Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Jun 01, 2017
Emirates Airline has confirmed its new Boeing 777-300ER first-class product will feature six private suites configured in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.
May 31, 2017
Russia’s Aluminum Association and the aerospace branch of aluminum producer RUSAL will jointly promote seats manufactured by Vemina Aviaprestige, the association said in a May 31 statement.
May 31, 2017
Chicago-based United Airlines will transition Boston-San Francisco flights to “premium transcontinental” service from July 1, offering 28 lie-flat business-class seats on each flight between the cities.
May 25, 2017
French aerospace firm Safran has cut its offer for seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace to €25 ($28) per share, down from an earlier price of €29.47.
May 23, 2017
The future of IFE will involve seatback monitors that interface with passengers, customize content and generate ancillary revenue, according to Thales executives at the company’s new IFE final integration and test facility in Irvine, California, May 22.
Apr 02, 2019
Four aircraft retrofit specialists—EAD Aerospace, Envoy Aerospace, Etihad Airways Engineering and Lufthansa Technik—have officially launched the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (IAMA), firming up an MOU that was first announced in January.
Apr 02, 2019
ATW speaks with Burrana CEO David Withers at AIX 2019, about the challenges of becoming the world's third largest IFE provider, after acquiring part of Collins Aerospace.
Apr 02, 2019
ATW speaks with Nicole Noack, head of a new association called the Independent Aircraft Modifier's Alliance, which is aiming to simplify processes for aircraft retrofits.
Apr 02, 2019
ATW speaks with Recaro CEO Mark Hiller about the aircraft seating manufacturer's new product launches for AIX 2019.
Apr 02, 2019
UK-based design consultancy Tangerine believes the next big area for development on board airliners could be the premium economy cabin.
Apr 02, 2019
Collins Aerospace is pushing ahead with its Secant illuminated panel after receiving a positive reaction from airlines and is already working to develop a “Secant 2” panel, the company said April 2.
Apr 02, 2019
Airbus has extended its Airspace customer definition center (CDC) at Hamburg Finkenwerder to include the cabin customization of its A320 and A330 programs, which complements existing A350 XWB customization areas, which launched in 2014. ATW correspondent brings you exclusive photos from the new facility.
Apr 02, 2019
Airlines increasingly talk about personalizing individual passengers’ journeys being the way to draw in more traffic, by making a flight an “experience.”