Sky Leasing an aviation asset management company, has acquired JetBlue Ventures, JetBlue Airways’ venture capital subsidiary. JetBlue Ventures has invested in a wide range of initiatives, covering everything from passenger experience to sustainability
Recaro has announced that China Southern Airlines is the first airline customer in the APAC region to select its R3 economy class seat, for installation on its new A350-900 fleet
Emirates and Flydubai are celebrating a landmark moment in their airline partnership, having carried five million passengers over the past year, representing a growth of some 36% compared to the previous year. The carriers also report 31% growth in demand for premium cabins
Flynas, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline, has signed an agreement with Safran, for the supply of Z200 economy-class seats for its 60 new Airbus A320neo aircraft
Saudia has opened a new lounge at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, for its first class and business class customers. The airline says the lounge marks a “significant milestone” in its ongoing commitment to elevating its guest experiences
Etihad Airways is launching its A321LRs this August as a major step in its Journey 2030 growth strategy. The cabins are designed to bring widebody luxury to short-to-medium-haul narrowbody routes, with spacious first-class suites, lie-flat business class, and next-generation economy seats. The airline is also enhancing its first-class experience
Cathay Pacific has announced that from August 2025 it will offer both 100% seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) and 100% high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) across its entire aircraft fleet
China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. Tangerine’s creative vision for the cabins is a modern interpretation of Chinese elements
Thompson Aero Seating has announced that the first customer of its new VantageXL+ business-class seat will be China Southern Airlines. The VantageXL+ is the newest iteration of the VantageXL model, optimised to fit the dimensions of the A350 and B787 cabins
Neo Space Group (NSG) has secured new airline customer contracts for its in-flight connectivity (IFC) services, and a strategic technology partnership with G&S SatCom
