taking delivery of the three-class, 382-seat twinjet — complete with Collins’ Elevation doored mini-suites up front.

It's the first of nine A350-1000s destined for PAL.

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Doored mini-suite in business class Premium Economy recliner on the A350-1000 A seat triple in economy class, which is configured 10-abreast PAL A350 arrives in Manila
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Leveraging Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency connection as a foundation, United is integrating new cloud-based applications directly to the seatback and personal devices. Two key projects are underway — Spotify integration + Cloud Map.

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Passengers can access their Spotify account via the seatback A Cloud Map on a passenger's device provides relevant flight info, plus destination content, an AI assistant and the ability to share.
December 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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In a key milestone for Thai Airways’ fleet modernization, the carrier recently welcomed its first A321neo. The jet is kitted out with Thompson Vantage seats up front, Recaro R3s down back, Safran RAVE Ultra 4K IFE and Airbus’ HBCplus IFC.

Full story: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/thai... #PaxEx
Thai employees celebrate in front of the new A321neo Thompson Vantage seats up front Recaro's R3 economy class seats down back Safran's RAVE Ultra 4K IFE from nose to tail
December 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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You might call it ‘the COVID effect’ but winged privacy is having a serious moment in Premium Economy as a growing list of operators including AA, ANA and Eva adopt PE with this feature.

British Airways is also getting in on the action aboard its 787-9s. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/prem... #PaxEx
Winged privacy in PE on the refitted BA 787-9 Seatbacks of the PE seats on the refitted 787-9 show winged privacy from behind and seatback IFE screens.
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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SES, which provides IFC on over 3,000 commercial aircraft, has identified thousands of additional aircraft tails that would benefit from its partnership approach — one that sees it provide “almost consultant-type services” to airlines. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/ses-... #aviation #satcom #paxex
SES multi-orbit IFC antenna atop an Avianca A320
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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American is making good on its commitment to launch free Wi-Fi for loyalty members, saying a phased rollout will begin this month in partnership with AT&T.

Notably, AA intends to bring the complimentary service to its new 787-9 and 787-8 twinjets.

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American begins phased rollout of free Wi-Fi, including for new 787s - Runway Girl
American Airlines is making good on its commitment to launch free Wi-Fi for loyalty members, saying a phased rollout will begin this month in partnership with AT&T. Notably, the US major intends to br...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Sometimes, airlines make laudable #PaxEx improvements with very little fanfare. And so it is with British Airways, which recently partnered with Hearlo to remove communication barriers for anyone facing hearing disabilities or speech challenges. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/brit...
BA passenger uses the Hearlo app in Club Suite From check-in to boarding and inflight services, customers can type messages or select a Hearlo Card – simple pictograms for each stage of the journey.
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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#Nosetotail Trip Report: Taking comfort in small comforts on American’s 9-abreast 787
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Taking comfort in small comforts on American's 9-abreast 787 - Runway Girl
Though American Airlines is focused on delighting premium passengers these days, it still offers a decent ride for a decent price in economy.
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August 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Finding the easter egg in economy class on Aer Lingus’ A321XLR

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A #nosetotail trip report by @reillyoatridge.bsky.social

#aviation #paxex #avgeek
In the rear of an Aer Lingus A321XLR, seated in an economy class window seat, the author’s legs are about two inches from the seatback in front of her. The seatback pocket is stuffed with literature.
July 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Lufthansa eyes summer delivery of Boeing 787-9s with Allegris
Lufthansa eyes summer delivery of Boeing 787-9s with Allegris - Runway Girl
Confident its Allegris business seats will be certified on the Boeing 787-9, Lufthansa is now eyeing deliveries this summer.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Loved experiencing the @recaro-as.bsky.social R7 mini-suite at #AIX2025. The business class seat has been flying for a few years. Iberia was the launch customer and LATAM signed on last year. Thanks for your hospitality, Recaro. #PaxEx
Reilly Oatridge in the Recaro R7 at AIX
April 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The hottest seat on @recaro-as.bsky.social’s stand at #AIX2025? The new front row, ‘Plus’ version of its R7 business class seat — quickly followed by its new eVTOL seat collaboration with Eve. A special @thatjohn.bsky.social deep dive about Plus is coming soon to RGN. #PaxEx
John Walton and Seth Miller in the business class Plus model. Two hands exploring the R7 Plus door. Lots of activity around the Plus Seth Miller in the new eVTOL seat for Eve.
April 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Recaro adds front row, quality-of-life features and A330 version of R7 runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/04/reca... #aix2025 #paxex
The front-row business-plus seat tapers at the front, like here on its A350 model, seen on the AIX show floor.
April 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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IFE giant @panasonic.aero’s CEO, Ken Sain delivers the jaw-dropping stats about the momentum behind its new Astrova IFE system — and new screen size options for Astrova Curve. #AIX2025 #PaxEx
April 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Over 3,000 aircraft have committed to SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity and 700-plus aircraft are flying globally today, the satellite operator and ISP reveals at #AIX2025. #aviation #satcom #ifc #paxex
Starlink IFC stats on a screen Airline customer names - United, Qatar, JSX and others already announced Starlink Phased Array antenna on the show floor Starlink signage and antenna
April 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Helijet wows with amazingly generous ground game

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A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social

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Helijet Sikorsky S-76 on the pad Inside the lounge of the heliport, with floor to ceiling windows providing a beautiful view of the mountains. Large, brown comfortable chairs are in view, with some passengers relaxing in them.
April 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Harbour Air seaplane service on Victoria-Vancouver is an #AvGeek dream

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A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex
Looking out the window of the Harbour Air Twin Otter at a bright red turboprop engine, as the aircraft flies over the Pacific Northwest. Image: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
April 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Spirit Wi-Fi impresses in nearly every way, except price

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A #nosetotail trip report by @reillyoatridge.bsky.social

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Spirit Airlines A320, resplendent in its yellow and black livery, basks in the San Juan sun, parked and ready to board.
March 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM