Recaro Group is implementing board-level personnel and structural changes in preparation for the next phase of the company’s development and growth. Starting at the top, Dr Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating, will also become CEO of Recaro Holding GmbH
As Singapore Airlines reveals the latest narrowbody business class cabins for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, AVIC Cabin Systems (ACS) has shared details of its partnership in the project
Emirates has announced an 18-month retrofit programme to install premium economy cabins in 53 Boeing 777s and 52 more A380 aircraft. The UAE airline is also considering upgrades to its B777 business class cabins, with new seats in a 1-2-1 configuration
Virgin Australia has revealed a new narrowbody aircraft cabin design prototype, featuring refreshed seat designs. The designs will initially be trialled on two of the airline’s nine new Boeing 737-800s, with a view to rolling out the designs for future aircraft acquired as part of the airline’s fleet expansion
British Airways (BA) has selected Collins Aerospace to upgrade the Club World cabins on its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft. The agreement includes installation of the Club Suite business class seat, the Club Kitchen and a new cabin configuration
Gogo Business Aviation has commented on recent reports of federal regulatory bodies highlighting the potential for certain radio frequencies planned to be used for 5G networks interfering with aeronautical services
Air Dolomiti, the Italy-based airline subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has selected Geven’s Essenza RJ economy class seat for a retrofit programme on 15 Embraer 195s. Installation is scheduled for between December 2021 and March 2022, with the first retrofitted aircraft expected to fly in January 2022
Two new directors have been appointed to Acro’s senior team. Both formerly of Collins Aerospace, Ed Anders becomes Acro’s director of operations, while Steve Skerrett becomes director of quality
Air travel could become a lot more appealing and inclusive for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) in the near future, following the reveal of the ‘Air 4 All’ system, designed to enable users of powered wheelchairs to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey
The Embraer Executive Jet Service Center in Florida has been certified as a Collins Aerospace Completion Center for in-service aircraft upholstery and cushion work using soft good materials and coverings
