Saudia has opened a new lounge at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, for its first class and business class customers. The airline says the lounge marks a “significant milestone” in its ongoing commitment to elevating its guest experiences
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Etihad Airways is launching its A321LRs this August as a major step in its Journey 2030 growth strategy. The cabins are designed to bring widebody luxury to short-to-medium-haul narrowbody routes, with spacious first-class suites, lie-flat business class, and next-generation economy seats. The airline is also enhancing its first-class experience
Airbus SE has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire industrial facilities dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes. The acquisition is intended to help Airbus ensure stability of supply
Demgy Group, a manufacturer of high-performance plastic and composite solutions for aircraft interiors, has acquired US-based Tool-Gauge, a longstanding manufacturer of plastic cabin parts for aircraft. The acquisition elevates Demgy Group to a Tier 1 supplier for Boeing and Airbus, and to a Tier 2 supplier for all aerospace equipment manufacturers
Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that its Commercial Division has received more than US$15 million worth of orders for equipment and services across GEO, MEO, and LEO VHTS constellations, with particular emphasis on in-flight connectivity
Scientists at AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings have been developing a new 1K formula for aircraft interior coatings, which they claim can be used for both automated and manual processes, while maintaining the same level of consistency and performance of today’s coatings
In this episode of Panasonic Avionics’ Beyond Entertainment series, Andy Masson joins Nigel Goode, CEO of PriestmanGoode, to explore how changing passenger expectations and technological advances are reshaping aircraft interior design. They discuss everything from revolutionary seating concepts to the sustainable materials transforming the in-flight experience
Anuvu has upgraded its Dedicated Space inflight connectivity platform, which the IFEC provider claims has resulted in an increase of more than 35% in peak speed
This official video from the Crystal Cabin Award highlights inspiring moments from this year’s ceremony. The brightest minds in aircraft cabin innovation gathered at the Grand Elysée Hamburg to celebrate the ideas that made the final stage, from intelligent technology and sustainable design, to user-centric comfort
The move this week by China to block further Boeing deliveries to its airlines adds to the ongoing tension that has been increasing for many years. Dr Stuart Hatcher, chief economist at IBA, considers today’s situation and potential developments