Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity

May 07, 2019
Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) service has received final FAA approval for use in air traffic services applications, the company announced May 7.
May 03, 2019
Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air has selected the Thales Global Express (GX) Ka-band connectivity system for its Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787-9 cabins.
May 01, 2019
Panelists at the 2019 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg expect to see ongoing pressure on the supply chain as airliner production rates hit record highs.
Apr 29, 2019
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways plans to refurbish 23 Airbus A320s and A321s with new economy seats, as part of a short- and mid-haul economy product refresh.
Apr 25, 2019
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has redesigned its upper class cabin to include an eight-seat lounge called “The Loft” on its new
Sep 20, 2022
Keeping innovation going in a complex industry requires planning, listening and partnering with many colleagues to answer questions that haven’t been asked. 
Sep 20, 2022
Passenger expectations of what it means to have good connectivity onboard are changing and outpacing what many airlines can provide.
Sep 14, 2022
The decision by satellite communications companies OneWeb and Intelsat to sign a global distribution partnership agreement to offer airlines seamless…
Sep 12, 2022
Carriers are finding new ways to encourage passengers to pay for flexibility and a smooth journey.
Sep 08, 2022
Thales is finding customers that are taking up more technology features of its Avant Up inflight entertainment system.
Sep 07, 2022
Qatar Airways has expanded its partnership with Inmarsat to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) on its Boeing 737-10 and 787-9 fleet.
Aug 22, 2022
Heads Up Technologies has bought fellow aircraft cabin lighting supplier STG Aerospace for its "concept-to-certification capability and extensive intellectual property."
Aug 19, 2022
Quantum computing company IonQ of suburban Washington said Aug. 18 that it has signed an agreement with European airframer giant Airbus to explore applications of the fast and powerful algorithm technology in aerospace services and passenger experiences.