Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Oct 04, 2019
The US Department of Transportation inspector general’s (IG) office will audit the FAA’s long-running NextGen air traffic control (ATC) modernization effort to determine if it is delivering on expectations.
Oct 02, 2019
Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat signed a contract Oct. 2 with the European Space Agency (ESA) to begin the second phase of the Iris development program to create a satellite data link capability for aircraft flying in Europe.
Oct 01, 2019
Qantas has completed a cabin upgrade on the first of its Airbus A380 fleet, and the airline expects to finish another two by the end of this year.
Sep 30, 2019
AirAsia has rolled out the first eight aircraft with a new onboard Wi-Fi system, which it intends to deploy across the rest of its narrowbody and widebody fleets.
Sep 30, 2019
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has inked an MOU with SITAONAIR to explore the deployment of space-based VHF voice communications for air traffic management (ATM) in Singapore’s flight information region (FIR).
Mar 21, 2023
Today—not so much as an extra service but as a customer expectation—IFC is improving, and U.S. airlines are upgrading
Mar 20, 2023
The Boeing 747 became the air transport vehicle of choice for the elite, everyman and boxes.
Mar 15, 2023
As more airlines opt for next-gen IFC systems, technology providers are advancing installation options.
Mar 07, 2023
Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines has unveiled “SWISS Senses,” a new cabin design concept designed to support well-being.
Mar 02, 2023
With Allegris, more than 80 new Lufthansa aircraft, such as Airbus A350s, Boeing 777-9s and 787-9s, will fly to destinations around the world.
Mar 02, 2023
For the time being, in high-end seats, environmental considerations have yet to displace passenger wellbeing as the main design driver.
Feb 23, 2023
Passengers are pushing more than ever for fast, personalized IFC technology.
Feb 16, 2023
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines’ Airbus A350 fleet began flying Collins Aerospace’ Elements suite on flights early this year.