With the Airbus HBCplus (High Bandwidth Capacity) programme launched two years ago, the company is edging towards offering to customers. The supplier launched Airspace Link at AIX in 2022 with its Ka offer and at AIX 2023 announced its Ku solution. Since then the manfure has started certification work on both the Ka and Ku products preceded by in-flight evaluations of … [Read more...]

At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hughes, an EchoStar Company announced that Tukirsh carrier AJet selected the TCI for its Integrated In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution. Hughes/AJet/TCI signing - Images ECaB Turksat will provide satellite connectivity, and Hughes will provide equipment and In-Flight Connectivity Management capabilities. The solution brings an … [Read more...]

For those who travel on Air Canada, there's some good news as the airline has signed for the Pansonic Avionics Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution. Panasonic Astrova in-seat - Imaage, Pansonic Avionics It will be deployed on 80+ aircraft starting in 2025. Per terms of the agreement, Astrova will be line-fitted on Air Canada Boeing 787-10, Airbus A220-300 and … [Read more...]

Recaro is chalking up another win, with airBaltic selecting the R2 seat for its Airbus A220-300 The airBaltic fleet will be equipped with RECARO R2 seats in a 148-seat cabin layout. The design will feature a contemporary light grey and white dress cover to reflect airBaltic's clean and sophisticated cabin ethos. Recaaro R2 demostraton seat - Imaage, Economy Class … [Read more...]

We all love the moving map on an aircraft - but sometimes, it needs to be tailored to an audience. FlightPath3D is offering an updated solution... for Kids. The next generation of inflight infotainment for children has arrived, with the release of new upgrades to gamify FlightPath3D’s popular Kids Map. The updated blend of flight tracking and entertainment for younger … [Read more...]

At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, Collins Aerospace has unveiled its new next-generation seat - Helix. Helix is aimed at deployment for the main cabin (economy class cabin) for narrow-body aircraft The seat has been engineered to reduce weight (in comparison) to previous generations of economy-class seats while maintaining ergonomic comfort and improving living space … [Read more...]

The all-new Recline option of Acro Aircraft Seating’s Series 9 has taken to the air this month with Volotea. The airline which connects 18 countries, and 110 European cities has become the inaugural customer for the Recline  Series 9 with a 5-year contract within its Airbus narrow-body fleet (A319/A320). This year, Volotea will incorporate this new seat model into up to 5 … [Read more...]

A new seat launched, with Expliseat cooperating with Air France for new seating for its Hop! subsidiary. §§§ These new seats are called the TiSeat 2X. They will be installed on the Embraer E190 platform - of which, Air France Hop! operates 23 of the type. The TiSeat 2X incorporates an ultra-light all-carbon and titanium structure, with recycled components and minimal … [Read more...]

In Hamburg, we've had the latest round of winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards. Let's see what innovations caught the judge's eye this year. Various categories were challenged, with the winners announced at an awards show in Hamburg. A jury of 28 industry experts selected the eight most innovative products from a wide range of submissions. Overall, the award-winning … [Read more...]

ATR has been working away with its HighLine premium cabin concept - the idea of using the ATR42 and ATR72 and fitting in premium seating layouts. There's been a lot of movement since last year. On the occasion of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, ATR unveiled an advanced design for its new All-Business Class configuration.    This will feature a unique 1-1 layout, the … [Read more...]