OneWeb and Stellar Blu report successful connectivity trial
Space-based communications company, OneWeb, together with its commercial aviation terminal partner, Stellar Blu Solutions, have conducted a test flight on… Read More »
Saudia’s LCC startup, Flyadeal to fly Acro seats
Flyadeal, a new low-cost airline owned by Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, has signed a deal with Acro Aircraft Seating… Read More »
Interactive map feature now available on Latécoère Smart LiFi Monitor
A tech collaboration has enabled FlightPath3D’s interactive moving map to be displayed on Latécoère’s Smart LiFi Monitor, a setup that… Read More »
Recaro secures multiple seating deals at AIX in Hamburg
Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) is pleased with the rate of aviation industry recovery, with multiple customer announcements made at this… Read More »
Teledyne gains CAA STC for ACES on A320
Teledyne Controls, the aircraft data management subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, has obtained UK CAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for… Read More »
Mirus’ Kestrel takes off in Hamburg
Among the many seating highlights at this week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg was the launch of Kestrel, Mirus Aircraft… Read More »
Airbus gets hands-on with Diehl’s touchless lavatory kit
In response to heightened awareness of hygiene and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, touchless lavatory features were identified as a… Read More »
Safran secures SunExpress as launch customer for Z200 seat
SunExpress, a Turkey-based joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has signed up as the launch airline for Safran’s Z200… Read More »
The A321XLR’s first flight
Today marked a major moment in aviation with the successful first flight of Airbus’ A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) aircraft. This… Read More »
Sekisui Kydex develops recycled-grade aviation thermoplastic
Sekisui Kydex has been demonstrating its full range of Kydex Thermoplastics at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) this week, including SurfaceGrip,… Read More »
Airbus launches Airspace Link HBCplus connectivity
Airbus has launched Airspace Link HBCplus, a satellite connectivity system that will be offered as an SFE line-fit catalogue option… Read More »
FACC’s sustainable concept for next-gen aircraft cabins
The future of flying will be more sustainable, connected and barrier-free: At the international aviation trade fair AIX in Hamburg,… Read More »
Safran unveils new business class seats
Safran Seats created a stir at this week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with the reveal of two new business-class seat… Read More »
Panasonic secures IFEC deal for Qatar Airways 777-9 fleet
Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) to be launch customer for Astrova, the cutting-edge IFE… Read More »
Safran chosen to outfit ITA Airways’ new cabins
ITA Airways, Italy’s new flag carrier, has begun a major aircraft interiors upgrade programme across its fleet, comprising Airbus A220,… Read More »
Better IFC improves passenger wellbeing, finds OneWeb
With inflight connectivity (IFC) fast becoming a passenger expectation, but also representing a major investment at a time of industry… Read More »
Condor’s new A330neo cabins
German leisure airline, Condor, has revealed a new cabin design for its 16 long-haul A330-900neo aircraft, which will be introduced… Read More »
Southwest awards Astronics in-seat power contract
Astronics has signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to provide its Empower in-seat power system for installation on 475 Boeing… Read More »
HAECO and Diehl unveil single-aisle cabin upgrades
HAECO Cabin Solutions and Diehl Aviation have co-developed three new cabin upgrade options for narrowbody aircraft, all designed to reduce… Read More »
ThinKom and CarlisleIT develop Ka-band antenna for regional jets
In response to increasing demand for high-speed inflight connectivity on regional jets, ThinKom Solutions and CarlisleIT have announced plans to… Read More »
New app partners join AerQ’s Aerena open IT platform
AerQ, the joint venture between LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik that specialises in cabin technology, has announced collaborations with further… Read More »
Qatar Executive to fit air ionisation systems on G650ER fleet
Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is preparing to introduce air ionisation systems on its… Read More »
Aftermarket scratch panes developed for Boeing 737 sidewalls
Jetglow Aircraft Refurbishments has been working with its Part 21J design partner, Aerospace Engineering Solutions, to develop Boeing 737 aftermarket… Read More »
Catering and services innovations to be showcased at WTCE 2022
The organisers of WTCE (World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo) have put together a list of highlights expected to… Read More »
Southwest’s Boeing 737NG wi-fi upgrades hit milestone
Southwest Airlines is working with Anuvu to modernise the inflight connectivity equipment across 350 of its Boeing 737NG aircraft, a… Read More »
Heathrow readies Terminal 4 for summer surge
Following a difficult two years of Covid-19 travel restrictions that led London’s Heathrow Airport to close its Terminal 4 in… Read More »