IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, forecasts up to 875 commercial aircraft orders and commitments being announced at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, as airlines accelerate fleet renewal plans and race for dwindling delivery slots
Air New Zealand has revealed details of the cabin interior upgrade programme being undertaken across its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fleet. The programme will see the airline’s seven legacy B777-300ERs retrofitted with new Business Premier and Economy class cabins
Embraer’s market analysis projects worldwide demand for 8,500 sub-150-seat jets over the next 20 years, with a value of $ 650 billion. China will lead annual RPK growth
The first six months of 2026 saw impressive numbers of aircraft deliveries, as well as a record order backlog that is likely to grow at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, finds Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
Emirates has begun installing the U-Dream 8-way headrest, an option for the Z400 economy seat by Safran Seats, across its Airbus A350 and A380, and Boeing 777 aircraft fleets
All 50 of United’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will include a row of seats in Economy Plus class, with empty middle seats repurposed to create a shared, more spacious experience with large custom tables
Emirates’ massive US$ 5 billion cabin retrofit programme is continuing apace, with 100 aircraft now refurbished. Reaching this milestone number has required 44 months and 4.4 million man hours of work
Aspire challenged design students at Central Saint Martins to create a new type of chair optimised for premium airport lounges. The winning concept is a modular, curved multi-seat system that addresses physical and psychological factors that can help travellers unwind before a flight
JR Central is preparing to launch Supreme Class as a rival to Japan’s domestic first-class airline services, with options of luxury seats and single or double private suites
Air France is introducing a new range of comfort kits for the summer season, across the La Première (first class), Business and Premium (premium economy) cabins on long-haul flights
