ATR have been working with Geven seating (their current major supplier) to introduce a new seat for the ATR42-600 and ATR72-600. And it's an important seat. Why? Let's look at current seat - this is pitched at 30" (although carriers do pitch it lower). This was introduced by Geven in 2011 - a long time ago in seating terms. The current ATR Seat by Geven ATR … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Airlines 787 fallout: Transport Canada orders ELT inspections
The fallout of the fire aboard the Ethiopian Airlines 787 continues, with Transport Canada announcing that it ordering airlines to inspect the Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) for possible wiring issues that could lead to a fire according to the Wall Street Journal The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch is continuing its investigation - with only the Special Bulletin … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 3 Roundup
Day 3 of Farnborough 2012 has come to a close, so let's see what's shaking and who has brought what... Mitsubishi Aircraft and SkyWest Airlines have agreed in principle to buy 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets MR90's. The aim is to run them with Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engines. The final tickboxing should be in the next few weeks subject to contract. You'll find them … [Read more...]
Incidents, Crashes and Bird Strikes
Some more additions to this anualuas horriblas for the commercial aviation sector British Airways - Slides... Deploy! On Sunday, a BA 757 landed at BCN, and reports of smoke in the cabin appeared. Not to run any risks, the slides were deployed, and the plane evacuated safely. All passengers (176) made it safely off with only minor injuries. Continental 128 - Hits … [Read more...]
Paris Air Show Day 2: More Orders… and what about IFE
Welcome to yet another review of day to at Paris ... and if we're blunt, not a lot from those IFE units and suppliers today. However Thales (who are providing the IFE on the new QR birds) seem to have a new weez... Wireless IFE Of course, wireless seems to be one of those buzzwords, so we're looking at wireless in terms of Cabin control and systems. Of course - pumping … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
