Carriers are finding new ways to encourage passengers to pay for flexibility and a smooth journey.

Thales is finding customers that are taking up more technology features of its Avant Up inflight entertainment system.

Qatar Airways has expanded its partnership with Inmarsat to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) on its Boeing 737-10 and 787-9 fleet.

Emirates plans to debut its newly retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium Economy cabins to five new cities from December.

Heads Up Technologies has bought fellow aircraft cabin lighting supplier STG Aerospace for its "concept-to-certification capability and extensive intellectual property."

Quantum computing company IonQ of suburban Washington said Aug. 18 that it has signed an agreement with European airframer giant Airbus to explore applications of the fast and powerful algorithm technology in aerospace services and passenger experiences.

Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

Emirates has said it will invest $2 Billion to refurbish its cabins and offer new menus to improve its soft product.