All AIX articles – Page 4
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NewsUnited makes ‘largest IFE investment in history’ with Panasonic
United Airlines has made what Panasonic Avionics says is “the largest IFE investment in history” after agreeing to become the North American launch customer for its Astrova in-flight entertainment solution.
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NewsCollins launches ‘Signature Dream’ first-class suites and ‘Aurora’ lie-flat seats
Collins Aerospace opened this year’s AIX by revealing two new premium airline seating products, including “Signature Dream” first-class suites and lie-flat seats for narrowbody jets called “Aurora”.
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NewsRecaro unveils premium seat and new business class cabin concept
German seating specialist Recaro has unveiled its new PL3810 premium class seat and is featuring a new business class cabin concept at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
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NewsViasat completes Inmarsat acquisition
Viasat and Inmarsat are “ready to be one family” following the long-awaited completion of the former’s acquisition of its rival, and are working on a 100-day timeline to integrate the two firms into one mammoth-sized satellite communications provider.
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NewsJoby sees mass market appeal for electric air taxis
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft start-up Joby Aviation is hopeful its in-development air taxis will eventually be used by the masses and not be reserved “just for the elite”.
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NewsDiehl Aviation and HAECO unveil premium cabin concept
Diehl Aviation and HAECO Cabin Solutions are exhibiting a full-size demonstrator of their asymmetric premium cabin configuration for single-aisle aircraft – four- or five-abreast – in a full-size demonstrator for the first time this week at the Airline Interiors Expo.
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AnalysisAre eVTOL cabins the next big opportunity for cabin suppliers?
Electrical-powered urban air mobility platforms represent a potentially lucrative new market for seat manufacturers and other interior equipment specialists
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AnalysisSeating start-up Unum is ready to deliver
After emerging as a new name in seating at last year’s AIX show, the company has finance in place, products on display and is poised to launch production – once its first order comes in.
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InterviewHow Diehl is building back
The German company’s chief executive Joerg Schuler is glad to be focusing on growth again, instead of retrenchment. Sustainability, digital innovation, supporting the supply chain, and broadening the customer base are among his priorities
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AnalysisExpliseat aims to be lightweight champion in aircraft seats
French company’s founders set out to create the lightest airliner seat on the market. Just over a decade on, their innovative product is beginning to gain traction outside the regional sector
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NewsEmirates to recycle catering utensils through closed-loop process
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is embarking on a recycling initiative to re-use plastic catering equipment through a local facility. Emirates says the initiative will cover old or damaged plastic trays, meal dishes, bowls and other utensils. They will be brought into a ‘closed-loop’ system through which they are recycled into ...
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AnalysisFlying to faster and free on-board wi-fi
Once a novelty, rapid, reliable and even complimentary connectivity is something many passengers now expect. As satellite access improves and choices widen, the latest trends and advances will be discussed and on show at June’s Aircraft Interiors Expo.
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AnalysisHow seat suppliers are adapting products for long-range narrowbodies
As airlines deploy narrowbody aircraft on ever longer routes, seat makers are tasked with ensuring this does not result in a slimmed down premium passenger experience.
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In depthNorthern Ireland firms showcase prime seat positions
The province is a global hub of the interiors sector, with two major tier one manufacturers and a mature and sophisticated supply chain
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NewsViasat eyes next step as full global in-flight connectivity coverage nears
Viasat is casting an eye on its fourth group of satellites as full global coverage through the launch of its ViaSat-3 constellation draws near, amid what it describes as “ever-growing demand” for in-flight connectivity.
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NewsSunExpress picks lightweight Safran seats for Max 8s
Turkish leisure carrier SunExpress has selected Safran Seats’ Z200 economy product for line-fit on 33 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
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NewsSITA sees momentum for cellular on the rise
SITA for Aircraft chief executive Yann Cabaret believes momentum is increasing for in-flight cellular services as developments both on the ground and in the air close the gap between the respective experiences for the user.
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NewsThales details upgrades to Avant Up IFE system
Thales has upgraded its Avant Up in-flight entertainment system to include two new features: the Optiq 4K QLED HDR display and its Pulse charging unit.
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NewsOneWeb takes steps towards wi-fi launch after successful test flight
Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb has moved a step closer to its planned 2023 entry into the in-flight wi-fi market by successfully delivering connectivity to a Boeing 777-200LR during a recent test flight.
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NewsInmarsat unafraid of looming LEO competition
Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette is not afraid of upcoming competition in the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market from new entrant low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite providers, because he is “convinced” that LEO as a standalone offering will not be the best approach for the aviation industry.