Finnair CEO Pekka Vauramo has hinted he is on the verge of announcing aircraft connectivity plans, which could include a fleet-wide rollout of passenger Wi-Fi.
Inflight connectivity provider AeroMobile is expecting to sign up at least two new airlines this year and grow its installed fleet 50% within the next 12 months.
Following the success of the co-located shows Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East, the two will return next year on 2-3 February 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Etihad Airways has introduced innovative new inflight products and enhancements to its long-haul and ultra-longhaul cabins, lifting the level of its acclaimed on-board service in First, Business and Economy Class.
Satellite operator Inmarsat will roll out a new high-speed inflight broadband service across the European Union (EU) and has named British Airways as a potential launch customer.
European airline group Lufthansa is a the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week where it is giving a positive outlook on the 2014/2015 travel season for its business in the Middle East.
On the first day of ITB Berlin, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker and the airline's new country manager for Germany and Austria, Günter Saurwein, introduced the airline's new luxury First Class seats that will form part of the tri-class configuration on the airline's new A380-800.
The number of passengers using inflight connectivity on Oman Air's OnAir-equipped Airbus A330s has increased dramatically in the past year, as has the volume of data exchanged. The airline has seven A330s fitted with both Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir.
Japan Airlines (JAL)—which is revamping inflight products and services in all classes across all domestic and international operations as part of its New Sky project—will launch its first domestic service featuring the JAL SKY NEXT configuration in late May.
EasyJet and airBaltic have become the latest European carriers to allow passengers to use personal electronic devices (PEDs) throughout all phases of flight.
Thales is aiming to close its $400 million acquisition of JetBlue’s LiveTV subsidiary this summer, but Thales Avionics CEO Dominique Giannoni is remaining tight-lipped on other potential acquisitions.
Airlines should rethink their cabin branding, replacing economy class with “connectivity class” or “cinema class,” according to Teague principal brand strategist Devin Liddell.
Aircraft communications service provider Gogo has reached a technical services agreement with Boeing to evaluate the prospect of installing Gogo inflight connectivity technology during the manufacturer’s aircraft production process.
Air Canada has reached an agreement with aircraft communications service provider Gogo to equip all of its North American fleet with inflight Wi-Fi connectivity.
Recaro Aircraft Seating will unveil the evolution of its bestseller BL3520 at Aircraft Interiors Hamburg, along with its new CL6710 business class seat.
Japan Airlines (JAL) will trial Gogo’s new dual-antennae product, 2Ku, which the supplier says will give airlines fast, reliable and affordable broadband worldwide.
Qatar Airways will be increasing the capacity on its Perth route with an aircraft upgrade to a Boeing 777-300. The increase in capacity will go into effect on 1st October of this year.
