FlightPath3D has released a few upgrades for the latest version of its popular Kids Map, including an element of ‘gamification’ of the moving map for greater engagement and distraction. FlightPath3D has secured a ‘major global airline’ as launch customer, with rollout slated to begin in mid-2024. The company is also celebrating a milestone celebration
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) has launched RAVE Cloud Services, a set of new cloud-based services to drive its next-generation IFEC platform. RAVE Cloud Services will have two main elements, namely Distribution Services and Edge Cloud Computing Services
Astronics has delivered 350 shipsets of the UltraLite G2 USB in-seat power system for commercial airlines, with 300 more shipsets scheduled for 2024
Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed an agreement with Air Canada to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on more than 80 of the airline’s aircraft, starting in 2025
Eclipse Global Connectivity, ThinKom, Kontron and Display Interactive are collaborating to deliver an unparalleled inflight connectivity and entertainment solution via SES’s multi-orbit satellite constellations
Through a partnership with Sekisui Kydex, Thompson Aero Seating was able to work through the technical requirements and validations needed to create a sustainability-themed CMF scheme. To make this possible, the Sekisui Kydex designLab and appLab Innovation Centers worked to expand the colour palette of the Kydex 5555 RCL recycled product portfolio
Collins Aerospace has launched the Helix economy-class seat for narrowbody aircraft, engineered with high strength-to-weight composite materials and a design that minimises materials use. The company says it is engaged with a number of airline customers for seat orders
IFE and cabin electronics specialist, Rosen Aviation, has launched an in-seat audio system for commercial, VIP and business aviation cabins, bringing high fidelity and spatiality, along with active noise cancellation
Deutsche Aircraft has announced a joint agreement with Satys Cabin for the supply of lavatory assemblies for its D328eco 40-seat turboprop regional aircraft. Satys Cabin is already the designer and producer of interior fittings for the D328eco
Airbus has entered into agreements with China Airlines to retrofit its A350 cabins with a new cabin layout and hardware, and with Thai Airways, to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business-class seats
