F/List has developed Shapeshifter, a cabin technology concept that uses actuators, pneumatic elements and other mechanical systems to morph cabin items for optimised cabin space, multiple functions, and passenger interactions. The concept brings cabin components to life
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Panasonic Avionics has grown its MRO footprint in Europe with a major expansion of its facility in Dundalk, Ireland. The facility will be used for tasks including the repair of Panasonic’s X series and Next IFE systems, and Boeing CSS equipment, as well as being its European distribution centre
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Conroy Gaynor, BI industry analyst for airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses European airlines’ Q3 results, which could show that pent-up demand has a bit further to run, though management teams must show preparedness for rising costs
The Seamless Air Alliance (SAA), an organisation working to develop and implement global standards for inflight connectivity, has opened an IFC test lab to extend its work on IFC performance measurement
Virgin Australia has signed a deal with Intelsat, for the network operator and inflight connectivity (IFC) company to provide high-speed in-flight wi-fi to its fleet of existing Boeing 737 NG aircraft and future-delivery 737 MAX aircraft
ThinKom Solutions reports that its ThinAir Ku3030 antenna – branded as 2Ku by Intelsat – has now logged more than 30 million hours of operational time on more than 1,300 commercial aircraft with 19 major airlines, to more than 100 million passengers on more than six million flights
Aerospace Engineering Solutions has received an STC from EASA for the installation of forward cabin closets on Boeing B737-800 aircraft. The modification sees seat track-mounted underbin coat stowages installed to the forward left- and right-hand cabin area
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organisation for US airlines, along with seven of its passenger airline members, have pledged to improve accessible air travel for all passengers with disabilities, including those with mobility, cognitive and social disabilities
The Seamless Air Alliance, an organisation working towards global standards for inflight connectivity, has announced progress toward the production of interoperable connectivity systems, driven by collaboration between Airbus and Boeing