Aircraft manufacturers and suppliers showcased new seats set to increase passenger comfort and satisfaction and boost airline revenues at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
Airbus has named inflight connectivity provider Gogo as a lead supplier for its high bandwidth connectivity (HBC) program, paving the way for Gogo’s 2Ku satellite technology, which allows passengers to access streaming-video speeds on board, to be line-fit to Airbus A320 family, A330 and A380 aircraft.
Airbus has unveiled the latest in a series of cabin upgrades for the A380, which together will allow airlines to add around 80 more seats and boost revenues, the Toulouse-based manufacturer said.
Chicago-based aviation broadband specialist Gogo believes the challenge of inflight connectivity bandwidth has now been overcome, leaving monetization as the final hurdle.
Airbus has unveiled the latest in a series of cabin upgrades for the A380, which together will allow airlines to add around 80 more seats and boost revenues, the manufacturer said.
Chicago-based aviation broadband specialist Gogo believes the challenge of inflight connectivity bandwidth has now been overcome, leaving monetization as the final hurdle.
Recaro Aircraft Seating is showcasing a set of narrowbody seats, which can have their pitch adjusted during turnaround, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg.
UAE hybrid-carrier Flydubai has appointed international transport design specialist JPA Design to design the cabin interior for its new aircraft fleet, which includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order.
Boeing has awarded Ipeco to design and manufacture a High Comfort Attendant Seat (HCAS) for the next generation Boeing 777X airplane. This success follows on from the contract award last year for the Pilot and Observer seating for this exciting new programme.
Virgin Australia’s low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair Australia is looking at “bring your own device” intranet solutions for its remaining Airbus A320s, as it transitions to an all-Boeing 737-800 fleet.
Virgin Australia’s low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair Australia is looking at “bring your own device” intranet solutions for its remaining Airbus A320s, as it transitions to an all-Boeing 737-800 fleet.
Hawaiian Airlines is revamping cabin interiors across the bulk of its fleet with the arrival of its first Airbus A321neos expected in the fourth quarter and a retrofit of its A330s well underway.
Brazilian low-cost airline Gol plans to launch a live TV service by the end of the second quarter, as it pushes ahead with plans to equip its Boeing 737-700 and -800s with Gogo onboard connectivity.
