All Systems & interiors articles – Page 3
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NewsWideroe to upgrade older Dash 8 cockpits with Universal display system
Norwegian regional carrier Wideroe is to be the first to fit older De Havilland Dash 8s with a new digital cockpit display system. The upgrade of the displays – intended for Dash 8-100s and -200s – will enable the airline to keep the aircraft operating “well into the next decade”, ...
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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.
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NewsFrontier taps Geven for first-class seat
US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has picked Italian seat manufacturer Geven as supplier of its new first-class seat as part of its wider initiative to attract premium travellers.
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NewsAirbus A220 Airspace cabin to debut with Air Canada
Air Canada is to launch Airbus’ Airspace cabin product for the A220 next year as the manufacturer extends the concept to the small narrowbody type for the first time.
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NewsFrench seating firm Expliseat takes next step with new look
French seating specialist Expliseat has unveiled a major brand redesign at AIX, a marketing revamp which executives say underlines its transition from a start-up challenger to a full industrial player in the market.
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NewsInsperial Group buys MGR Foamtex
Insperial Group has acquired MGR Foamtex, a leading European manufacturer of advanced passenger upholstery systems.
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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.
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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.
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NewsSaudia signs up as Panasonic Avionics launches new hosting platform
Panasonic Avionics has unveiled a new hosting platform, Converix, at AIX in Hamburg to support not only increased in-flight entertainment and communications content, but also wider applications onboard the aircraft.
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NewsThales offers ‘navigation resilience’ in new compact inertial management unit
French aerospace firm Thales is introducing an inertial management unit next year, based on new accelerometer technology, intended to offer navigation resilience in regions where jamming or spoofing of satellites is prevalent. Thales says it has evolved from its TopAxyz inertial management unit, providing the same performance while being 20% ...
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NewsVirgin Australia reveals Embraer E190-E2 interiors; targets October service entry
Virgin Australia has opted for a two-class configuration for its fleet of Embraer E190-E2s, the first of which will be entering into service in October this year.
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NewsAir India’s first retrofitted A320neo re-enters service
The first Air India Airbus A320neo with new cabin products has re-entered service, as the airline continues its cabin retrofit programme for older aircraft.
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NewsBAE to expand electric-aviation systems work in New York
Aerospace firm BAE Systems is further investing in electric-aviation technologies, revealing plans to open a new technology development and production site at its existing facility in upstate New York.
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NewsEVA Air to introduce premium economy product on 787-9s
EVA Air will roll out a new premium-economy product on its Boeing 787-9s, as it unveils the latest iteration of its seat design.
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NewsAir India delays 777 cabin retrofit amid ‘production constraints’
Air India’s plans to retrofit its older Boeing 777s with new cabin products has hit a snag after the airline disclosed “production constraints” with its seat suppliers.
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In depth‘Conglomerates are out’: How Honeywell’s break up plan could revive aerospace business
Analysts think Honeywell’s decision to spin its aerospace division into a new standalone company could be a recipe to fix a business suffereing from under investment.
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NewsRTX chief Calio to take added role as board chair, Hayes to step down
RTX chief executive Christopher Calio will succeed Gregory Hayes as chair of the company’s board, effective on 30 April.
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NewsPrivate equity firms to acquire Triumph Group for $2bn
US aerospace supplier Triumph Group has agreed to be purchased by two private equity firms for about $2 billion, a deal that takes the publicly traded business back into private hands.
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In depthAerial firefighters descend on Los Angeles amid ‘extremely challenging’ conditions
Aerial firefighting companies have rushed aircraft to Southern California to battle a wind-whipped inferno that has burned neighborhoods to the ground and that by some estimates could be the USA’s costliest blaze.
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NewsChina Airlines to upgrade A350 with ‘all-new’ cabin products
China Airlines will retrofit its Airbus A350s with “all-new” cabin products, with the first upgraded widebody to enter service in 2027.