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NewsFlightPath3D moves to meet every traveller’s needs
FlightPath3D will have two more airlines flying this summer with its accessibility map after debuting the product on Delta Air Lines.
NewsAirbus pushes for greater passenger accessibility
Airbus brought an expanded portfolio of products designed to aid accessibility to AIX, ranging from wheelchairs to tactile placards.
NewsDelivering the customer promise is key for new AirFi chief
New chief executive of portable in-flight entertainment and cabin technology specialist AirFi, Laura Rosges, is putting the focus on product stability and scalability after taking the helm of the company at the start of the month.
NewsStelia claims unique experience on reinvented Rendez-Vous
Stelia Aerospace has launched what it describes as a reinvented version of its Rendez-Vous business class seat.
NewsSkyted ‘silent call’ system enhanced with Blutooth
Skyted has added Bluetooth to its Seat2Seat ‘silent call’ headset, this enabling cordless calls, rather than having a cable connecting the headset and the mobile phone.
NewsFirst recycled and recyclable laminated textile seat dress cover launched
Studio ID, Trendworks, Sabeti Wain and Botany Weaving have come together to launch Monova PE at AIX, a seat cover the partners tout as ”a game-changing” mono-material, fully circular and recyclable laminated seat cover.
NewsANA selects Recaro seats for economy and premium economy on 787-9s
All Nippon Airlines (ANA) will feature Recaro Aircraft Seating’s R3 economy and R4 premium economy seats on its growing fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
NewsAmsafe Bridport creates tough lightweight secondary cockpit barrier
Amsafe Bridport has launched a new Installed Physical Secondary Barrier for all commercial aircraft operating under Part 121 rules in the USA. The mandate, due to go into practice in August 2025, is an extra layer of protection to prevent unwanted access to the flight deck.
NewsInsperial Group buys MGR Foamtex
Insperial Group has acquired MGR Foamtex, a leading European manufacturer of advanced passenger upholstery systems.
NewsRecaro pitches quick turnaround with R2 Sprint Seat
Recaro Aircraft Seating is showcasing its new R2 Sprint Seat during AIX, which can be delivered under a streamlined process within weeks of a customer placing an order.
NewsSafran expands caching capability to support IFE casting
Safran Passenger Innovations has unveiled plans to to enable passengers to seamlessly connect their personal electronic devices to its RAVE in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.
NewsCollins primes the PRM option and flags seat modification opportunities
Collins Aerospace is providing an update on its Prime Plus passenger accessibility solution as well as highlighting “modification and elevation” of previous products during AIX this year.
NewsFormer Piaggio chief Logli appointed Aviointeriors president
Former Piaggio Aerospace chief executive Carlo Logli has been appointed president of Italian seat manufacturer Aviointeriors.
NewsHEICO targets reduced turnarounds with new cabin management system
HEICO has teamed with Aerosens to develop a cabin management system – Aero CMS – utilising Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security and presence sensors with the initial aim being to actively monitor the security of under-seat life-vest containers to support reduced aircraft turnaround times.
NewsSpafax moves closer to total travel engagement
Spafax is now offering ‘lounge streaming’ to premium passengers, so that they can begin accessing content in the airline lounge and continue watching their choice on the aircraft.
NewsBroader portfolio brings brand benefits for ABC International
Many companies arrived in Hamburg with new headline products to promote. For ABC International, the headline act is the company itself. “We have now completed our transition from a pure cabin branding supplier to an overall cabin service and product supplier,” says chief commercial officer, Rodolfo Baldascino.
NewsCreating more than a map makes new FlightPath3D products accessible to all
Making its products truly available to all is the theme at FlightPath3D, with the launch of its Kids Map and Accessibility Map, all supported by refined use of artificial intelligence.
NewsRecycled seat covers add to the rise of Gen Phoenix
Materials specialist Gen Pheonix is at AIX showing what it says is the first fully recyclable dress cover, a move which is consistent with the company’s rebranding from ELeather.
NewsEVA Air picks Panasonic for IFE and connectivity
EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics to install in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity systems, plus a range of digital services, on 54 of its widebody and narrowbody aircraft.
NewsNew antenna steers Hanwha Phasor’s connectivity drive
Hanwha Phasor is offering a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) to deliver in-flight connectivity to the cabin.