The peak summer travel season is a mostly positive story for air travel according to IATA. Overall growth of 0.2% in July was achieved despite year-on-year collective declines by carriers in North America and the Middle East. Notably, traffic through the Gulf hubs continues its recovery trajectory
Ultrafabrics has commissioned third-party testing to define the role of upholstery in seating comfort. The tests are designed to help seating manufacturers, designers and specifiers understand how softness, flexibility, heat transfer and moisture management shape the seated experience
There are big changes underway at the leadership of Stellar Entertainment, the full-service IFE content service provider (CSP). After more than 50 years of running the company, founders Rob and Helen Lynch have transferred ownership
More than five times as many aircraft were ordered in July 2026 compared to July 2025, and the global commercial aircraft backlog has now surpassed 17,000 aircraft for the first time, according to Kevin Craven, chief executive of ADS
Thompson Aero Seating (TAS), has released a new phase in its brand campaign, with film and website content that celebrates the company’s people, heritage, and innovation
Harald Gloy has been appointed to succeed Soeren Stark as the new CEO of Lufthansa Technik AG, the aircraft maintenance services company. He will assume the role on 1st February 2027, when Stark retires.
JetBlue has revealed details of BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class experience due to launch this autumn/fall. BlueFirst offers extra space and comfort, and brings in luxury food and beverage offerings, customisable through the seatback display
BlueFirst is JetBlue’s fresh take on domestic first class, which will be available on select non-Mint flights. Key perks include more comfort, more room to stretch out, the latest IFE displays, and a great seatback ordering system
While American Airlines is ending its Flagship First class, it is also making more premium seats available. The airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs feature more business and premium economy seats than on any aircraft operated by a US carrier
Emirates is launching a new premium-economy seat that features a full-height, electrically powered adjustable privacy screen
