Beyond the console: Kydex and Astronics collaboration is instructive
Sitting down to reflect on how the aviation industry’s cycle of trade shows and demonstration opportunities has changed since 2019 — a cycle... Continue Reading
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Newly type certified Dassault Falcon 6X bizjets enter final completion
Having received European and US type certifications for its large-cabin 5500nm Falcon 6X business jet, Dassault Aviation is on track to see ... Continue Reading
Germany’s BDLI seeks to move the needle on cabin sustainability
During the entire life cycle of an aircraft, the cabin and its operations represent roughly 10-20% of its overall environmental footprint. G... Continue Reading
How other airlines’ PaxEx will help Air India to climb
The days when Air India was perhaps best known for its shabby interiors and broken inflight entertainment systems appear to be gradually dra... Continue Reading
Recaro stretches out with muscle-exercising seat demonstrator
Passenger wellness, health and comfort are growing topics of discussion within aviation, especially as airlines push ultra-long-haul flight ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Technik talks IFC industry disruption, MRO crunch
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has long supported airlines’ ambitions to bring inflight connectivity to their passengers. Whether installing Inmars... Continue Reading
‘No excuse’ for making non-recyclable aircraft seats: AIRA
There is no excuse for manufacturers to make aircraft seats that are not 100% recyclable. This is the view of Tony Seville, director of UK-b... Continue Reading
Canada mulls next steps as US adopts narrowbody accessible lav rule
A move by the US Department of Transportation to require airlines to install a larger, accessible lavatory on new narrowbody aircraft ordere... Continue Reading
Why United’s decision to add Braille to its cabins is profound
United Airlines recently announced it is in the process of adding Braille signage in the cabins of its mainline fleet, including for seat ro... Continue Reading
Acro rated Premium Supplier by Airbus for design, manufacturing chops
Known for designing innovative, lightweight aircraft seats that create space for passengers’ knees and shins even in high-density layouts, A... Continue Reading
Air Japan sets early 2024 launch for Narita-Bangkok service
ANA Holdings’ new low-cost airline brand for medium-haul international routes, Air Japan, plans to launch its inaugural all-economy Bo... Continue Reading
Airlines loudly object to European moves to reduce aircraft noise
Airlines are loudly voicing their opposition to moves aimed at reducing aircraft noise in Europe, where proposals have been put forward to b... Continue Reading
Airframers offer complementary sustainable cabin visions
Cabin sustainability was a hot topic at this year’s Passenger Experience Conference in Hamburg, which takes place one day before the A... Continue Reading
How Panasonic Avionics designed its Astrova IFE to be future-proof
A lot of airlines carry the same inflight entertainment system on board their aircraft for as long as ten or 15 years. But IFE screens and a... Continue Reading
Avoiding coffin class: the new inward-facing herringbone challenge
Remember the “coffin class” complaint of the mid-2000s around business class seat sidewalls? It’s back, but now with the newest inward-facin... Continue Reading