Delta selects new wireless seatback IFE for A330-900neo
In an announcement regarding a top off order for Airbus A330-900neos released on 16 November, Delta Air Lines dropped what will be, for some... Continue Reading
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JPA’s Alex Duncan considers continuity of design in air travel
Alex Duncan, design director interiors at JPA Design, London, spends his time thinking of fresh ways to make hotels and airport lounges more... Continue Reading
Boom talks supersonic jet PaxEx as it eyes service entry in mid-2020s
More often than not, when industry seeks to generate excitement about the return of supersonic flight, the proposition entails a premium pas... Continue Reading
UK firm sees future for visually pleasing 3D printed aircraft interiors
Additive layer manufacturing is playing an increasing role in the development of aircraft interior parts. Until now, however, these parts ha... Continue Reading
Why Delta’s new A220 feels bigger on the inside
Delta Air Lines gave the world a peek at the PaxEx on its new Airbus A220-100 (formerly the Bombardier C Series CS100) aircraft on the 10th ... Continue Reading
Airbus touts A330-800 PaxEx advantage but jet may land with 9-abreast
After a successful takeoff of the A330-800’s first flight in Toulouse, Airbus met with gathered press to tout the economic and aerodynamic b... Continue Reading
Crew considerations factor into second-generation PaxEx innovations
One of the knock-on effects of the proliferation of passenger-focused hardware innovations – from entertainment to connectivity to env... Continue Reading
An amenity kit item that’s forbidden for use on board?
Once the fabled “goodie bag”, and then more focussed towards a few key items for onboard use, the airline amenity kit is seeing a resurgence... Continue Reading
Interiors industry unconcerned by exposure to potential China trade war
Amid growing concern among high-tech players in the aviation industry about industrial espionage by — and the growing prospects of a US trad... Continue Reading
Zodiac Inflight Innovations readies for RAVE 777X/787 linefit
RAVE Ultra, Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ impressive new inflight entertainment system, will roll out on Recaro 3710 longhaul economy c... Continue Reading
New Territory on extending airline brand DNA to all travel classes
Airline branding and distinctive services are often focused around premium classes at the front of the aircraft. But designer Luke Miles bel... Continue Reading
VR could be a boon to aircraft interiors, if properly applied
It’s easy – and even healthy – to be a bit skeptical about cutting-edge technology applications in aviation. Virtual Reality (VR... Continue Reading
Boeing debuts new Genesis space-age BBJ MAX cabin design at NBAA
During the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition in Orlando, Boeing announced it has delivered its first B... Continue Reading
Astronics offers battery fire detection, cabin management bin sensors
What if an overhead bin contained sensors that can detect early signs of a lithium battery fire in a passenger’s personal electronic device?... Continue Reading
CTT to passengers: deselect of Zonal Drying on 787 affects us, not you
It’s not every day you read a press release announcing bad news. That’s why, when humidity control systems specialist CTT Systems this week ... Continue Reading
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