All Systems & Interiors news – Page 25
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Ethiopian picks Immfly IFE system
Ethiopian Airlines will install Immfly IFE systems on 20 of its aircraft this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Collins amps up electric aircraft push with 'The Grid'
At a time the aerospace industry is abuzz with talk of electric aircraft concepts, Collins Aerospace is investing $50 million to turn such concepts into reality.
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Boeing cuts production to 42 737s monthly and forms safety panel
Boeing will cut 737 production to 42 aircraft monthly amid the 737 Max grounding and has formed an internal committee to review how it designs and builds aircraft, says Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg.
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NewsVIDEO: Boeing takes 'responsibility' for eliminating MCAS risk: CEO
Boeing's chief executive has acknowledged the company's responsibility to address risk posed by 737 Max software issues, which he calls one "link" in an event chain preceding two crashes that killed a combined 346 people.
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ANALYSIS: Seating manufacturers focus on customisation
Two or three years ago, with production of airliner programmes ramping up fast and demand for cabin refits soaring, airframers and their airline customers had one obsession when it came to seats: ensuring the supply chain was a robust enough to provide choice and competitive pricing, and prevent the sort ...
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ANALYSIS: IFEC evolves as passengers demand immersive experiences
In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) providers are adding ever more layers to their portfolios as they attempt to stay ahead of evolving demands for increased bandwidth, greater coverage, deeper personalisation and more immersive experiences.
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Report that crashed 737 crew shut off MCAS raises new questions
A report that pilots of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max followed procedures that Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration said would address a software issue has raised new questions about circumstances that preceded the deadly crash.
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AIX: SKYDeals reinvents in flight shopping
Inflight Shoppertainment really has taken off since SKYDeals demonstrated the concept at AIX 18. The idea of making shopping entertaining and fun for passengers has been adopted by Air France, SKYDeals’ chief executive officer Julien Sivan reports.
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NewsAIX: Geven and Velantis to offer a new market service
A new way to finance the acquisition of new passenger seats has been launched by Geven and Velantis Seat Financing Solutions. The pair will offer seat leasing services to airlines, operators and aircraft lessors.
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NewsAIX: LED light technology to purify water on airliners
Improving water quality on board aircraft and managing its storage in order to avoid excessive weight is the mission of Canadian specialist International Water Guard.
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NewsAIX: Air Esurfing and Honeywell sign a new deal for China
Honeywell has signed up Air Esurfing Information Technology (ARE) as the exclusive distributor in China of its next-generation JetWave satellite communications hardware.
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AIX: AMAC returns with major projects due for delivery
AIX might not seem the natural home for a company that specialises in highly-bespoke completions and supplemental type certificate projects on VIP jets, but Switzerland’s AMAC Aerospace is back at the show after making its debut here last year.
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AIX: Goudsmit to grow business in aerospace
Magnet-maker Goudsmit UK is taking advantage of the electrification of aircraft to build its presence in the aerospace industry. The Belfast-based company designs, manufactures and supplies permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies, which it says are lower in weight than their predecessors.
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NewsAIX: New brand Burrana debuts with a product launch in 2019
The first product solely branded as Burrana is on its way. The company, which emerged as a new name in the IFE sector after digEcor acquired Collins Aerospace’s commercial IFE business, is ready to build on its renowned legacy products and deliver a “truly innovative” seatback IFE solution before the ...
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AIX: Sikisui switching attention to economy class
After years of focusing on the highly specialist, low volume premium cabin market, plastic surrounds specialist Sekisui SPI is switching its focus to economy class.
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NewsAIX: AeroLiFi wants to send wi-fi through light
Transmission of data, content and Internet through ceiling lights might be possible through light waves
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AIX: Virtual reality studio 3D Viz eyes airline interiors market
Miami-based virtual reality studio 3D Viz has become a specialist for rendering VIP aircraft interiors ahead of completion projects – and now wants to expand its activity to the commercial aviation sector.
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NewsWTCE: WestJet takes on cruelty-free onboard image
WestJet has selected Canadian firms to supply and produce the new amenity kits that will be carried onboard its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, adding to the strong domestic brand image.
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NewsAIX: KLM to install AirFi wireless IFE on 747s
KLM has selected AirFi latest-generation portable wireless IFE for its Boeing 747 fleet.
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NewsAIX: Jet Talk talks up electronically-steered flat panel antenna
First-time exhibitor Jet Talk – a joint venture between Israel’s Satixfy and Singapore Technologies Engineering – is showcasing an electronically-steered, fully digital flat panel antenna that it says is more flexible and reliable than competing products.