The two companies announced the launch at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.

DirecTV Inflight is expanding its offering to the aviation sector by delivering US TV content on international flights departing from and returning to the US.

The seat will be certificated under ETSO regulations rather than the more complex route of type certification for both small aircraft and helicopters.

A strong business case is required for airlines to take better care of people with reduced mobility (PRM).

Airlines will be able to control of IFEC applications and add their own content with Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix application hosting platform.

Carriers have yet to find a way to meet passenger expectations in inflight connectivity, an expert panel says at the Passenger Experience Conference in Hamburg.

Paris-based Expliseat is banking on increased production capacity to attract more orders for its lightweight economy seat.

Advances in in-flight entertainment and connectivity and new aircraft types are changing the dynamics of customer expectations and product deliverables.