All Systems & Interiors news – Page 6
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NewsFinnair design chief sees revamp bringing warmth to cold widebody cabins
Finland’s climate may be cold but the country’s national carrier wanted to inject a feeling of warmth into its widebody cabins through the recent revamp of its Airbus A330 and A350 interiors, says Finnair head of customer experience and product design David Kondo.
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In depthSustainable caterers innovate to support war on waste
Suppliers are innovating to make in-flight catering and services more sustainable, as airlines look for ways to reduce single-use plastics and food waste in the cabin.
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NewsHAECO, Diehl partner for narrowbody cabin upgrades
HAECO’s cabin solutions unit has teamed up with Diehl Aviation on three cabin product upgrades for narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsKLM to debut premium-economy cabin on North America routes later this year
KLM will launch its premium-economy cabin on routes to North America later this year, the SkyTeam carrier confirmed on 27 May, as it starts to roll out the new product across its widebody fleet.
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NewsAir France commits to first class with cabin refresh for winter 2023
Air France has underlined its commitment to a first-class product offering by detailing its intention to debut a refreshed La Premiere cabin for the 2023/24 winter season.
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NewsParker sells wheels business to Kaman to meet Meggitt merger conditions
US technology firm Parker-Hannifin is to divest its wheel and brake operation to aerospace company Kaman, to meet the requirements of competition regulators following its decision to acquire UK-based Meggitt. Kaman says it will be acquiring the Aircraft Wheel & Brake business for $440 million in an all-cash transaction. The ...
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters unveils three interior concepts under new VIP brand
Leonardo Helicopters is celebrating the return of EBACE with a double debut: it is the first air show where the manufacturer is solely represented by its Agusta corporate and VIP brand, and the airframer is also showcasing a trio of newly developed interior concepts.
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AnalysisWhy onboard Wi-Fi demand has gone sky-high
The demand for personal and business connectivity has become greater than ever during the pandemic period, including on board aircraft. We assess the key developments seen since the last AIX event.
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AnalysisAll aboard: making in-cabin wheelchair access a reality
After years of determined work by campaigners and following recent design innovations from industry, in-cabin access for wheelchair users finally looks set to become a reality.
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In depthSeat manufacturers on survival, innovation and readying for ramp up
For aircraft seating manufacturers the past two years have been anything but a comfortable ride. The grounding of commercial aviation in 2020 saw heavyweights such as Collins, Recaro and Safran drastically ramp back production. Meanwhile, for some start-ups that had ventured into the market in the booming second half of ...
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NewsAirbus to offer new Honeywell flight-management system in 2026
Airbus is to use a new Honeywell Aerospace flight-management system across its aircraft range, having similarly selected a modernised system from avionics rival Thales. It will be based on standardised hardware and software and enter service by the end of 2026. The system will combine “multiple” products for Airbus aircraft ...
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NewsUS cabin system to ‘personalise’ air nears FAA approval
US firm Pexco Aerospace is expecting to achieve FAA certification by July of a cabin fitting aimed at reducing shared air between passengers. Pexco, which acquired the AirShield technology from Seattle-based design firm Teague, says it will offer “virtual social distance” as face-masks mandates are phased out. President Jon Page ...
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NewsHawaiian Airlines ties up with SpaceX’s Starlink for high-speed connectivity
US operator Hawaiian Airlines is to use the Starlink satellite system to provide high-speed internet services on its aircraft, claiming to be the first major carrier to tie up with the network. Starlink is the low-Earth orbit satellite network developed and deployed by private firm SpaceX, intended to enable internet ...
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In depthNIAR WERX to name customers for cargo-converted 777-300ER as project advances
The Wichita team developing a Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter intends this month to announce multiple launch customers for the project, and is on track to begin manufacturing components within weeks.
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In depthEtihad’s long road to A350 operations
Etihad’s A350-1000s have been a long time coming, delayed by strategic switches and the effects of the pandemic, but now the first example has made its inaugural passenger flight and the Gulf carrier is expecting great things from the Airbus widebody twin.
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NewsQantas picks Airbus for A321P2F systems upgrade
Qantas has signed an agreement with Airbus for a series of modifications and upgrades to its Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter aircraft.
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NewsFinnair unveils ‘lounge seat’ business cabin and new premium-economy product
Finnair has unveiled new business-class and premium-economy cabins to be rolled out on the carrier’s Airbus A350 and A330 long-haul fleets. The airline says it is investing €200 million in the revamp which commences this month and will continue for the next two years. Finnair will also take the opportunity ...
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NewsRaytheon warns of supply chain and labour challenges in 2022
Supply chain troubles, labour shortages and inflation will continue pressuring Raytheon Technologies’ results in 2022, affecting operations of subsidiaries Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace.
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NewsAftermarket sales help push P&W and Collins to 2021 profits
Pratt & Whitney swung to a $454 million operating profit in 2021, a year characterised by stronger demand for aftermarket services and new aircraft engines.
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NewsFormer Acro boss Brady is back as he launches business-class seating venture Unum
There is a new challenger in the market for business-class seats – Unum Aircraft Seating – but at the helm is Chris Brady, a familiar face in the airline interiors sector.