A 3D-printing technology company has reported that its thermoset polyurethanes have passed 14 CFR vertical burn tests, demonstrating compliance with anti-flammability standards for airworthiness. The materials can now be used for 3D-printing parts including stowage compartments, decorative panels, ductwork, cargo liners, fabric sealing and more
Finnair has bucked the general trend among airlines to maximise their ancillary revenue opportunities, with the decision to discontinue both in-flight and pre-order retail sales
Rob Morris from Cirium forecasts demand for 44,500 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, worth US$2.9 trillion. Global aviation activity is predicted to reach 2019 levels in October 2023
Following a selection process, Delta Air Lines (Delta) has chosen Airbus Services to retrofit and upgrade nine A350 aircraft entering its fleet, representing one of the largest and most comprehensive A350 cabin upgrade programmes commissioned by an airline
Gogo Business Aviation has announced a key milestone in the development of its Gogo 5G service, due for launch in Q4 2023. The chip needed for the service to go live has passed a critical design review and is now in fabrication
Air China’s newly launched A350 cabin designs include several customised features, and mark the first entry into service of the Recaro CL6720 seat with an Asian carrier
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) is due to return in June as a bigger event as the aviation industry moves towards full recovery
Sekisui Kydex has been awarded AS9100:D certification, an industry-recognised set of standards for quality assurance and risk management that applies to organisations involved with design, development, production, installation and servicing in the aviation sector
The latest project at Altea’s aircraft interior design studio in London has been to develop bespoke galley inserts for safely storing delicate items such as crockery and flatware on private jets
Latvian low-cost airline, airBaltic, has announced that it will equip its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system, with STC and installations expected this year
