The organisers of WTCE have revealed that Iberia and Riyadh Air are the latest airlines to join this year’s Taste of Travel programme. Melanie Berry and Louise Leaupepe will discuss subjects ranging from excellence in service to the impact of AI on all aspects of the airline industry
Emirates is preparing to retrofit an additional 71 A380s and B777s, extending the airline’s nose-to-tail cabin refreshes to 191 aircraft. The move will increase availability of premium economy and ensure product consistency across the fleet
RedCabin and APEX are collaborating to deliver a webinar titled ‘Accelerating Aircraft Cabin Innovation Certifications’ on 14th May. The panel will include Boeing, Airbus, the FAA, Qatar Airways, Diehl Aviation and ZIM Group
FACC has reported revenues of EUR 202.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 – a 24.4% growth – which it says is due to a strong order intake, driven by the high demand for air travel, as well as record aircraft orders placed by airlines with major aircraft manufacturers
IFEC provider, Anuvu, has reached a landmark moment with Turkish Airlines, having completed the installation of its Airconnect inflight connectivity system on over 100 of the carrier’s A321 and B737NG narrow-body aircraft
Project Echo is a new endeavour from Thompson Aero Seating, an exploration into colour, materials and finish (CMF), inspired by the heritage, culture and landscape of Northern Ireland. The Vantage seating range with the Project Echo designs will be launched at AIX
Highlights of the May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International include LOPA planning, a look at evacuation safety post-JAL 516, sustainable cabin design, preparing for A350 cabin retrofits, and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo
SES has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelsat for US$3.1 billion (€2.8 billion). The companies say the acquisition will create a stronger multi-orbit operator with greater coverage, improved resiliency, an expanded suite of solutions, and enhanced resources to profitably invest in innovation
SABIC and Cybershield are collaborating on projects involving electro-less plating of high-temperature ULTEM resins, with potential to expand their use in more applications requiring EMI shielding
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has opened a purpose-built maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Subang Airport, built to serve business jet operators from across Asia
