China Airlines to upgrade A350 with ‘all-new’ cabin products
China Airlines will retrofit its Airbus A350s with “all-new” cabin products, with the first upgraded widebody to enter service in 2027.
Russian autopilot and autothrust system for SJ-100 nears flight-testing
Russia’s Yakovlev and electronic systems specialist KRET have completed development of the autopilot and autothrust algorithms for the SJ-100 twinjet.
Gogo completes acquisition of Satcom Direct
In-flight data provider Gogo completed its planned acquisition of once-competitor Satcom Direct on 4 December and named Satcom’s former president Chris Moore as CEO.
Air NZ to operate first 787 with new cabins in February 2025
Air New Zealand expects to operate seven Boeing 787-9s with new cabin interiors by end-2025, as retrofit works on its first aircraft continue apace.
Deutsche Aircraft reinforces Honeywell ties with D328eco radio selection
Deutsche Aircraft has selected Honeywell to supply the high-frequency radio system for the under-development D328eco turboprop.
Thai Airways confirms upcoming 777-300ER cabin refresh
Thai Airways International will retrofit 14 Boeing 777-300ERs with new cabin products, including adding premium economy seating.
Parker offering new wheels-brakes option for A321neos
US manufacturer Parker Aerospace has developed a new carbon brake and wheel option for Airbus A321neos being assembled from 2026.
Lufthansa Technik digital IFE venture AerQ to cease operations
Lufthansa Technik’s in-flight entertainment venture AerQ is to close down, five years after its creation, citing difficulties in entering the market.
Finnair shows off revamped E190 cabin interiors
Finnair has shown off a cabin revamp on its Embraer 190s, which the Nordic carrier uses for regional European services.
Lufthansa poised to debut A350 equipped with Allegris first-class cabin
Lufthansa is expecting to debut shortly an Airbus A350 outfitted with its Allegris interior product featuring a first-class cabin.