FACC has opened an extension of its manufacturing plant for aircraft cabin interiors components in Jakovlje, Croatia, which represents a EUR 36 million investment. The facility, part of a huge EUR 350 million expansion plan, will help FACC meet rapidly growing demand
903 commercial aircraft deliveries were recorded between January and August 2026, marking the highest year-to-date total since 2018. Deliveries in August reached their second-highest level in eight years despite a modest year-on-year decline, says Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
Emirates is launching a new season of programming on its ‘ice’ inflight entertainment (IFE) system in October, which includes the debut of classical performances and Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel onboard. The programmes join a new line-up of movies, box sets and content collections
Uzbekistan Airways has entered into a contract with Jiatai for the supply of aircraft seats for its new Airbus A321neo fleet, including the JT220B Premium electric business-class seat, for which it is launch customer
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The deadline for submissions to the Seamless Journey award has been extended, with entries due by 9th October. The Crystal Cabin Award has joined forces with APEX to create this new award in recognition of concepts and solutions that connect the aircraft cabin with the wider end-to-end passenger journey
Starlux Airlines is extending its creative collaboration with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. The Airsorayama project has now been extended from livery design and into the passenger journey, with a collection of inflight amenities, dining elements, and service details
Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, a clean-sheet, 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner with a planned entry into service of 2031. JSX has been announced as launch customer, having placed a deposit-backed purchase agreement for 50 ES-36 aircraft
The International Flight Services Association (IFSA) has announced its 2026–2027 board of directors, with five newly elected and re-elected inflight services industry leaders ready to guide the association’s priorities for the year ahead and advance the industry
A new awards programme by the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) recognises excellence in vital areas of the airline customer proposition, from food and beverage options, to amenity kits
