Interiors & Connectivity

Flyadeal has revealed the latest phase of its relationship with Acro Aircraft Seating with the announcement of an upgraded seat programme.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
Thales has unveiled its cloud-based FlytEDGE IFE system, which the company says will simplify use both for passengers and airlines.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Matthew Fulco
RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has initiated a $200 million investment to expand manufacturing at a carbon brake production site in Spokane, Washington.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
Soisa seat components specialist is experimenting with using pecan shells as the base material for a variety of cabin components.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
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.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
Airbus has unveiled tweaks to the cabins of its A330neo, together with details of the cabin configuration of American Airlines’ forthcoming A321XLR.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
The Maya concept demonstrator introduces a Panasonic 42-in. curved screen, teamed with a modified Collins’ Elements business-class seat.
Interiors & Connectivity

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

By Christine Boynton
Commercial aircraft seats that would accommodate personal wheelchairs in both economy and first-class cabins are continuing to progress toward certification.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.
Emerging Technologies

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

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 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

Emirates is to completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

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

Emirates received His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive Emirates Airline, at its stand during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Aerospace

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Innovations can help airlines reduce their environmental footprint and cater to evolving travel patterns.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
Issues with 787 seats are part of the reason Boeing will produce fewer 787s than expected over the new few months.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa revealed its new long-haul Allegris cabins on board an Airbus A350-900 in Munich on April 25.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield, Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Satellite service provider Intelsat is looking to meet increased demand from airlines for inflight connectivity onboard their regional aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
Hainan disclosed plans to acquire 20 Safran galleys for the A330-900 but is yet to order the aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Christine Boynton
With two merger attempts in the rearview mirror, the carrier is focused on moving forward, challenging its past with its vision for the future.
Airlines & Lessors