Materials news from the automotive sector: Hyundai Cradle, the innovation hub of Hyundai Motor Group, has entered into a partnership with Uncaged Innovations, a biomaterials company, to create a sustainable, animal-free leather for automotive interiors, made using grain byproducts
Gulfstream has delivered its first G800 business jet, marking the company’s entry into the ultra-long-range business jet market. The aircraft was completed at Gulfstream’s facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Gateretail has developed the MagFusion BP50+, a mobile payment unit designed to offer smart technology and professional-grade security
Embraer today announced it has made its 2,000th delivery of a business jet. This milestone 2,000th aircraft is a Praetor 500, delivered to a corporate flight department
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach. From 9 to 11 September the show floor will showcase everything from food and beverage options, to inflight amenities, cutlery, packaging, and more. Here are 20 top attractions to see, and some essential pre-event information
A sneak preview of LATAM’s new Premium Comfort cabin, due to launch in 2027 across the airline’s long-haul Boeing 787 fleet
Top-level athletes and sports teams typically choose to travel to games, events and races by VIP charter aircraft, but it is key that the particular needs of athletes are met on board such flights. From special catering requirements to emotional intelligence needs, operators are working to ensure athletes arrive in their best shape
Panasonic Avionics has developed the Wi-Fi Portal, a Cloud-native platform designed to give airlines autonomy over their in-flight connectivity experience. Airline customers can use self-service tools to customise their connectivity offerings with their brand identity, onboard strategy, and overall commercial objectives
In the first half of 2025 FACC AG achieved a 10.6% increase in revenues compared with 1H 2024, amounting to EUR 484.7 million. While the company is facing supply chain and cost pressures, it expects revenues to reach around EUR 1 billion by the close of the 2025 financial year
National Accessible Air Travel Day was established to help raise awareness of the issues that air travel presents for people with disabilities. Michele Erwin, CEO of All Wheels Up, explains why, for wheelchair spots on commercial aircraft, it’s not a question of why any more: it’s a question of when
