All Systems & interiors articles
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NewsChina 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.
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NewsRussian 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. The SJ-100 is the latest version of the Superjet 100, and features an increased proportion of systems produced domestically rather than by foreign suppliers. Preliminary testing on the ‘electronic bird’ ...
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NewsGogo 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.
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NewsAir 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.
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NewsDeutsche 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. The D328eco – a stretched and modernised version of the Dornier 328 – will be fitted with the Primus HF-1050 model. Honeywell previously provided avionics equipment for the 328. The supplier says the HF-1050 ...
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NewsThai 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.
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NewsParker 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. The company says the NuCarb product will be certified up to the highest maximum take-off weight of the A321neo family – although it is not yet available for the long-range ...
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NewsLufthansa 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. The decision affects around 180 personnel at the Hamburg-based firm. AerQ was established in 2019 as a venture between Lufthansa Technik and LG Electronics. It developed a digital platform ...
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NewsFinnair 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.
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NewsLufthansa 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.
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NewsQatar to fit Thales FlytEDGE entertainment system to A321neo fleet
Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to disclose that it is equipping aircraft with French firm Thales’s new in-flight entertainment system FlytEDGE. The system will be fitted on Qatar’s Airbus A321neos. Qatar Airways senior vice-president for product development Xia Cai claims passengers will have “access to the most innovative ...
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NewsAir India gets regulators’ nod for in-house cabin modifications
Air India has been awarded a Design Organisation Approval (DOA) by Indian regulators, allowing it to carry aircraft interior modifications in-house.
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NewsGogo sees gains from deal with long-term target Satcom Direct
While Gogo agreed to acquire fellow connectivity specialist Satcom Direct at the end of September, the company’s interest in teaming up with the established player in the business aviation market long pre-dated that.
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NewsViasat sees bright response to enhanced connectivity for business aviation market
Satellite communications specialist Viasat is yielding the benefits of acquiring fellow network provider Inmarsat as it receives positive feedback from initial trials of an enhanced in-flight connectivity programme for business aviation, called JetXP. Source: BillyPix D’Amico: Customers are looking for a consistent and reliable experience Under the ...
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NewsEFW delivers first A321P2F to Azul Cargo after Brazilian validation
Conversions specialist EFW has delivered the first Airbus A321P2F converted freighter to a South American operator, after receiving type certification validation from Brazilian regulators.
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NewsAir India to start widebody cabin retrofit in early 2025
Air India will kick off its widebody cabin retrofit in early 2025, as work to refresh the interiors of its narrowbody fleet gets under way.
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NewsUS FAA revising aircraft cybersecurity rules to simplify and harmonise requirements
US regulators are seeking to revise and simplify the framework for cybersecurity provision on aircraft, in order to harmonise with European certification standards and avoid continually having to issue special conditions. This revision follows several years of work to address the need to protect against unlawful electronic interference as aircraft ...
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NewsIndiGo reveals new business class product with Recaro as seat supplier
IndiGo has officially unveiled its new business-class product, picking Recaro as its supplier for the new seats that will be found on new Airbus A321neos.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft picks more suppliers for essential D328eco systems
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has selected UK-based engineering specialist Senior to provide key systems for its D328eco turboprop.
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NewsAirbus chief ‘blindsided’ by sharp Leap delivery drop as Safran strives to recover pace
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...