Interiors & Connectivity

German seatmaker Recaro and U.S. LCC Southwest Airlines have unveiled a new seat that will be fitted in new-production aircraft joining the carrier’s fleet.

Airbus has unveiled tweaks to the cabins of its A330neo, together with details of the cabin configuration of American Airlines’ forthcoming A321XLR.

The Maya concept demonstrator introduces a Panasonic 42-in. curved screen, teamed with a modified Collins’ Elements business-class seat.

By removing 96% of the electronics associated with business-class seats, Stelia's new "Essential" product offers considerable weight savings.

Commercial aircraft seats that would accommodate personal wheelchairs in both economy and first-class cabins are continuing to progress toward certification.

Singapore Airlines will suspend meal services when the seat belt sign is lit as part of new measures adopted following a fatal turbulence incident on May 21.

Boeing’s dedicated ecoDemonstrator is poised to enter a new test phase with a focus on improved operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Finnair is replacing flip-down video monitors with 3D printed blanking panels to reduce aircraft weight and update passenger experience.

Swiss is expected to receive its first of five Airbus A350-900s in the second quarter of 2025.

With its A350s set to enter the fleet in September, Emirates plans to be serving 42 cities with premium economy seats by February 2025.

Routes 360 members share their latest insights and notable developments this week.

Innovations can help airlines reduce their environmental footprint and cater to evolving travel patterns.

Issues with 787 seats are part of the reason Boeing will produce fewer 787s than expected over the new few months.

Lufthansa revealed its new long-haul Allegris cabins on board an Airbus A350-900 in Munich on April 25.

Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.

Satellite service provider Intelsat is looking to meet increased demand from airlines for inflight connectivity onboard their regional aircraft.

Hainan disclosed plans to acquire 20 Safran galleys for the A330-900 but is yet to order the aircraft.

With two merger attempts in the rearview mirror, the carrier is focused on moving forward, challenging its past with its vision for the future.

Air-to-ground (A2G) inflight connectivity specialist SkyFive is planning to expand its network across the Middle East

The filing with the ITU, a U.N. agency that manages global use of radio-frequency spectrum and sat orbits, is a prerequisite to building the constellation.

Using satellites for radio communications over oceans promises air traffic management efficiencies.

“The addition of three ground stations strengthens EAN’s satellite coverage ...,” Viasat and Deutsche Telekom said.

More passengers want onboard Wi-Fi, but with caveats

Onboard connectivity inconsistencies hamper European airline service.

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.