Airbus has launched Skywise, a broad initiative to use a lot more data in a much more structured way to make its own and airline operations more efficient.

Airbus has unveiled a new interior for the A320 family of aircraft that will be available from 2020 at the 2017 Paris Air Show. All photos courtesy of Airbus.

French aerospace firm Safran said its shareholders have approved resolutions to advance the acquisition of seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace.

Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat said there is a high level of interest in its new GX Aviation and European Aviation Network (EAN) connectivity solutions for passenger aircraft.

Whether airlines can re-create the on-ground Wi-Fi connectivity experience for passengers is debatable, but whether passengers want and expect that level of connectivity is not, according to a panel of players in the infight connectivity field.

Merger will join Safran’s activities in aircraft engines, space propulsion, landing gears and electronics with Zodiac’s cabin interiors and aircraft systems.

Emirates Airline has confirmed its new Boeing 777-300ER first-class product will feature six private suites configured in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.

Russia’s Aluminum Association and the aerospace branch of aluminum producer RUSAL will jointly promote seats manufactured by Vemina Aviaprestige, the association said in a May 31 statement.