The latest development at Korean Air is that it will introduce premium economy class, in response to growing market demand. The airline will retrofit 11 B777-300ERs with premium economy seats – the required cabin space to be created by removing first class
Ooh la la! Air France has revealed its new La Première first-class suite for the B777-300ER, which retains its distinctive curtain and gains many new features. The suite has been designed in collaboration with Stelia Aerospace, Design Investment, and SGK Brandimage
United Airlines has installed the first of its Starlink inflight connectivity system on a regional aircraft, with plans to go on to outfit more than 40 of its regional aircraft fleet each month, and ultimately its entire fleet. The airline has shared details of the technical fitment and maintenance processes
Emirates has invested more than US$2.4 million in bespoke onboard emergency medical equipment, which will be rolled out across 300 of its aircraft over the next few years. The equipment has been developed as part of a year-long collaboration between Emirates and Parsys, a specialist in remote medical technology
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s biggest event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, has shared details of the 2025 event, which returns to Hamburg Messe, Germany, from 8-10 April
Delta Air Lines has chosen Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit LEO and GEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology from Hughes Network Systems for its future delivery Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft
Features in the March issue include an effective approach to making sustainable cabin choices; a look at why first class is back, and where it’s heading; advances in digital certification processes; an interview with ANA; and of course, AIX and WTCE show previews
EVA Air’s reveal of its fourth-generation premium-economy seat in Taipei, to be installed in its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The airline says the seat takes the premium economy experience from an “upgraded economy” standard to a “business-class-like” experience
Qantas has announced a major Boeing 737 cabin upgrade programme to complement the extensive fleet renewal that is already underway. The programme will involve a full cabin overhaul on 42 of the airline’s B737 aircraft fleet, with new seats, larger stowage bins, and a full cabin refresh
Qatar Airways has equipped its 30th Boeing 777 with Starlink inflight connectivity, outpacing its original timeline for fitment by 70%. Over 50% of Qatar Airways’ B777s are now equipped with Starlink, with no impact on operations or flight schedules
