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Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating

25/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet - the Airbus A380. The first aircraft to undergo the retrofit was D-AMIC, with … [Read more...]

SkyTeam opens its new lounge at Frankfurt Terminal 3

23/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SkyTeam Lounge, Frankfurt terminal 3 - Image, SkyTeam

With Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3  starting to come to life, the SkyTeam Alliance has staked its outpost there, opening a SkyTeam Lounge. The new lounge is located on the fourth-floor mezzanine in Terminal 3's non-Schengen international zone. The new 550 m² lounge offers seating for 126 guests and is designed to provide an elevated experience for First, Business and … [Read more...]

LATAM to launch its Airbus A321XLR with Thompson VantageSOLO

22/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Earlier last week, LATAM Airlines gave a preview of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR interior - focusing on the business class product.  This will feature the Thompson VantageSOLO seat, which will allow for a 1-1 layout in Business Class, with direct aisle access. The LATAM Team at Aircraft Interiors Expo is unveiling their new product By using the Vantage Solo, it will … [Read more...]

Air India unveils its retrofitted Boeing 787-8

20/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air India Boeing 787-8 Takeoff - Image, Air India

Air India unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Centre in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s new livery at AeroPro in San … [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 announced

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...]

Brussels Airlines extends its ice cream partnership with Ralph & Roxy’s in all long haul travel classes

07/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Ralph and Roxy - Now in Economy Class too - Image, Brussels Airlines

For those of you who love ice cream in flight (says a person who missed out on one on their recent transatlantic adventure), Brussels Airlines is extending its partnership with Ralph & Roxy's ice cream to offer it across all classes of flight on its long-haul flights. Ralph & Roxy's ice creams were developed by Philip Bogaert, who, until recently, produced ice … [Read more...]

easyJet teams up with Greggs for its Newcastle Airport base opening

23/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

EasyJet serving free sausage rolls and limited-edition ‘Destination Dips’ on the plane as the airline and tour operator team up with Greggs to celebrate the launch of its new Newcastle base. Issue date: Monday March 23, 2026. PA Photo. The partnership introduces five sausage roll dipping sauces inspired by new easyJet holidays destinations including Sangria, Affogato, Harissa Ketchup, Tarte Tatin, and Kebab, offered across all international easyJet flights from Newcastle Airport today and across the city. Image, Easyjet David Parry/PA Media Assignments

easyJet is celebrating its Newcastle Airport base opening, with a team-up with the Geordie institution Greggs to take sausage rolls to the air as they launch limited-edition Sausage Roll dipping sauces. The weird and wonderful flavours, inspired by new easyJet holiday destinations, include a spin on the French classic Tarte Tatin, an original twist on the much-loved … [Read more...]

EgyptAir Airbus A350-900 enters service with Pansonics Avionics IFE solutions

19/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Pansonic Astrova onboard EygptAir Airbus A350-900 - Image, Pansaonic Avionics

With EgyptAir taking its Airbus A350-900 into the sky, the airline also launched with Panasonic Avionics' suite of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) systems and a suite of digital apps and services.   With the entry into service of this latest twin-aisle aircraft, is the first airline to fly globally with Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight … [Read more...]

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