Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Apr 06, 2017
Inmarsat Aviation president Leo Mondale has predicted an acceleration in airline connectivity decisions, as the latest generation of inflight broadband comes online.
Apr 06, 2017
As airlines struggle to harmonize their inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems across their fleets, software providers will be called upon to bridge the gap, SITA OnAir CEO David Lavorel said.
Apr 06, 2017
Global air transport IT specialist SITA’s connected aircraft business SITAONAIR sees growing demand for its inflight internet and upgraded onboard mobile services as airlines seek to offer their customers choice, VP-strategy, portfolio & marketing Dominique El Bez said at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg.
Apr 06, 2017
Inflight connectivity provider Gogo sees good prospects for signing up more airline customers, in particular in the Middle East and Asia, after its selection as a lead supplier by Airbus and its deal with Virgin Australia.
Apr 06, 2017
Boeing has revealed that it is already offering lie-flat business seats for the 737 in a move that is attracting a lot of airline interest.
Oct 11, 2019
Air France is looking at ways to “comfortably densify the economy cabins” as it seeks a competitive response to the threat of long-haul, low-cost carriers, according to Air France-KLM EVP Angus Clarke.
Oct 10, 2019
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana have presented its first of seven Airbus A321neoLR in the airline’s technical center at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The aircraft will replace the carrier's Boeing 757s, take over existing long-haul routes, and add capacity for new services including Tokyo and Singapore. Exclusive photos by ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann.
Oct 10, 2019
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has introduced its Airbus A321neo cabin products ahead of the startup carrier’s launch in January 2020.
Oct 08, 2019
The FAA said the last two of 155 planned airports now receive and display aircraft targets by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), completing its final implementation goal for the program.
Oct 08, 2019
Vietnam Airlines plans to debut its first inflight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on selected international and domestic flights this week.
Oct 05, 2019
Inmarsat’s latest study shows that in-flight Wi-Fi remains a key driver in forming customer loyalty and satisfaction among airline passengers across the United Arab Emirates. Steve Nichols reports.
Oct 04, 2019
The US Department of Transportation inspector general’s (IG) office will audit the FAA’s long-running NextGen air traffic control (ATC) modernization effort to determine if it is delivering on expectations.
Oct 04, 2019
The aircraft seating market is predicted to hike from USD 12 billion in 2018 to over USD 18 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market Insights report.