The all-new Gulfstream G700 has received FAA type certification, marking a key milestone towards customer deliveries. The certification also confirmed two new performance improvements for the aircraft
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United Airlines has become the first airline to add new, larger overhead stowage bins to the Embraer E175 aircraft type, accommodating up to 29 more bags per flight
RedCabin has announced the 21 shortlisted concepts for the inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards, taking place at the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit in Dallas on 13th June. The concepts encompass everything from passenger experience to cabin service and sustainability, all with an eye on viability
More big news from Boeing as president and CEO Dave Calhoun has announced he is resigning as CEO at the end of 2024, and Steve Mollenkopf now succeeds Larry Kellner as Chair of the Board. Stephanie Pope replaces Stan Deal as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boom’s supersonic demonstrator aircraft, the XB-1, has successfully executed its first flight. Boom says the flight marks the return of a civil supersonic aircraft to the skies and paves the way for the revival of mainstream supersonic travel onboard the Overture airliner
The organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), part of the Aircraft Interiors Expo event in Hamburg, have released the first details of this year’s programme. The one-day event will return on 27th May, with key topics being how to improve onboard environments, services, and the wider passenger experience
Key themes of the March 2024 issue include how to improve entrance areas, a look at the Russian cabin industry under sanctions, IFC, BermudAir’s sustainable seat design, window design, and much more
American Airlines has placed a new raft of aircraft orders, for 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. Plans include offering more premium seats than any other US airline, and retrofitting its A319 and A320 fleets to increase the number of domestic first-class seats
The Crystal Cabin Award, widely considered to be the most prestigious accolade of aircraft cabin innovation, is returning in May. Following an initial vetting process, 72 entries have made it through to the 2024 shortlist
Registration is now live for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). Major industry players such as Boeing, Airbus, Recaro, Safran, Panasonic Avionics, and Collins Aerospace will return this year at the Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024