Interiors & Connectivity

Emirates has signed a series of contracts with Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined.

CTT Systems, which offers humidifiers and dehumidifiers for the control of humidity in an aircraft, is finding a fertile market in the region for its products for airliners and business aircraft.

Royal Jordanian is growing its Boeing 787-9 fleet while improving the inflight connectivity capabilities on its aging 787-8s.

The first Global Airlines Airbus A380 will undergo cabin refurbishments from January 2024.

Finnair plans to refurbish its fleet of Embraer E190 crossover jets, as it aims to bring them into line with its earlier refit of its widebody fleet.

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.

Prediction, digitization and leveraging AI are where almost all MROs converge in their hopes for the future.

Melanie Prince, Head of Innovation at F/LIST, showcases the company's cutting-edge sustainable products and innovative design features for aerospace.

In the future, an integrated satellite network will support broadband inflight connectivity.

Saudia has increased its monthly seat capacity by 380% for flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkey.

Starlink will be installed fleet-wide, although timing will determine which types receive the system.

Saudia Technic has initiated a project to enhance the First Suites of its Boeing 777 aircraft fleet, designated for long-haul and direct Saudia flights.

How designers worked with Hawaiian to give its new 787 cabins a Pacific-island mood.

Already under testing, SITA says expanding its OptiClimb aircraft-climb software to the cruise and descent phases will help airlines lower emissions.

Dubai-based carrier has unveiled its new business-class offering for the increasingly-competitive Gulf marketplace.

Emirates has said its Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paulo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.

Lufthansa has committed to equip 38 of its Airbus A320ceos with new Airspace cabins to operate on routes that are ordinarily flown using newer A320neos.

The Military Committee Organising Dubai Airshow 2023 said it continues its preparations for what it expects to be the ‘biggest’ Airshow to date.

Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg returned in June with aircraft interior companies highlighting their latest technologies and innovations.

Modern cabin design factors in how to reduce environmental impact.

Over the last 10 years, Boeing has investigated different ways to recycle aircraft scrap from its 777X Composite Wing Center in Everett, Washington.

IndiGo is revamping its 6E Eats on-board catering service to elevate customers’ experience to a new level.

BermudAir plans to operate its E175s in a 30-seat, 1x1 configuration featuring privacy walls dubbed “Aisle Class," but it has not yet received the custom seats.

Aviation companies at this year's Dubai Airshow will showcase the latest solutions towards a sustainable future.

The 5G system has been live at Singapore's Changi Airport since March 2023 and will be trialed into 2025.