Honeywell is seeking to translate its experience of high-speed inflight Wi-Fi in the business aviation market into the airline sector, as carriers seek more uses for the greater connectivity now available from the new generation of satellites.

Cabins, Interiors & Connectivity-April 3, 2019

Bombardier is prepared to offer the full Atmosphère cabin for new-build aircraft of its recently announced CRJ550 regional jet, a senior executive said April 3, but because initial examples of the new model are conversions from existing CRJ700s, most users are likely to shy away for cost reasons.

Market-research firm NSR is predicting that aviation will be the largest customer for flat-panel antenna (FPA) technologies, which minimize drag, creating a more compelling business case for inflight connectivity.

German aircraft seating company Recaro and German lighting startup jetlite have partnered on an innovation that allows long-haul business-class travelers to individually customize and schedule the warmth of their cabin light, to naturally encourage sleep and minimize jetlag.

Panasonic is launching an augmented moving map with more interaction possibilities for inflight passenger entertainment (IFE).

Airbus has yet to find a customer for its lower-deck cabin module, but promoters have clearer ideas on how to market and certify it.

Airline digital services provider Immfly is starting to expand, both beyond its European base and in the services it provides.