All articles by Bernie Baldwin – Page 2

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    ​AIX: Geven and Velantis to offer a new market service

    2019-04-03T15:45:24Z

    A new way to finance the acquisition of new passenger seats has been launched by Geven and Velantis Seat Financing Solutions. The pair will offer seat leasing services to airlines, operators and aircraft lessors.

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    ​AIX: Air Esurfing and Honeywell sign a new deal for China

    2019-04-03T15:27:48Z

    Honeywell has signed up Air Esurfing Information Technology (ARE) as the exclusive distributor in China of its next-generation JetWave satellite communications hardware.

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    AIX: ​Goudsmit to grow business in aerospace

    2019-04-03T15:17:57Z

    Magnet-maker Goudsmit UK is taking advantage of the electrification of aircraft to build its presence in the aerospace industry. The Belfast-based company designs, manufactures and supplies permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies, which it says are lower in weight than their predecessors.

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    ​AIX: New brand Burrana debuts with a product launch in 2019

    2019-04-03T15:11:27Z

    The first product solely branded as Burrana is on its way. The company, which emerged as a new name in the IFE sector after digEcor acquired Collins Aerospace’s commercial IFE business, is ready to build on its renowned legacy products and deliver a “truly innovative” seatback IFE solution before the ...

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    AIX: ​KLM to install AirFi wireless IFE on 747s

    2019-04-03T13:31:54Z

    KLM has selected AirFi latest-generation portable wireless IFE for its Boeing 747 fleet.

  • honeywell
    News

    AIX: Honeywell offers routes to well-crafted data

    2019-04-03T10:44:39Z

    Honeywell is debuting at the show its GoDIRECT suite, featuring a new router.

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    AIX: Tapis offers industry leather alternative

    2019-04-03T07:17:09Z

    ​Tapis is demonstrating the value of collaboration with a variety of manufacturers’ seats featuring Tapis seat covers that provide “a luxurious, sustainable and durable alternative” to leather. Prototype seats from four seat OEMs – Safran, Molon-Labe, Rebel Aero and Butterfly – are on display featuring the range of Ultrafabrics.

  • News

    AIX: ​Acro launches Series 6LC economy seat

    2019-04-02T13:50:58Z

    Acro Aircraft Seating has launched the Series 6LC economy class seat, aimed primarily at the narrowbody fleets of low-cost carriers. The company has lined up a major low-cost carrier as a launch customer and will be revealing the airline’s identity in the near future.

  • News

    ​AIX: Safran’s Versa seeks chorus of approval

    2019-04-02T13:50:04Z

    Versa is the new high-end business class seat from Safran Seats, featuring a new modular platform that delivers weight and space optimisations and a capability to address an extensive range of airlines requirements.

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    AIX: Pitch gets a seat with Antonov

    2019-04-02T13:28:35Z

    Pitch Aircraft Seating’s PF3000 seat is to be a linefit item on the Antonov 148/158 family – a breakthrough for the seat manufacturer.

  • News

    AIX: AIM cabin concept targets in-flight fitness and flexibility

    2019-04-02T13:24:35Z

    One moment a dining suite, the next an open space for yoga. AIM Altitude’s ULTRAFLEX cabin concept offers just that possibility, after the company observed a growing desire among airlines to offer more amenities to passengers on flights long-haul flights of around 12 to 20h.

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    AIX: ​Immfly opens Eastern’s opportunities

    2019-04-02T13:19:41Z

    Immfly has won a contract from Eastern Airlines to install its WIFE platform on nine Boeing 767s. The carrier’s passengers will be able to access a portfolio of video and audio content from big Hollywood studios. The platform will also be made available in multiple languages to serve the airline’s ...

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    AIX: ​Astronics gets smart in the cabin and in orbit

    2019-04-02T13:14:43Z

    A Smart Cabin System and an electronically steered array antenna head up the products displayed by Astronics at Stand 3B30 – supported by new concepts in cabin lighting, passenger service units and the use of Li-Fi.

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    ​AIX: Lantal keeps passengers at the right temperature

    2019-04-02T13:11:45Z

    Giving passengers the option of how hot or cold they wish to be in their own seat is the latest innovation from Lantal. The company’s new Seat Heating and Cooling System is now in preparation for qualification in the fourth quarter of 2019, before entering service on the new Boeing ...

  • News

    AIX: Lion Air Group picks AirFi for wireless IFE deal

    2019-04-02T09:11:24Z

    AirFi Indonesia has been selected by Lion Air Group to supply wireless IFE across the 200-plus aircraft that make up the fleets of its five airlines.

  • News

    AIX: ​Etihad to trial Panasonic's Jet Lag Adviser

    2019-04-01T15:41:39Z

    Etihad Airways is to be the first airline to trial Panasonic's new wellness solution, the Jet Lag Adviser, developed in collaboration with Detalytics and incorporated into the airline's app.

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    AIX: Bucher shows off in-flight service carts

    2019-04-01T12:09:16Z

    Bucher is unveiling a range of new products led by the new half-size ARCTICart.

  • News

    AIX: Air Transat opts for Inflight Canada's USB charging system

    2019-04-01T11:12:25Z

    Montreal-based leisure carrier Air Transat has chosen a USB charging system from Inflight Canada for its 40-strong fleet of Airbus A321s and Boeing 737-800s.

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    ​AIX: Etihad chooses Bluebox aIFE to aid sight-impaired customers

    2019-04-01T11:06:03Z

    Etihad Airways is to upgrade its Bluebox Ai-equipped Apple iPads to include Bluebox aIFE, the manufacturer's IFE platform for visually-impaired passengers.

  • Analysis

    IFEC holds place as key growth sector

    2019-03-27T10:56:00Z

    Keeping passengers connected and entertained during flights has created one of the biggest growth sectors in aviation over the past decade – and its expansion shows no sign of slowing.