Panasonic Avionics has named Ken Sain as its new chief executive officer (CEO), beginning on 2 December, 2019. Sain most recently served as vice president of digital solutions and analytics for Boeing Global Services, and prior to that was CEO of Boeing subsidiary, Jeppesen
Collins Aerospace has won the contract to provide Essence galley inserts on 25 of Turkish Airlines’ new Airbus A350s and 25 of its B787s
In 2018 airlines and airports spend a record US$50 billion on improving the passenger experience – and it is paying off, according to a SITA report
Diehl Aviation has expanded the range of services at its Charleston site to include warehousing and kitting for cabin lighting products, destined for Boeing’s Dreamliner programme
IATA’s inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium could prove an important step in improving the accessible air travel experience. As Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of IATA said, “the industry is committed to improving the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Air transport provides unparalleled opportunities and all travellers, no matter what their disability, deserve access to this freedom”
AES Global has been awarded an EASA STC for Zero Passenger Configurations, for Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft types
Barbara Jane Harrison, a former BOAC cabin crew member who died in 1968 while evacuating passengers from an aircraft fire, has been honoured with a Blue Plaque for heroism in her hometown of Bradford, UK
IATA is collaborating with inflight connectivity company, SmartSky Networks to bring digital services to IATA’s new turbulence mitigation platform
Travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation has acquired Radixx, an airline retailing software provider specialising in the low-cost carrier (LCC) sector, for approximately US$110 million
The entry phase for the 2020 Crystal Cabin Awards has been extended until midnight CET on 24 October. You may never have a better opportunity to be considered for one of the most important accolades in aviation
