Unum Aircraft Seating launches today as a new player in business class seating, addressing the needs of smaller airlines and demand for reliable delivery. We spoke to founder Chris Brady to find out how Unum will achieve its aims, and why now is a good time to launch a new aircraft interiors venture
Paul Priestman, chairman of the PriestmanGoode design consultancy has announced he will leave the company at the end of March 2022 to pursue a new venture. Nigel Goode will take his place, with Daniel MacInnes and Son Tran promoted to the board
Airbus delivered 611 commercial aircraft to 88 customers in 2021, a figure it says demonstrates resilience and recovery from the effects of the pandemic, with progress made on plans to ramp-up production
Boeing has appointed Collins Aerospace as the long-term provider of next-generation lavatories for the 737 family of aircraft. The modular lav, available in 2025, includes touchless functionality, micro-LED lighting, and gives airlines customisation and PRM-friendly options
Following six months of operations since its launch in 2021, Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle), has shared its aims for the future and reflected on its launch year. The company’s main ambitions are in the inflight connectivity arena, with its hybrid network
Singapore Airlines and the National University of Singapore have opened a digital aviation corporate laboratory, intended for the co-creation of technologies that will enhance the air travel experience for passengers. Projects will include seat comfort and sleep quality
Airbus Atlantic has been launched as a global player in the aerostructures field, bringing together the resources of its sites in Nantes and Montoir-de-Bretagne, as well as the Stelia Aerospace sites worldwide
On 31 December 2021, Gogo Business Aviation completed construction of its seven-tower 5G testbed, which will serve as a testbed for the company’s 150-tower nationwide US network
Caeli Nova reports it has successfully closed the Series A round of financing for its Cordillera passenger emergency oxygen system. With US$8.69m of funding secured, the company is aiming to install the first system during 2022
Emirates SkyCargo successfully navigated the complex landscape of the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2021 by focusing on its strengths and values. Here’s how 2021 panned out for the airfreight division of Emirates