Could neck cushion sales fall when flying resumes in earnest? Italy-based ABC International believes so, with the launch of a headrest that is a rethink of how to achieve seated comfort on-board aircraft. Two key figures from the project share the details
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), a UK-based trade association, has appointed Graham Chisnall as its new chairman, replacing Sir Donald Spiers
American Airlines has become the first airline to achieve STAR Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) for its entire fleet of aircraft and customer lounges. This accreditation recognises the airline’s cleaning and disinfection procedures and preparation for pandemics
STG Aerospace has promoted COO Grant Bennett to the role of CEO, tasked with leading the company’s recovery and growth strategy as it continues to develop its business to meet existing and new market demands
Bucher has shipped the first set of fully customised galleys, stowages and partition walls to Airbus Toulouse for integration into Uganda Airlines’ newly delivered A330-800neo
Turkish Technic has completed the certification process of a server and wireless access point (WAP), which will form part of a new range of in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems
Etihad Airways has expanded its business with the launch of charter and special flight services, with options including a dedicated passenger service, cargo-only flights, or a combined passenger and cargo package
Gogo has announced a board leadership transition, with Oakleigh Thorne named chairman, and Hugh Jones lead independent director
Qatar Airways claims to have been the only global airline flying consistently throughout 2020 and played a vital role in the world’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline looks back on of the most challenging years in the history of aviation and shares an optimistic outlook for 2021
Duncan Aviation is nearing completion of a new flammability lab at its site in Michigan, expanding its testing capabilities to include the FAR 25.853 (b) fire-blocking test
