Is It Still Okay to Recline Your Seat?

Etiquette expert says now considered "rude" to recline any seat outside of First or Business class. But is it? The recline button is still intact in passenger jets...are we not supposed to use it? (www.seattletimes.com) More...

Air New Zealand to Weigh Passengers Before Boarding

Between May 29 and July 2, 2023, Air New Zealand will be administering a voluntary study in which passengers willing to participate will be weighed. The weight data taken from passengers will be used towards improving aircraft efficiency and range. The data taken from passengers will remain anonymous to respect and protect passengers' privacy. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Retiring Delta A350 pilot, water cannon salute

Water cannon salute for a retiring pilot aboard Delta Air Lines A350-900 N510DN, Flt DL276 from HND-DTW 5-30-23 (www.youtube.com) More...

New wing technology - The end of turbulence?

The German news channel reported that annoying turbulence on airplanes could soon be a thing of the past: Airbus is developing flexible wings that adapt to the wind flow. This should also save weight - on the way to more climate-friendly aviation. German engineer Michael Augello from Airbus subsidiary UpNext has enthusiasm written all over his face. He has big plans for the 17-meter-long aircraft: He's using it to test entirely new wings that could revolutionize aviation. "The next… (www.tagesschau.de) More...