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AIX24: flyadeal selects Acro Aircraft Seating Series 9 for its aircraft

30/05/2024 by Kevincm

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flyadeal (part of the SAUDIA group) has revealed it is building its relationship with Acro Aircraft Seating with the announcement of an upgraded seat programme. Since April 2021, Acro Aircraft Seating has successfully delivered 22 shipsets of its Series 6 seat to flyadeal for its Airbus A320neo aircraft, with a further 2 shipsets on schedule for delivery this … [Read more...]

AIX24: Hughes signs onto the Airbus HBCplus Progamme as it nears entry to service

30/05/2024 by Kevincm

a large airplane with a checkered pattern on it

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...]

AIX24: AJet to partner with Hughes, TCI and Turksat for in-flight connectivity

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

Hughes/AJet/TCI signing - Images ECaB

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...]

AIX24: Air Canada signs for Panasonic Avionics Astrova

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

Panasonic Astrova - Image, Panasonic.

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...]

AIX24: airBaltic selects the Recaro R2 seat for its A220-300s

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

Recaaro R2 demostraton seat - Imaage, ECaB

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...]

AIX24: FlightPath3D takes off with an updated Kids map

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a map

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...]

AIX24: Collins Aerospace unveils its new “Helix” seat

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

Collins Aerospace HELIX - Image, Collins Aerospace

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...]

AIX24: Acro Aircraft Seating Series 9 takes to the sky with Volotea

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

Volotea Acro Series 9R seat - Image, Acro

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...]

AIX24: Air France launches Expliseat Ti2X for its Embraer E190 fleet

29/05/2024 by Kevincm

a group of people standing in a room with chairs

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...]

Crystal Cabin Awards 2024 – The winners

28/05/2024 by Kevincm

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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...]

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