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AIX26: Introducing the RAVE Aerospace and Safran’s “Origin” Concept

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Safran and RAVE Aerospace presents Origin - Image, Safran

RAVE Aerospace and Safran have shown off their new concept - introducing "Origin". Origin consists of two complementary demonstrators for seating and in-flight entertainment, creating a passenger experience of the future based on hyper personalisation and immersive digital experiences. RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats have combined their expertise on seating … [Read more...]

AIX26: Airbus showcases its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Airbus Airspace A350-1000 Hero Mockup Image - Image, Economy

With airlines moving the A350-1000 into flagship route operations, some airlines are racing to deliver premium First Class products at the very front of the aircraft. At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus unveiled its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000.  The concept Airbus is showing off at AIX this year shows Airbus is further developing the … [Read more...]

AIX26: Collins Aerospace secures three launch customers for the Helix Main Cabin Seat

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Collins Aerospace Helix - Rendering, Collins Aerospace

Hot off its Skynook win last night at the Crystal Cabin Awards, Collins Aerospace has announced it has managed to secure three airline launch customers for its Helix Main Cabin Seat. The three "international airlines have selected the Helix Seat for upcoming narrowbody aircraft deliveries. With installations confirmed across Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family variants, … [Read more...]

AIX26: Thinkom Secures SES Open Orbits Type Approval for ThinAir Ka2517 Antenna

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ThinKom Solutions and SES have announced the approval of the ThinAir Ka2517 terminal on the SES Open Orbits network satellite fleet. The Type Certification comes following rigorous on-ground and in-flight testing. The certified terminal is part of an integration package from RAVE Aerospace. It includes a RAVE Aerospace ModMan with dual modem capabilities, supporting the … [Read more...]

AIX26: Viasat enters Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to Qualify Viasat AERA

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Viasat AERA - Image, Viasat

Let's kick off the morning news cycle with Viasat announcing that it has a Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to qualify Viasat AERA for 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Aircraft. AERA is Viasat's company’s next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal. It's qualiciation will allow it to be installed across all current Boeing commercial airplane … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand opens bookings for Economy SkyNest

14/04/2026 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Well, Air New Zealand has teased about it for a few years - but it's fast becoming a reality with Skynest being ready to be placed on sale. Economy Skynest will be available to book from 18th May, 2026. It will operate on board the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from November. The game-changing concept gives travellers more choice, providing the … [Read more...]

Crystal Cabin Awards – The 2026 winners annouced

14/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Winners - Image, Crystal Cabin Awards

It's been an exciting evening in Hamburg, as the aviation industry gathered to celebrate the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards. Eight categories were contested this year - but who walked away with the awards, and for what? Accessibility Winner: Diehl Aviation: AURS, The Adaptive User Routing System AURS, the Adaptive User Routing System, is an inclusive cabin … [Read more...]

AIX26: Airbus moves the A220 programme forward with Airspace confirmed for three airlines

14/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Airbus launches further customers with the Airspace Cabin

At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Airbus made a major announcement for the Airbus A220 - with launch partners confirmed for its Airspace inflight product... as well as some desification options Last year, Air Canada was confirmed as the initial launch customer for Airspace on the Airbus A220 family. Today, Airbus confirmed regional launch customers, including Lufthansa Group … [Read more...]

AIX26: Expliseat unveils its first Business Class Seat – Introducing the TiSeat S

14/04/2026 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Expliseat lauches TiSeat S - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Expliseat has been making great strides with its product line and has moved forward into a Business Class Seating product. Introducing the TiSeat S.   The TiSeat S brings the company's proven titanium and carbon fibre technology into the business class segment. Designed to elevate the experience of business class travellers across aircraft platforms, the new seat … [Read more...]

AIX26: Thales launches FlytEdge Aura – Bringing Tandem OLED to the Sky

14/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Thales launches FlytEdge Aura - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Thales at Aircraft Interiors Expo launched FlytEDGE Aura. This is a new seat-end IFE screen for the cloud-native FlytEDGE platform, powered by the Onboard Data Centre. Going through the specification list, Thales is the first to launch 4K HDR10+ Tandem OLED displays. This cutting-edge innovation delivers unparalleled brightness, best-in-class contrast ratio and superior … [Read more...]

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  • AIX26: Introducing the RAVE Aerospace and Safran’s “Origin” Concept
  • AIX26: Airbus showcases its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000
  • AIX26: Collins Aerospace secures three launch customers for the Helix Main Cabin Seat
  • AIX26: Thinkom Secures SES Open Orbits Type Approval for ThinAir Ka2517 Antenna
  • AIX26: Viasat enters Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to Qualify Viasat AERA

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