Oman Air’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is the first to feature Rockwell Collins’ new Air Rest luxury business class seating solution for narrowbody aircraft. Initial deliveries for a total of 30 aircraft recently began and will continue through 2022.

UK-based FliteTrak has developed its award-winning iblox intelligent remote monitoring technology for its new ViatorComfort system.

The FAA next year will begin a phased evaluation of satellite-aided surveillance of aircraft flying over oceanic spaces, including use of the Aireon space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system scheduled to begin operating in 2019.

Cabins, Interiors & Connectivity-Sept. 27, 2018

Inflight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity supplier Panasonic Avionics has introduced a new growth area: airline passenger wellness.

American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker defended seat and lavatory sizes on the carrier’s new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airliners during an opening presentation Sept. 24 at the Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) Expo in Boston, Massachusetts.

Taiwan’s EVA Air has launched its new business class in line with the delivery of its new Boeing 787-9/10 Dreamliner.

The decision to group five recent acquisitions into one unit should help Avic reach its goal of becoming a major player in the cabin business.