The sleep masks enjoyed by passengers in Emirates’ business-class cabins have potential beyond sleep and luxury. They can also be useful to help training teachers and support staff working with blind or visually impaired people, and Emirates has donated more than 12,000 eye shades to such initiatives
Deutsche Bahn has selected a joint bid made by Tangerine and Mormedi for the design and development of new interiors concepts and exterior livery designs
The latest element in Qantas’ massive raft of updates is the launch of a crew uniform redesign – a key visual representation of any airline brand. More than 17,500 team members have been surveyed for feedback and suggestions. But who will create the 11th uniform in the airline’s 105-year history?
CTT Systems, a manufacturer of aircraft cabin humidity control systems, has announced an order for 146 Anti-Condensation-systems from an unspecified European airline, to be retrofitted in 146 Airbus A321neos, with optional purchase rights for additional nine systems
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the latest airline to sign up for the Starlink in-flight connectivity service from SpaceX. The airline will begin phased rollout of the technology across its entire aircraft fleet at the end of 2025
IMG has extended its agreement to broadcast the Australian Open on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra, through to 2027. The agreement will see Sport 24 continue to bring more than 150 hours of live action from the tennis tournament to airlines and cruise ships around the world
Safran Cabin has opened a new, 8,000m² facility in Rokycany, Czech Republic, dedicated to long-haul aircraft products. The site is responsible for producing crew rest modules for cargo areas, lavatories and staircases for the A330, as well as galleys for B777 aircraft
Regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR, can now offer Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity onboard its aircraft. Following successful test flights, the system has been certified by EASA, and Air New Zealand will be launch customer for the service
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, marking a milestone for the airline, and for Geven, which has supplied the business and economy seats, integrated with Panasonic Astrova IFE displays
United Airlines’ financial results for full-year and Q4 2024 have shown impressive figures, while the airline says Q1 2025 is indicating “robust demand” and “industry transformation is well underway”. CEO Scott Kirby stated, “2024 was a strong year across the board for United as we’ve become the leading global airline, and we enter 2025 with demand trends continuing to accelerate”
