With Southeast Asia offering sustained traffic growth and new airport capacity, Cathay Pacific sees the region as a key opportunity for network expansion.
Galway, Ireland-based composite part supplier EireComposites has signed its first contract to produce commercial aircraft seat components, the company said.
Bain Capital-backed interiors supplier Jamco Corp. has announced its second acquisition in as many months, agreeing to buy German lavatory specialist Schueschke
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced plans to acquire four Boeing 787-9s, while also extending the lease terms for its 777-300ERs and launching a cabin retrofit.
Safran is selling Safran Passenger Innovations, its inflight entertainment and connectivity division, to U.S. private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management.
Preparing to take delivery of its first E195-E2 in 2026 and first A321XLR in 2027, LATAM expects the new fleet types will align with its focus on premium.