A survey conducted by PPG Industries' aerospace transparencies group has shown that private-jet fliers say a window darkening system would improve their flying experience.

Recognised as the aviation industry's launch pad for cabin interiors innovations, this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo which starts in Hamburg next Tuesday is expecting to see a range of new products and services being unveiled – their ultimate aim is to make flying more comfortable and more energy efficient while also taking care of airlines' bottom lines.

Libyan Airlines and OnAir today announced an agreement to install full SwiftBroadband Mobile OnAir and WiFi Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services aboard their fleet of brand-new long-range Airbus A330 aircraft. Libyan Airlines are expecting delivery of the first A330 in June 2011.

A Dubai-based interiors designer with experience in yachts and palaces has teamed up with New Zealand based Aerospace Interiors to enter the completions market from their facility in the UAE

The Middle East aviation market is booming so exhibiting at Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is vital. This year saw many textile companies – from seat cover manufacturers to carpet manufacturers – displaying their wares. Marcelle Nethersole reports.

Passengers have voted three Middle East carriers into the global Top Ten and Emirates has doubled the frequency with which it offers the world's most luxurious airline product to London-bound passengers. Little wonder that the cabin vendors beat a path to this year's Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) show in Dubai, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER.

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT)has handed over the second Boeing 777 to Etihad following extensive modification and upgrades.

Associated Air Center (AAC) - the completions business owned by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has delivered two Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) as well as its 13th Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ). These deliveries represent AAC's 17th and 18th BBJ completions since becoming a BBJ-Approved Completion and Service Center in 2001.