Flitetec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, repairer and distributor of aircraft interiors parts, has announced its plans for major expansion and investment in France
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Touch Inflight Solutions (Touch), an inflight entertainment (IFE) media content and technology provider, has announced a five-year extension of its partnership with LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM), Latin America’s leading airline group
STS Aviation Group has announced the strategic relocation of its Part 145 aircraft seat component/seat repair operations from Shannon, Ireland, to its expanded facility in Manchester, UK. This move is part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance turnkey services for its global customer base
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2023 air travel performance, which indicates that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019’s levels in the month
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has appointed a new expert Ambassador panel for the 2024 exhibition, tasked with highlighting the key themes of the event. The four Ambassadors on the panel will focus on elevating three of WTCE’s main topics: health and wellbeing, sustainability, and food & drink.
Around 85% of the global fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9s have the mid-exit door plug installed. Following the indoor plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, FAA and EASA have said that all MAX- 9s in their jurisdictions must be inspected before further flight. IBA looks into the market implications
Qatar Airways has rolled out an application that enables its cabin crew to deliver more personalised experiences to passengers. In its initial phase, the application gives crew access to real-time updates, such as flight information, and customer and service details
Inflight entertainment content provider, Spafax, has entered into a collaboration with BBC Maestro, to give airline customers access to a selection of educational courses. Passengers will be able to learn from stars including Brian Cox, Billy Connolly and Marco Pierre White, via their IFE displays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced strong revenue, profitability and passenger number projections for airlines in 2023, which it predicts will then largely stabilise in 2024. Airline industry operating profits are expected to reach $49.3 billion in 2024, and total revenues to reach a record $964 billion
IBA, an aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, has shared its expectations for the global aviation market in 2024, examining macro-economic factors, supply and demand, and challenges to airline and aircraft values