Wizz Air introduces fixed roster pattern for pilots and cabin crew
Wizz Air has introduced a fixed roster pattern for both its pilots and cabin crew. The carrier’s fixed rostering scheme… Read More »
Unum Aircraft Seating to expand engineering team
Business class seating manufacturer Unum Aircraft Seating is growing its team. The company is seeking individuals that have finished university and are… Read More »
Menzies secures contract with LATAM in Australia
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has secured its first engineering contract in Australia with its long-term customer LATAM Airlines…. Read More »
SWISS adds new Michelin-starred names to inflight dining
Since December 2002, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has been offering its first, business and premium economy class travellers on… Read More »
J&C Aero develops gadget holders for tray tables
J&C Aero, an aviation design and production company, has developed a universal gadget holder that secures a smartphone or tablet… Read More »
Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for mas
Mexican carrier mas and Lufthansa Technik have signed a comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS) contract. The agreement covers the repair… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines pilots napping incident raises concerns about pilot fatigue
A new report that two airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight and missed the plane’s landing has given the public a… Read More »
Aero Technologies secures US$65M in Series B financing
Next-generation premium air travel company Aero Technologies has announced a new funding round which includes a US$65M capital raise, $50M… Read More »
Recaro SL3710 seat takes flight on board JetSMART A321neo
Recaro Aircraft Seating’s SL3710 seat took flight on JetSMART’s A321neo on 15 August. The A321neo features 240 pax of the… Read More »
Emirates undertakes largest known fleet retrofit project
Emirates will be upgrading the entire interior cabins of its 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The multi-billion dollar… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended the two sleeping 737 pilots
The airline has opened an investigation into last week’s incident after two pilots fell asleep and missed their landing. Ethiopian… Read More »
ALTO Aviation unveils new passenger controls replacement programme
Business aviation aircraft cabin audio systems and passenger controls company ALTO Aviation has introduced a new Cadence™ direct replacement/upgrade programme… Read More »
Jamco reveals ‘Quest Seat for Elegance’ business-class concept
Aircraft interiors supplier, Jamco, has released renderings of its new ‘Quest for Elegance’ business-class seat concept. The seat is designed… Read More »
Heads Up Technologies acquires STG Aerospace
STG Aerospace, a UK based supplier of emergency exit marking and cabin lighting systems for aircraft interiors, has been acquired… Read More »
American Airlines honors first African-American woman to earn pilot’s license with historic all-Black female crew
Data shows that fewer than 150 Black women fly professionally in the U.S., which represents less than 1 percent of… Read More »
Heads Up Technologies acquires STG Aerospace
Aerospace interior lighting company STG Aerospace has announced it has been acquired by Heads Up Technologies. Heads Up Technologies delivers… Read More »
Jamco unveils ‘Quest for Elegance’ business class seat concept
Aircraft interior products supplier and turnkey integrator Jamco Corporation has unveiled ‘Quest for Elegance’, a brand-new business class seat concept…. Read More »
JetSmart opts for Recaro SL3710 on A321neos
Chile-based JetSmart, an airline serving the South America region, has opted to fit the SL3710 seat from Recaro Aircraft Seating… Read More »
FACC records significant revenue growth in Q2 2022
According to FACC’s financial results for the first half of 2022, the trend of positive developments in the aviation market… Read More »
FACC announces significant revenue growth
Aerospace design, development and production company FACC has announced its revenue has grown 12.5% year-on-year in the first half of… Read More »
Lufthansa Technik reinforces commitment to apprentice training
Following two years of crises in the aviation industry, caused by Covid-19 measures, Lufthansa Technik has reinstated its apprentice training… Read More »
CPaT announces new contract with Mesa Airlines
CPaT Global has been awarded a new contract with Mesa Airlines to provide distance learning solutions to the regional carrier,… Read More »
Indian airlines are hiring more women pilots to battle staff shortages
India may have some lessons for other nations and sectors. Hiring more women can help airlines battle staff shortages Nivedita… Read More »
Aircraft Interiors – industry development summary for Jul-2022
This regular CAPA report provides a summary of the major developments in the aircraft interiors sector for each region, supported… Read More »
Air France brings in Michelin-starred menus
From July to October 2022, passengers in Air France’s long-haul La Première and business-class cabins departing from Paris will enjoy… Read More »
JetMS Completions gains seat modification approvals
JetMS Completions, a specialist in aircraft interior, exterior and completions services based in Biggin Hill, UK, has added capabilities for… Read More »