Interiors & Connectivity

The agency’s final policy made few changes to its initial proposals.

Soon, IS&S will be able to offer more complete packages using its own products plus the newly acquired Honeywell hardware.

Evolving trends in aircraft cabin interiors, including sustainability considerations.

Aviation Week gets a look inside one of Emirates’ newly-retrofitted Airbus A380 premium-economy cabins.

Panama-based Copa Airlines is working to densify its fleet of Boeing 737-800s during the next year and a half as part of a broad cost-cutting initiative.

Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.

Greenpoint Technologies has seen a “steady recovery and restored confidence in the V-VIP completion and refurbishment markets.”

Next-gen cabin connectivity systems are focused on improved interaction with personal electronic devices and passenger engagement.

Economy cabin seating trends are evolving toward greater comfort and enhanced IFE capabilities.

The Italian flag carrier will work with Airbus to install a new premium economy class section on its A350-900 aircraft fleet.

Manufacturers are growing global support networks to provide aftermarket services as aircraft seating products evolve.

Collins’ new connected galley inserts can be used to identify issues and predict failure before it occurs.

Several winning products from the 2023 Crystal Cabin Awards include technology features that could simplify aircraft maintenance.

Saudia will retrofit cabins with Panasonic’s Astrova IFE system and collaborate with the OEM to develop new maintenance capabilities.

UK-based engineering business will begin operating from late 2023.

United Airlines is set to purchase nearly 300,000 Astrova seatback screens from Panasonic Avionics to bolster its inflight entertainment offering.

Aenne Koester, Lufthansa Technik’s head of additive engineering and manufacturing, discusses strategies for additive polymer manufacturing.

Panasonic Technical Services is adding new staff, maintenance capabilities and digital technologies.

LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.

The Lithuanian company will open a new hangar space in Kaunas to accommodate new capabilities.

How new connectivity technologies are enabling enhanced communication services regardless of satellite orbit positions.

As more airlines opt for next-gen IFC systems, technology providers are advancing installation options.

Next-gen airborne waste and water systems aim to make problematic plumbing on aircraft more manageable.

More complex layouts, interior products and safety requirements are changing trends in aircraft cabin modifications.

The airline plans to equip its A220-300 fleet with Starlink by the end of 2023.