Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an agreement to invest in Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, Saudia Technic provides services across key aviation MRO segments
Icelandair has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and various digital solutions on the airline’s new fleet of Airbus A321neo LR aircraft
In spring 2020, in response to the Covid-19 hit on air travel, SWISS stored 25 of its aircraft in Amman, Jordan. In a symbolic moment on 19th December, the last of those aircraft was put back into operation, meaning the airline’s full aircraft fleet is now back in service
Recaro Aircraft Seating is celebrating a landmark 25 years since it began manufacturing at its Americas facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The site has grown from 30 employees with two production lines, to nearly 500 staff and six production lines, with more than 423,000 passenger aircraft seats built over those 25 years
Gogo Business Aviation reports it has passed another critical milestone in its 5G programme, with its Avance LX5 inflight connectivity platform receiving STC and PMA approvals from the FAA
IFE and cabin technology supplier, Burrana, has announced what it calls ‘one of the most significant milestones since the launch of the company in January 2019’: its RISE Power in-seat power supply system has entered the Airbus BFE catalogue as an A320 family option
A global group of automotive leather manufacturers and suppliers is claiming that using leather in cars is benefitting the planet, with its data showing that if the industry stopped using leather altogether, 35 million hides would go to landfill, meaning an extra 644 million kg of CO2e would be emitted annually
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
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
