Interiors & Connectivity

By Paul Seidenman
Manufacturers are adding new products and capabilities for better integration and cloud access.
Marketplace

By Sean Broderick
American Airlines has flight-tested a planned update to advanced cockpit display functionality that will provide pilots with a lead aircraft’s vertical path.
Airlines & Lessors

John Walton
OEMs are deploying various sustainability strategies for recycling and disposal of emergency floor path markings.
MRO

John Walton
Seat supply chain problems create challenges—and opportunities—for MRO providers.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Qatar Airways is supporting IndiGo with Boeing 737-8 capacity as the Indian ULCC has grounded over 70 Airbus A320neos due to the Pratt GTF engine inspections.
Airlines & Lessors

By Paul Seidenman
The runway incursion/collision avoidance system can be retrofitted on commercial and business aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

John Walton
Multiple models have emerged for aftermarket cabin recycling and disposal, but each have their own complications.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
In an upcoming airworthiness directive, the FAA will order inspections of all U.S.-registered 737 Next Generation and 737 MAX models in service.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Angus Batey
There is an expectation that the in-development AAM/eVTOL sector will find its earliest adopters among business aviation’s customer base.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
The Calgary-based hardware and software-as-a-service specialist partnered with 737NG operator Air North to earn STC certification.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Keith Mwanalushi
Airbus is designing aircraft lavatory concepts aimed at meeting new rules proposed by the U.S. Transport Department.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bill Carey
SpaceX's Starlink is fast emerging as the office-in-the-sky choice for U.S. operators of both long-range, large-cabin business jets and King Air turboprops.
EBACE

By Keith Mwanalushi
J&C Aero is growing capabilities at a new cabin interiors facility in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Finnair is replacing flip-down video monitors with 3D printed blanking panels to reduce aircraft weight and update passenger experience.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Swiss is expected to receive its first of five Airbus A350-900s in the second quarter of 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
The seat manufacturer is using new processes and metrics to measure suppliers.
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
With its A350s set to enter the fleet in September, Emirates plans to be serving 42 cities with premium economy seats by February 2025.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
SmartLynx has made a significant investment in upgrading Airbus A320 family cabins and improving maintenance operations.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The tool enables digital recording and reporting of cabin defects, powered by an artificial intelligence-based detection and classification system.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Saudia Technic is adding more localized repair capabilities, including spares manufacturing, helicopter MRO and mobile maintenance services.
MRO

By Kurt Hofmann
Flydubai is preparing to begin retrofitting the interiors of its Boeing 737-800s now that the previous-generation aircraft are set to stay in service longer.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
The Bulgarian charter and ACMI airline plans to retrofit all eight of its current A320 aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Manufacturers of aircraft cargo handling systems target improvements to reduce maintenance and enable more cargo flexibility.
Interiors & Connectivity