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
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), an event which brings together airline buyers and suppliers of the latest onboard product innovations and services, is set to return to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024. A host of new companies and visitor features are expected
29th November saw Unum Aircraft Seating officially open its new factory close to London Gatwick airport. With designs and approvals in place, the company is ready to begin production
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
Gogo Business Aviation has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for its Gogo Avance inflight connectivity (IFC) platform. Customers can now update their system software remotely through the Gogo Dash app-based toolkit
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
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
An aviation market consultancy has predicted that global passenger ASKs will surpass 2019 levels this month. In October, the company’s data indicated that all markets apart from Europe and Asia Pacific were trending at or above pre-pandemic capacity
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