A strong third quarter for global aircraft orders signals a continuation of long-term recovery for the aerospace sector and the continuing return of market confidence. 1,398 aircraft have been ordered so far in 2022, a 43% increase year-to-date compared to 2021
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, have gone a step further and created a formulation that is thinner and lighter – ideal for radiating heat away from airplanes. The Purdue team say the paint keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning in the cabin during boarding
The September 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read, with insight into new systems that integrate IFE and connectivity on a single Digital Experience Platform, a look into the trend for simplified business-class seating, an interview with Air New Zealand’s Kerry Reeves, our annual seating review, and more
Ethiopian Sky Technologies, a joint venture between Geven-SkyTecno and Ethiopian Airlines, has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Addis Ababa to produce insulation blankets for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Heart Aerospace, the manufacturer developing the ES-30 electrically powered regional aircraft, has selected MSB to design and develop some 60 key structural components for the cabin, flight deck and cargo areas
Air Canada has entered into a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30s, the electric-hybrid regional aircraft being developed by Heart Aerospace in Sweden. The 30-seat aircraft, which Heart is working to enter into service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power, with a range of 400km
In the face of international trade sanctions, Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, has had to look inward for its future aircraft needs. The airline has signed an agreement of intent with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to purchase 339 Russian-built aircraft that will serve as its future fleet
The aviation sector’s recovery continues, with July seeing the highest number of aircraft orders in a single month since 2014, with 526 single-aisle and five wide-body commercial aircraft ordered. Kevin Craven, chief executive of ADS, analyses the figures
SmartSky Networks, a provider of inflight ATG connectivity for business aviation, has announced the completion of an STC for the installation of SmartSky hardware on the Cessna Citation X series jet
