NATO is calling for proper provision for military requirements in the creation of so-called U-space – airspace populated with unmanned aerial vehicles.

Virgin Atlantic plans to offer hand luggage-only economy fares and remove six seats from its Boeing 787s for an extra-legroom product as a response to increased competition from long-haul LCCs like Norwegian.

British Airways (BA) has refreshed the cabins of its 10-strong Boeing 777 fleet based at London Gatwick Airport with World Traveller Plus and World Traveller seats.

Space-based tracking of aircraft is a technology equalizer that offers nations lacking radar infrastructure a way to quickly improve their surveillance capability, ICAO council president Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu said.

Satellite communications provider Inmarsat and Airservices Australia will evaluate the use of satellite voice (SATVOICE) for air traffic services in Australia to cover areas beyond the reach of traditional VHF voice radio.

Shorter lavatory wait times, more convenient travel with infants and a new wine service are among the manufacturers’ aims.

Expliseat, a French startup company that produces aircraft seats, is offering a lightweight economy-class seat for the Boeing 737.

French technology provider Thales North American CEO Alan Pellegrini said stakeholders should be “highly concerned, but not necessarily scared” about cyberattack threats in an era of rapidly expanding aircraft connectivity.