The 11 abreast economy cabin seating configuration revealed by Airbus at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany April 14-16, 2015. Front row seats are Geven Piuma seats; back row are Zodiac Z300s. There have been no commitments for this configuration so far, but Airbus says it is in talks with some A380 operators. Photo by Karen Walker
The 11 abreast economy cabin seating configuration revealed by Airbus at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany April 14-16, 2015. Front row seats are Geven Piuma seats; back row are Zodiac Z300s. There have been no commitments for this configuration so far, but Airbus says it is in talks with some A380 operators. Photo by Karen Walker
The 11 abreast economy cabin seating configuration revealed by Airbus at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany April 14-16, 2015. Front row seats are Geven Piuma seats; back row are Zodiac Z300s. There have been no commitments for this configuration so far, but Airbus says it is in talks with some A380 operators. Photo by Karen Walker
Boeing displayed its new roomier overhead bins, called Space Bin, for the 737. Each Space Bin holds six standard carry-on bags, two more than the current Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins. That allows for 194 total bags on a 737-900ER or 737 MAX 9, compared to 132 in the current bin configuration; 174 compared to 118 on a 737-800 or 737 MAX 8; and 130 compared to 90 on a 737-700 or 737 MAX 7. Photo by Karen Walker
Boeing displayed its new roomier overhead bins, called Space Bin, for the 737. Each Space Bin holds six standard carry-on bags, two more than the current Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins. That allows for 194 total bags on a 737-900ER or 737 MAX 9, compared to 132 in the current bin configuration; 174 compared to 118 on a 737-800 or 737 MAX 8; and 130 compared to 90 on a 737-700 or 737 MAX 7. Photo by Karen Walker
Boeing displayed its new roomier overhead bins, called Space Bin, for the 737. Each Space Bin holds six standard carry-on bags, two more than the current Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins. That allows for 194 total bags on a 737-900ER or 737 MAX 9, compared to 132 in the current bin configuration; 174 compared to 118 on a 737-800 or 737 MAX 8; and 130 compared to 90 on a 737-700 or 737 MAX 7. Photo courtesy, Boeing
Boeing 737 Enhanced Interior. By Karen Walker
Honeywell used virtual reality to demonstrate some of its connectivity products. By Karen Walker
Honeywell used virtual reality to demonstrate some of its connectivity products. The 3D immersive headset placed attendees inside an aircraft cabin or cockpit. By Karen Walker
Lufthansa Systems displayed its BoardConnect product, which allows passengers to use their tablets onboard. By Karen Walker
Lufthansa Systems displayed its BoardConnect product, which allows passengers to use their tablets onboard. By Karen Walker
FlightPath3D, by Betria Interactive, is an interactive inflight moving map and entertainment system combined. As well as showing the flight route from multiple perspectives, it can zoom down to street level of destination cities, show local restaurants, or entertain the kids with information about animals or other features of destination regions. By Karen Walker
FlightPath3D, by Betria Interactive, is an interactive inflight moving map and entertainment system combined. As well as showing the flight route from multiple perspectives, it can zoom down to street level of destination cities, show local restaurants, or entertain the kids with information about animals or other features of destination regions. By Karen Walker
FlightPath3D, by Betria Interactive, is an interactive inflight moving map and entertainment system combined. As well as showing the flight route from multiple perspectives, it can zoom down to street level of destination cities, show local restaurants, or entertain the kids with information about animals or other features of destination regions. By Karen Walker
STG Aerospace displayed its retrofit cabin mood lighting system, which can be installed within six hours on a Boeing 737NG or 757 without any new wiring or connectors needed. Thomson Airways, Arkefly, Dreamjet and Copa Airlines have purchased the system. By Karen Walker
STAG has put new ‘magnets’ on the market that work with aircraft composite structures, allowing things to be held firmly in place without damaging the aircraft. By Karen Walker
Thales used AIX 2015 to launch its Thales InFlyt Experience brand for its connectivity and IFE products. Thales acquired Live TV in 2014. The three main components of InFlyt are the Avant IFE system, FlytLive broadband and connectivity services, and FlytCare maintenance and support. By Karen Walker
Karen Walker is Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Aviation Week Network Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief. She joined ATW in 2011 and oversees the editorial content and direction of ATW, Routes and Aviation Week Group air transport content.
