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Collins Aerospace has updated the design, functionality and passenger experience of its Prime wheelchair securement system, which enables users of electric wheelchairs to remain in their own chair on commercial flights
Cathay Pacific has announced that from August 2025 it will offer both 100% seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) and 100% high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) across its entire aircraft fleet
IdeaNova and Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) have co-developed two new connected cabin systems that bring in new IPTV and YouTube content options for inflight entertainment
Aircraft Interiors International joined Keith Anderson, CEO of Thompson Aero Seating, to find out how clever and efficient LOPAs can enable enhanced front-row experiences with no loss in cabin density. Keith also shows the company’s latest development – the VantageNOVA First suite, with its luxurious ‘star’ configuration for four people
China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. Tangerine’s creative vision for the cabins is a modern interpretation of Chinese elements
Thompson Aero Seating has announced that the first customer of its new VantageXL+ business-class seat will be China Southern Airlines. The VantageXL+ is the newest iteration of the VantageXL model, optimised to fit the dimensions of the A350 and B787 cabins
Astronics Corporation has launched the SkyShow Server in-cabin moving map system, with 4K-resolution visuals for both new and in-service aircraft cabins
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Avionics to explore collaborating on the future Connected Aircraft platform. When developed, the platform will be available across Airbus and non-Airbus aircraft
Panasonic Avionics has launched Converix, an open and neutral application-hosting platform that provides a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services on commercial aircraft