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Airport rules on the runway: early signals for 2026
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IATA and Industry Partners Urge Governments to Expedite Release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units
IATA, together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under CORSIA.
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A New Gateway for San Diego: Light, Space and a Sense of Place
The new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport features a modern design emphasizing passenger experience, sustainability, and local identity. Created by Gensler, it combines spaciousness and intimacy with abundant natural light and local materials. Despite retaining traditional boarding bridges, the terminal sets a new standard for regional airports, prioritizing comfort and connection.
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LOT Polish Airlines: From Quiet Achiever to Europe’s Dark Horse?
LOT Polish Airlines is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at elevating its status among European airlines by 2026. This includes modernizing its fleet with new Airbus A220s and renovated 737 MAX 8 interiors, enhancing in-flight dining with Michelin-star collaborations, and improving lounge experiences, establishing a consistent and premium passenger journey.
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IATA Study Confirms that SAF Technology Rollout is Main Bottleneck to Net Zero, not Feedstock Availability
IATA, in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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Beyond skin deep. Emotional design is the airline industry’s secret weapon
Emotional design in aviation transforms passenger experiences by prioritizing how travelers feel over mere aesthetics. Airlines that integrate visceral, behavioral, and reflective layers in their spaces create memorable journeys. Successful emotional design fosters positivity and resilience, encouraging repeat customers through meaningful stories, whether through soothing lounges or captivating cabin details.
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The Secret Sauce to Making A321 Premium Cabins Work
The success of narrowbody long-haul flights like Etihad's Airbus A321LR hinges on service design, not just seating. Effective service choreography enhances the passenger experience, ensuring timely, attentive care. Unlike Iberia, which faced delays, Etihad exemplifies how thoughtful crew movement and operations can create an exceptional, intimate atmosphere in a confined space.
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Second B-21 Enters Flight Test In Palmdale
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Edelweiss Flies to Seattle & I Get Soaked!
Recently, Edelweiss celebrated their inaugural flight from Zurich to Seattle using an Airbus A340 (4 engines 4 long haul). I was double excited not only to see a new international carrier start service at my home airport, but they are also using an AvGeek favorite: the A340. Francis Zera (our Editor-At-Large and Director of Photography) […]
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Studio Spotlight: Designing the connections shaping aviation’s next era
Commercial aviation is evolving but faces challenges due to fragmentation among stakeholders. Teague addresses this by connecting systems and enhancing passenger experiences. By focusing on the "invisible seams" of design, Teague aims to create cohesive journeys through strategic problem-solving, prototyping, and integration, ensuring airlines and OEMs meet modern expectations effectively.
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WSOC 2025 to Lay Foundations for an Even Safer Future
IATA will hold the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) from 14–16 October 2025 in Xiamen, China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines.
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Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July
IATA released data for July 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, revealing a good northern summer season for airlines.
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As always, I need your help keeping TheDesignAir ad-free
We’re on the home stretch to 2026 already, can you believe it? 2025 is seeing a great resurgence in the use of the site, and i’m thrilled to see it! it’s great to see so many of you still engaging with the site. This year our YouTube – now in it’s 4th full year –…
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Korean Air’s new lounges, but are they beautiful spaces in search of a common language?
Korean Air has launched the first phase of its lounge renewal at Seoul Incheon, introducing updated Miler Club and Prestige lounges alongside new Prestige Garden lounges. The designs are modern and premium, featuring diverse culinary options and wellness spaces. However, the lack of cohesive design across different projects highlights the need for a unifying creative direction.
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Qatar Airways vs. Singapore Airlines: Who’s the Best in the Business-Class Business?
We compare Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways' best-in-class long haul business class cabins head-to-head ... and crown a winner!
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IATA Comment on Heathrow Development Proposals
IATA issued the following comment with respect to proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) and by the Arora Group.
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Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
IATA released data for June 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing continued but slower growth, reflecting disruptions around military conflict in the Middle East.
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EHang VT35
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Diamond V.MO
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Zero Gravity ZG-T6
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