Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Feb 06, 2019
Iridium Communications declared its new Iridium Next satellite constellation operational following more than a decade of planning and a two-year launch program.
Feb 06, 2019
United Airlines has unveiled a major increase to its premium-cabin inventory that includes introducing reconfigured Bombardier CRJ700s as 50-seat, two-class aircraft that the airline sees as ideal, scope-clause-compliant replacements for its 50-seat regional jets.
Feb 06, 2019
Canada’s Chorus Aviation confirmed Feb. 6 that it has ordered nine Bombardier CRJ900s that will help support its recently announced extension as an Air Canada regional-feeder partner.
Feb 06, 2019
LCC Norwegian plans to raise $26 million in fresh liquidity from the sale of two Airbus 320neos and is moving to a paid model for faster inflight connectivity.
Feb 04, 2019
SkyTeam member Air France plans to roll-out upgraded cabins and inflight connectivity on 15 of its Airbus A330s by 2020, as part of a €140 million ($160 million) investment plan.
Jun 15, 2022
At Aircraft Interiors Expo this week in Hamburg, Aviation Week Network editors discuss the new products that have caught their attention, and share their thoughts about the major trends they see in cabin design and manufacturing.
Jun 15, 2022
Satellite operator Viasat is counting on its next-generation ViaSat-3 satellites to drastically improve inflight connectivity, as the first of three spacecraft plans to launch in 2022.
Jun 15, 2022
Disabled persons currently cannot bring their own wheelchair on board commercial passenger aircraft; the Air4All consortium is working on a solution for carriers.
Jun 15, 2022
Two companies aiming to improve inflight connectivity have carried out what they describe as the successful delivery of high-speed, low-latency inflight connectivity from a low-Earth-orbit satellite to a commercial airliner.
Jun 15, 2022
Shipsets are rolling off the production lines at the new Acro headquarters in the UK as the company picks up the pace on fulfilment of a 5,670 pax order for Flyadeal, the new low-cost airline owned by Saudi flag carrier, Saudia.
Jun 14, 2022
Thales has unveiled Avant Up, the latest evolution of its inflight entertainment systems, featuring an improved display and smart charging for the passenger’s devices.
Jun 14, 2022
Caeli Nova, a startup company formed in 2018, is developing a more efficient emergency oxygen system that aims at allowing shorter routes.
Jun 14, 2022
As cabin interiors designers and manufacturers roll out innovative and out-of-the box-thinking, they may not be considering the sustainability and lessor costs at end-of-lease.