Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Mar 31, 2026
Starlink and low-Earth-orbit competitors, such as Eutelsat’s Oneweb and Amazon Leo, have shaken the connectivity market with their low-latency internet.
Mar 27, 2026
With the proliferation of low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations, the commercial air transport industry is accelerating its move to offer free onboard Wi-Fi.
Mar 27, 2026
Continuing a “premiumization” of its product, United has introduced the CRJ450 and will soon add new economy class “couches” to its widebody fleet.
Mar 26, 2026
Aircraft seat actuation system manufacturers are facing cost turbulence, supply chain challenges and technical demands.
Mar 25, 2026
Laser-based satellite-aircraft links gain traction for future inflight connectivity, offering higher speeds but facing cloud interference and high costs.
Mar 24, 2026
Russia started deployment of its first national low-orbit satellite internet constellation similar to Starlink or Oneweb.
Mar 24, 2026
EasyJet is switching to Mirus seats for 237 Airbus deliveries from 2028 onward and adding six extra seats to 116 A320neos/ceos through SpaceFlex upgrades.
Mar 24, 2026
Panasonic Avionics, is developing a system capable of switching from one satellite constellation to another, including China’s planned Spacesail.