PAX International

Emirates opens dedicated lounge at GLA

Emirates became the first international airline to open a dedicated lounge at Glasgow Airport this week.
JAL testing smartwatch use for airport staff

Japan Airlines and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI) will soon start demonstration testing of iBeacon and smartwatch for use by the airline’s airport passenger service staff.
Singapore Airlines adds mooncake favorites for fall festival

Singapore Airlines is now offering traditional mooncake snacks in eight flavors for sale and later part of in inflight service as the airline readies for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Alaska Airlines launch customer for Space Bins

Boeing has developed a new Space Bin that provides more room for carry-on bags. The bins are now available as an optional feature on new next-generation 737s and 737 MAX airplanes.

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Padgett picked to head dnata catering operations

Jul 22 | On August 1, Robin Padgett will be the Divisional Senior Vice President – Catering at dnata. more >>

Catering & Inflight Service

SriLankan Airlines head new APOT.Asia Chair

Jul 25 | As the APOT.Asia group prepares for the next forum in Sri Lanka, the Chairman of the country’s flag carrier, Nishantha Wickremasinghe will be will also be the new Chairman of APOT.Asia more >>

SATS profits drop for Q1

Jul 23 | Pressure on regional aviation and personnel costs cut into the first quarter profits of SATS, as the company reported a underlying net profit of SGD$43.4 million (US$35 million), which was 9.4% lower than the same period last year. more >>

SATS reports modest production growth in Q1

Jul 18 | Meal production, passenger handling and cargo and mail processing all increased slightly for SATS during the first quarter of its fiscal year. more >>

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IFEC & Interiors

Gogo goes live on Japan Airlines

Jul 25 | JAL becomes first airline to offer Wi-Fi to passengers onboard domestic aircraft in Japan. more >>

China Eastern launches broadband connectivity with eXConnect

Jul 24 | China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has begun offering broadband connected flights over China using China Telecom Satellite aeronautical service and Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s eXConnect system. more >>

Thorpe heads digEcor efforts in EMEA

Jul 17 | Paul Thorpe has joined the digEcor team as the new President of Europe, Middle East and Africa. Thorpe will be based in the United Kingdom and direct all activities in the region. more >>

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Cruise Hospitality

Norwegian Cruise Line enriches culinary offerings and onboard dining program

Jul 25 | Guests setting sail with Norwegian Cruise Line will have more choices and flexibility in the line’s complimentary dining venues. more >>

Nova Star Cruises launches regional Guest Chef Program

Jul 24 | Passengers on the new cruise-ferry service between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia can indulge in sumptuous cuisine prepared by some of the regions’ most renowned chefs. more >>