Although aircraft transitions are driving demand for cabin refurbishment, supply chain woes are limiting progress.

Avionics and software specialist Flyht says aspiring A320 operator Coral Jet is the launch customer of its third-generation avionics platform, while a previous version is about to enter service on China Express ARJ21s.

JETMS plans to turn the former RAS Completions and Interiors businesses into a UK-based direct rival to the big European completions houses.

Modest cabin interiors refurbishments are continuing; however, new trends are emerging.

Flying Colours, a Canadian-based refurbishment, completions and maintenance provider, is experiencing a “rebirth” in conversions of Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft into corporate shuttles and VIP business aircraft.

If Airbus or its engine manufacturers had made a few changes, could the A380 have been a better-selling aircraft?

What’s the outlook for IFE? Will all airline passengers be able to stream with their own devices eventually?

Today’s QARs have evolved to provide airlines with better capability, capacity and connectivity.