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The MEP “jet pack” will be installed by SpaceLogistics’ mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an unidentified Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit, similar to what is seen here where the satellite and MRV meet in orbit. Photo courtesy: Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics.

Press Release: Intelsat sustainably extending the life of satellites

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity... Continue Reading

(Recaro ) Cabin interior for KLM'S Embraer E195-E2 with Recaro economy class seats in navy and light blue.

Press Release: Recaro, Embraer agree SFE seat deal for E1 and E2

Recaro Aircraft Seating and Embraer have agreed a deal to develop a Supplier Furnished Equipment (SFE) catalogue of seats for E1 and E2 airc... Continue Reading

Four staggered Vantage Duo business class seats are being displayed at AIX 2023. The seats are an mixture of grey tones with a light blue pillow.

Thompson showcases product evolution across Vantage family

For seatmakers, some Aircraft Interiors Expo years are about big showy new product releases, while other years are more about developing the... Continue Reading

Press Release: Deutsche Aircraft delivers D328 to DLR as flying test lab

Deutsche Aircraft has won the public tender with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) for the step-by-step conversion of a Dornier 328 Turbopro... Continue Reading

The cabin interior for Vietjet Boeing 737 MAX. A red carpet is in view and each Safran Z200 seat has a red headrest.

Press Release: Vietjet selects Safran’s Z200 seats for its new fleet

Vietjet and Safran Seats have signed an agreement to equip up to 24,000 Z200 economy class seats to the carrier’s forthcoming 120 Boei... Continue Reading

Optimares SoFab business class seat is pictured in speckled grey. It is a divan-type space that allows passengers to experience different positions, without the use of actuators. The only moving parts of the entire product are a pull-out cushioned storage area.

Divine divan? Optimares SoFab persuades with comfortable simplicity

Throughout the forty-odd years that business class has existed, much of its design and development has been focussed on evolutionary and rev... Continue Reading

A rendering of two Airbus A320 family aircraft with IndiGo livery on them while in flight.

Press Release: IndiGo inks record order for 500 Airbus A320 Family jets

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest si... Continue Reading

A rendering of Eve Air Mobility's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with a sleek black nose and a teal body and propellers.

Press Release: Eve Air Mobility names three eVTOL suppliers

Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) today named the first three suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Nidec Aerosp... Continue Reading

A rendering of the NoEmi amphibious electric flying boat prototype, flying above water.

Norway’s Elfly unveils amphibious electric flying boat configuration

Norway’s coastline stretches for 62,000 miles when every island, inlet, and fjord is included. And some 80% of Norway’s 5.5 mill... Continue Reading

Two seat triples of the Falcon fully-featured economy seats. This image shows six seats from the back that have embedded IFE. One tray table is in dining position.

Mirus’ Falcon distills the essence of full featured economy

Behind closed doors at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, UK seatmaker Mirus was showing what it calls a “pre-production prototype” of its new Fal... Continue Reading

A open wellness space is located on the Qantas Project Sunrise Airbus A350

Press Release: Qantas reveals world-first wellbeing zone for A350

Qantas has today unveiled the entire cabin design of its specially designed Airbus A350s that will fly direct from Sydney to New York and Lo... Continue Reading

Boeing 787 ecoDemonstrator in flight on a nice bright day. Boeing 787 ecodemonstrator in flight on a nice bright day.

Press Release: Boeing sustainability report highlights progress

Boeing has increased renewable-energy use in its factories, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for commercial operations and continues... Continue Reading

Boeing 737 Max 8 in blue Avolon Livery (1)

Press Release: World passenger fleet to almost double by 2024: Avolon

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, today publishes its World Fleet Forecast — Return to Growth — projecting trends in the c... Continue Reading

The empty interior of an Airbus A330-300. Image Avensis

Press Release: Avensis first to market with A330-300 STC for P2F

Avensis Aviation (Avensis), the innovative passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion solutions provider, has today announced that it has been ... Continue Reading

A Global X aircraft sits at the gate of Lincoln Airport. It is white with the GLOBAL X in sky blue.

New entrant Red Way delivers pleasant surprise on LNK-LAS

Red Way has become the newest US airline, launching service from its Lincoln, Nebraska hub on 8 June. Its current route network features fli... Continue Reading