Airbus and Ruag extend A320 structures deal
Airbus and Ruag Aerostructures have confirmed plans for an extended cooperation, which will see Ruag manufacture and supply fuselage structures, flooring and side shells for the Airbus A320 family
Author Adam Gavine
Adam Gavine
Ever since his first flight on a TriStar, Adam has loved air travel, and since becoming editor of the Aircraft Interiors International brand he has really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with the latest aircraft and airline products before they are even launched. Adam co-ordinates the running of the magazine, from commissioning articles and artwork, to ensuring that high standards of quality are maintained, as well as managing online content. Adam is proud to sit on the jury of the Crystal Cabin Awards and to have laid on the bed in Etihad's Residence.
Gogo plans to boost capacity in the Americas and Atlantic
Gogo has announced a capacity agreement on the Amazonas Nexus satellite operated by Hispasat. The deal sees Gogo lease multi-gigahertz of Ku-band capacity onboard the satellite, set to launch in the second half of 2022, to provide service to its customers in the Americas and the Atlantic region
The design story behind Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport America in New Mexico is the world’s first commercial spaceport. Jeremy Brown, design director at Virgin Galactic introduces the concept for the space terminal
Take a tour of Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport
Jeremy Brown, design director at Virgin Galactic, gives a virtual tour of the design for the Landscape Lounge in Spaceport America, the world’s first commercial spaceport. Here’s how an out of this world passenger experience begins
LATAM reveals premium economy plans
LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it is installing premium economy class in its Airbus A320 family of aircraft. This new and differentiated cabin class gives customers a third choice of economy travel on short and mid-haul routes
Trenchard supplies carpet for unique aircraft project
Trenchard Aviation Group, has donated aircraft carpeting to Aerobility, a charity that offers disabled people the opportunity to participate in a range of aviation activities – including building a remarkable airplane
FACC gains Part-145 approval in China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted FACC approval as a maintenance organisation according to Part-145
British Airways reveals lounge upgrades
British Airways has announced that it is refreshing its First and Club lounges at Chicago O’Hare Airport, and has also revealed details of its lounge improvement programmes at Edinburgh and Berlin
‘Digital technology pathway payload’ to launch in 2021
OneWeb and SatixFy UK have announced plans to add a digital technology pathway payload that will include a full digital payload into OneWeb’s launch schedule during 2021
FAA opens indoor fire research facility
The FAA has opened a US$5 million indoor fire research facility, built to enable its teams to conduct performance tests of potential replacement fire-extinguishing agents