FAA opens indoor fire research facility
The FAA has opened a US$5 million indoor fire research facility, built to enable its teams to conduct performance tests of potential replacement fire-extinguishing agents
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Virgin Atlantic scrubs up with clean beauty brands
Virgin Atlantic says it has become the first airline to create a wellness programme designed to help customers feel their best, through partnerships with REN Clean Skincare and Aveda, and IFE wellness content
United offers app to combat jet lag
United Airlines is offering customers a new, scientific way to battle jet lag through a partnership with Timeshifter, an app that gives recommendations that help passengers adjust quickly to new time zones
TAP and Recaro test first connected economy seat
As part of a pilot project, Recaro Aircraft Seating has installed ‘connected seats’ on a TAP Air Portugal A321 single-aisle aircraft. The trial also marks the first time that Recaro has designed, produced and certified an aircraft installation under its own DOA authority
IATA announces accessible air transport initiative
IATA’s inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium could prove an important step in improving the accessible air travel experience. As Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of IATA said, “the industry is committed to improving the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Air transport provides unparalleled opportunities and all travellers, no matter what their disability, deserve access to this freedom”
Emirates applies RFID to monitor emergency equipment
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Inside JAL’s A350 cabin evacuation trainer
Take a tour of Japan Airlines’ (JAL) newly installed Airbus A350 cabin emergency evacuation trainer, featuring four fully functional training door positions and an accurately reproduced cabin interior
IATA and SmartSky tackle turbulence
IATA is collaborating with inflight connectivity company, SmartSky Networks to bring digital services to IATA’s new turbulence mitigation platform
First red-glowing floor path system launched
STG Aerospace has launched SSUL-X, the world’s first photoluminescent emergency floor path system that has edge to edge colour – and in red
Omm-G, Immfly adds yoga to IFE
IFE digital services company, Immfly has partnered with Journey Meditation to integrate meditation practice into the aircraft environment, with a view to enhancing the travel experience, especially for anxious passengers