Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Apr 04, 2017
Panasonic Avionics Corp. has unveiled a new inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform called NEXT, which will launch on the Boeing 777X.
Apr 04, 2017
AirAsia X has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to equip its Airbus A330s and A320s with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation connectivity.
Apr 04, 2017
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.
Apr 04, 2017
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.
Apr 04, 2017
Chicago-based aviation broadband specialist Gogo believes the challenge of inflight connectivity bandwidth has now been overcome, leaving monetization as the final hurdle.
Jun 20, 2018
Airbus and TAP Air Portugal have begun flying the first production A330neo to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations, as the program nears certification.
Jun 20, 2018
Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets, becoming the launch customer for the Canadian manufacturer’s new Atmosphère cabin for the CRJ.
Jun 19, 2018
Airlines are on the cusp of making large investments to make their aircraft more connected, a survey released Tuesday indicates.
Jun 18, 2018
Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.
Jun 14, 2018
Dubai-based Emirates Airline CEO Tim Clark has revealed details of a new premium-economy class, which will be introduced on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleets from 2020.
Jun 06, 2018
Ilyushin has selected Russian interiors specialist Rusaviainter to design the cabin for the Il-114-300 turboprop, featuring a 2x2 configuration for 68 passengers.
Jun 06, 2018
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines joint venture SunExpress has signed up with Barcelona-based connectivity provider Immfly to provide passengers with a digital IFE platform in a move to improve passenger choice and ancillary revenues.
Jun 06, 2018
Norwegian air service provider Avinor and Spanish air traffic management equipment provider Indra have completed the first test in a series of validations to simultaneously manage traffic in multiple airports from a single remote position.