Emirates is introducing new services and products to make the air travel experience more accessible for people with disabilities. The launches include onboard sensory products, a mattress hood, process enhancements across the inflight experience, with more accessibility concepts currently in development
Panasonic Avionics has made a series of enhancements to its Arc in-flight map platform, designed to deliver a more dynamic and accessible user experience
Starting this month, Anuvu Distribution will add LeadStory’s news content into its entertainment portfolio, delivering AI-filtered news from publishers across the world in one curated feed
Just weeks after launching its AirMall digital inflight shopping mall, InterLnkd has announced a deal that will give Viasat’s more than 60 airline customers the option to turn their wi-fi portals into a digital retail channel
Highlights from the September issue include an insider view of a task force making IFE more accessible for passengers with impairments; United Airlines discusses the progress of the huge United Next cabin retrofit programme; a look at accessible lavatory options for narrowbodies; how to deal with IFE hardware at the end of life, plus news, views, and more
The application window for the Crystal Cabin Award, the prestigious honour for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is now open. The eight categories of the 2026 awards include a new opportunity for start-up companies to have their innovative ideas assessed and celebrated
The organisers of this year’s APEX/IFSA Global Expo say the event attracted nearly 2,500 airline leaders and innovators from around the world. Highlights included CEO keynote addresses, a technology showcase, and a comprehensive awards programme
Shop ‘til you, well, land: AirMall is a new digital inflight shopping platform that can connect passengers with thousands of retail brands while helping airlines offset the high costs of wi-fi infrastructure
Penny Black Media, a curator of films for the inflight entertainment industry, has revealed a new brand identity, website, and enhanced film catalogue, marking its 15th anniversary
Bluebox has launched Blueview Cloud, a system for delivering digital services onboard aircraft. The system is optimised for high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, with a software suite hosted on the ground
