Space-based ADS-B developer Aireon said three separate flight tests involving the data-collecting technology were conducted by NAV Canada, FAA and private vendor Polaris Flight Systems in March, demonstrating the system’s inflight messaging and receiving capability as comparable to ground-based receivers.

German aircraft interiors manufacturer Recaro enjoyed a double success at the Expo in Hamburg today. Fresh from announcing a deal with Bahrain's Gulf Air, the UAE hybrid carrier Flydubai stepped in with an order to equip its new Boeing MAX 8 fleet with seats from the German seat manufacturer.

Embraer announced today that it has selected Panasonic to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of E-Jets family of commercial aircraft.

Hamburg: Gulf Air has selected German manufacturer Recaro to supply its CL3710 economy class aircraft seats for the airline's 10 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 29 Airbus 320/321neo aircraft. The contract, which is valued at over 35 million euros, was signed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo today.

GX Aviation broadband launch customers Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have completed their four-month Ka-Band internet trial on short- and medium-haul flights and have transitioned over to a paid service.

Lighting, seating and sensors are being used in new cabin technologies to increase passenger satisfaction.

French aircraft equipment manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace—which is being acquired by Safran—has posted a €12 million ($13.1 million) interim operating loss, triggering CEO Olivier Zarrouati to offer his position.

Cabin Interiors-April 28, 2017