Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Oct 22, 2018
French aerospace firm Safran and seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace last week signed an agreement to merge Zodiac Aerospace into Safran, eight months after the success of the initial tender offer and as the integration process is already under way.
Oct 22, 2018
Two surveys indicate how much has changed in passenger expectations for onboard Wi-Fi and receiving information digitally from airlines.
Oct 19, 2018
Iridium Communications is targeting Dec. 30 for the eighth and final Iridium Next launch, which would complete the new constellation of satellites supporting space-based tracking of aircraft and flight deck broadband connectivity.
Oct 18, 2018
US-based connectivity specialist Air Informatics president & managing director Bruce Jackson believes that airline Wi-Fi connectivity is facing two to three years of volatility.
Oct 16, 2018
Adient Aerospace—the joint venture (JV) between Boeing and German automotive seat-maker Adient—is fully operational, and the company plans to move ahead with a business plan “that addresses the entire market,” CEO Alan Wittman told ATW’s sister publication Aviation Week.
Jun 28, 2021
Swiss International Air Lines has begun to invest again, unveiling its new premium economy class that is scheduled to be rolled out from mid-November on its Boeing 777 fleet.
Jun 24, 2021
Starting from June 28, passengers traveling on selected Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A350s will be able to shop, buy and pay for duty-free products online from their inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
May 21, 2021
After attracting several investors, including aerospace giant Safran, air-to-ground (A2G) specialist SkyFive is working to create high-speed aircraft Wi-Fi networks in China, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia.
May 21, 2021
It’s the acid test, isn’t it? You’ve selected and acquired the aircraft, had a comfortable cabin designed, probably added WiFi and connectivity, and…
May 18, 2021
A Finnair representative said installing HEPA filters would raise the hygiene levels onboard the aircraft.
Apr 28, 2021
Enhancing cabin interiors products is still on the agenda for designers and manufacturers as they continuously improve cabin designs for efficiency and safety.
Apr 23, 2021
Dutch carrier KLM plans to equip 39 short-haul aircraft with Viasat Wi-Fi connectivity, while Norwegian regional airline Widerøe is beginning a six-month trial
Apr 21, 2021
Austrian aerospace supplier FACC has developed an antimicrobial surface coating for aircraft cabins that it hopes will boost its position in aftermarket services.