Interiors & Connectivity

By Michael Bruno
Robert Mehrabian will resume his role as Teledyne's chairman, president and chief executive officer after current officeholder Al Pichelli retires on Oct. 15.
Connected Aerospace

By Michael Bruno
Collins Aerospace, already one of the largest commercial aerospace suppliers—let alone as part of Raytheon Technologies—is buying high-profile flight tracking data provider FlightAware.
Connected Aerospace

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways’ engineering arm plans to team up with two specialists in 3D printing to research the possibility of applying the technique to serial production of cabin components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Satellite communications provider Inmarsat announced a major upgrade to its L-band network on Aug. 12 that promises higher data speeds and smaller, lower-cost terminals for aviation users.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bernie Baldwin
It’s a strange human trait that when faced with something rather complex, terms such as ‘mysterious’ and ‘dark’ are applied to them.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Kurt Hofmann
Swiss International Air Lines has begun to invest again, unveiling its new premium economy class that is scheduled to be rolled out from mid-November on its Boeing 777 fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Starting from June 28, passengers traveling on selected Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A350s will be able to shop, buy and pay for duty-free products online from their inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
After attracting several investors, including aerospace giant Safran, air-to-ground (A2G) specialist SkyFive is working to create high-speed aircraft Wi-Fi networks in China, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bernie Baldwin
It’s the acid test, isn’t it? You’ve selected and acquired the aircraft, had a comfortable cabin designed, probably added WiFi and connectivity, and
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Kurt Hofmann
A Finnair representative said installing HEPA filters would raise the hygiene levels onboard the aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
Dutch carrier KLM plans to equip 39 short-haul aircraft with Viasat Wi-Fi connectivity, while Norwegian regional airline Widerøe is beginning a six-month trial
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian aerospace supplier FACC has developed an antimicrobial surface coating for aircraft cabins that it hopes will boost its position in aftermarket services.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Michael Bruno
Morf3D, an additive manufacturing startup that once was the darling of Boeing new-investment efforts, has a new 90,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Long Beach, California, and is now controlled by Japanese camera giant Nikon.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
Rainer von Borstel, the CEO of aircraft systems and cabin interiors provider Diehl Aviation since 2010, will retire this month and Josef Köcher, who recently joined as COO, will succeed him, the company announced April 19.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Thierry Dubois
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has cleared the way for Inmarsat to continue operating its European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight connectivity system.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
Manufacturers are exploring UV and thermal disinfection as well as antimicrobial coatings to improve cabin hygiene.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Linda Blachly
Recaro Aircraft Seating reported its 2020 earnings as €295 million, down 60% from 2019. However, the seating company remains focused on moving forward after an unprecedented pandemic year.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Cabin and technology specialists believe the latest anti-viral solutions could reassure passengers as they gradually return to the skies following the coronavirus crisis.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bernie Baldwin
Time was – and it’s not so long ago – when the idea of inflight entertainment systems were the domain of long-haul aircraft and the idea of
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Linda Blachly, Alan Dron
Boosting passenger confidence and creating a sense of well-being aboard aircraft are priorities of cabin interior specialists in the slow recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Henry Canaday
Passenger expectations for­ inflight connectivity increasing.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Linda Blachly
JetBlue puts ‘wow’ factor into narrowbody cabin design.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Linda Blachly
Flexible cabin solutions are emerging as winners.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Thierry Dubois
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Thales has managed to control damage at the company level thanks to a diversified portfolio of activities but its civil aviation branch was nevertheless hit hard.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bill Carey
Ask the Editors: Mandates are in effect around the world, and the Single European Sky ATM Research Deployment Manager has mapped them.
Safety, Ops & Regulation