Panasonic Avionics Corp. has unveiled a new inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform called NEXT, which will launch on the Boeing 777X.

Aircraft manufacturers and suppliers showcased new seats set to increase passenger comfort and satisfaction and boost airline revenues at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.

AirAsia X has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to equip its Airbus A330s and A320s with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation connectivity.

Airbus has named inflight connectivity provider Gogo as a lead supplier for its high bandwidth connectivity (HBC) program, paving the way for Gogo’s 2Ku satellite technology, which allows passengers to access streaming-video speeds on board, to be line-fit to Airbus A320 family, A330 and A380 aircraft.

Airbus has named inflight connectivity provider Gogo as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity program.

Airbus has unveiled the latest in a series of cabin upgrades for the A380, which together will allow airlines to add around 80 more seats and boost revenues, the Toulouse-based manufacturer said.

Chicago-based aviation broadband specialist Gogo believes the challenge of inflight connectivity bandwidth has now been overcome, leaving monetization as the final hurdle.

Airbus has unveiled the latest in a series of cabin upgrades for the A380, which together will allow airlines to add around 80 more seats and boost revenues, the manufacturer said.