High-speed connectivity is currently available on 900 aircraft across the American Airlines fleet. Beginning in 2024, the carrier intends to add availability of inflight wi-fi to nearly 500 dual-class regional aircraft
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The organisers of AIX have announced the main themes of next year’s event: transforming the passenger experience and creating the cabin of the future. The event returns to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May, and as always it will be a showcase of the latest ideas to enhance operator efficiency and the passenger experience, and visitors can expect a focus on accessibility and sustainability
Turkish Airlines has launched its new wholly owned subsidiary, AJet. The low-cost carrier – a rebranded AnadoluJet – will start operating between Turkey and the UK from the end of March 2024
The latest addition to Cathay Pacific’s IFE lineup comes via a collaboration with Disney+. Customers can choose from more than 100 hours of films, series and documentaries from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic
Air Serbia has begun a trial of the Blueview digital passenger services platform from Bluebox on its Airbus and ATR aircraft, as a proof of concept to assess customer demand
Emirates has become the launch customer for the aerBlade electric window shade from Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG). Two versions of the blind system will be installed in the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X fleets
Emirates’ latest order to retrofit 60 A380s with Airspace Link HBCplus connectivity complements its earlier launch order for 50 A350 installations. Additional HBCplus airline selections have been made by Air Algerie and Air India
The latest culinary collaboration by Cathay Pacific is a partnership with Pirata, a popular Italian restaurant in its hometown Hong Kong. The menu of home-style cuisine is now available in the premium economy cabins onboard selected medium- and long-haul flights departing from Hong Kong
Key themes of the November 2023 issue include the factors involved in ensuring the safety of sustainable cabin materials; accessible lavatory design; a campaign to bring in legislation to make air travel better and safer for disabled passengers; cabin lighting advances; and the latest CMF options
Emirates has signed a deal to equip its Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, featuring 4K HDR displays, in-seat charging and passenger control technology. Deliveries are planned to begin in 2025