Interiors & Connectivity

Textron and others are installing a ionization system to neutralize bacteria in corporate aviation cabins

How Lufthansa Technik maintains a rare Boeing 747SP for NASA and DLR.

Developments to reduce or neutralize pathogens in the aircraft cabin seeing increased attention in light of COVID-19.

Some of the latest developments across various types of aviation safety and emergency equipment.

While the crisis has caused some airlines to delay connectivity upgrades, the need for them may well have increased.

Ask The Editors: Regulators working on the 737 MAX were not buoyed by the pandemic, but COVID-19 was not a major factor on downtime.

Like most areas of the aftermarket, cabin retrofits were hit hard in 2020 as airlines cut back on non-essential spending and investment. As mass

Virgin Atlantic Airways has entered into a three-year agreement for UK-based Aeropeople Engineering Services to manage cabin interior maintenance

A look at new aircraft and cabin products developed to solve pandemic-related challenges for airlines.

A look at what’s trending—and what is not—in the aviation aftermarket.

The OEM has partnered with Canadian startup Aero HygenX to tailor a new version of its autonomous RAY robot for Dash 8 Series aircraft cabins.

The FAA is calling attention to risks that disinfection can have on aircraft interiors, urging operators and maintainers to heed manufacturers’ guidance and take extra steps to protect sensitive equipment, wiring, and other high-risk components.

Trends in the next generation of windows for business and commercial aircraft.

Collins Aerospace and Knight Aerospace have joined forces to develop a mobile galley and lavatory system that can be rolled on and off cargo aircraft.

Given the acute demand-side stresses that COVID-19 has inflicted upon aviation, cybersecurity concerns may have dropped down some MRO companies’

The current decade is likely to see some major innovations in composites technology, particularly with respect to recyclability and manufacturing

Aircraft cabins could look different after the COVID-19 pandemic because of various engineering innovations underway.

The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance says a customer-centric approach will be crucial to meet future aircraft owner and operator needs.

Specialized design, engineering and modifications providers are growing their offerings for aircraft cabins and structures.

Singapore Airlines will not refit its SilkAir Boeing 737-800s with new lie-flat business class seats, as the regional unit reintegrates with the parent carrier.

Despite numerous studies and reports on the cleanliness of passenger aircraft and the low risk of infection while aboard, the implementation of tangible and visible measures is key to building passenger confidence.

Before it begins flight operations in November, OWG’s fleet is receiving avionics, IFE and cabin upgrades.

Inflight connectivity has revolutionized the passenger experience, but it continues to have issues with undependable internet connections and content

Aereos is producing a range of high-touch parts in cabin interiors and lavatories with antimicrobial additives incorporated into the source materials.

Collins Aerospace and business jet MRO Western Jet Aviation expect a first FAA approval in September to install the new LuxStream in-flight broadband service on the Gulfstream G450, with approvals following on other Gulfstream models, Collins announced on Aug. 20.