Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Aug 07, 2017
If perception is reality, then avionics and cabin interiors leader Rockwell Collins is “in play” to be acquired, with multi-industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTC) the first contender.
Aug 01, 2017
US airlines say there is no need for the government to interfere in airlines’ seat-pitch decisions as long as FAA affirms aircraft seats meet safety standards.
Jul 27, 2017
Aireon, a subsidiary of Iridium Communications, has signed an MOU with Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), the Dutch Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), to improve efficiency in the Amsterdam Flight Information Region (FIR), including the North Sea.
Jul 26, 2017
Research released by satellite communications provider Inmarsat shows growing demand for inflight Wi-Fi, with 60% of passengers regarding the service as “a necessity, not a luxury.”
Jul 21, 2017
Sky-Tiles can be replaced in pieces averaging 26 inches long, vs. 10 feet or more for traditional aircraft carpet that is damaged or worn out.
Apr 04, 2019
Panelists at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg have predicted ongoing pressure on the supply chain as aircraft production rates continue to hit record highs.
Apr 04, 2019
Turboprop manufacturer ATR is developing a system designed to make its cabins more accommodating for passengers who wear hearing aids.
Apr 04, 2019
American Airlines has begun using Airbus’ Airspace XL overhead baggage bins in revenue service on an A321neo, thus becoming the first carrier to operate the new equipment.
Apr 04, 2019
Inflight internet specialist Gogo and electronically steerable antennas (ESA) developer Phasor have achieved their initial core-technology performance objectives in developing a next-generation satellite antenna and will now progress to the next stage of their joint project.
Apr 04, 2019
Airlines are beginning to report problems with the durability of lightweight cabin materials, adding to costs in the longer term, according to panelists at the 2019 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX).
Apr 03, 2019
Honeywell is seeking to translate its experience of high-speed inflight Wi-Fi in the business aviation market into the airline sector, as carriers seek more uses for the greater connectivity now available from the new generation of satellites.
Apr 03, 2019
Cabins, Interiors & Connectivity-April 3, 2019
Apr 03, 2019
Bombardier is prepared to offer the full Atmosphère cabin for new-build aircraft of its recently announced CRJ550 regional jet, a senior executive said April 3, but because initial examples of the new model are conversions from existing CRJ700s, most users are likely to shy away for cost reasons.