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
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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
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 will welcome back hundreds of familiar big names at the event, alongside over 40 suppliers exhibiting at the show for the first time, looking to present their innovations to attendees and airline buyers
Fans of the ‘Jetliner Cabins: Evolution & Innovation’ book by Jennifer Coutts Clay book will be happy to hear that an extensively updated version has been released, with new case studies, 16 updated chapters, video clips, insights from specialists, in-depth guest essays, and 20 picture galleries
RedCabin, the organiser of worldwide global travel summits for the aviation, rail and automotive sectors, has announced the finalists in its inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards. As well as trophies, RedCabin will provide the winners with the opportunity to collaborate with an airline on their winning innovation, and to help bolster its business case
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has announced preview details of the products and services in Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) technology due to appear at the event on 28-30 May at Hamburg Messe
Thales Inflyt Experience has appointed Niels Steenstrup as its CEO, succeeding TK Kallenbach. Steenstrup has 35 years of international business experience, including senior leadership positions at Inmarsat, Passur Aerospace, Gogo and Boeing
The National Industrial Property Institute (INPI) has published its ranking of the top patent holders in France, and Safran has come in at first place, with its portfolio of 16,457 active patents. Safran has come ahead of giants such as Airbus, Boeing, Stellantis and Valeo
The expert judging panel has selected the 25 finalists in the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, with key themes of sustainability, health, luxury – and of course innovation – all of which can enhance the passenger experience. There are some big names competing across the eight awards categories
Satellite communications company, Viasat, has officially opened its high-tech international business headquarters in Finsbury Square, London, featuring innovation labs. The site is a key part of Viasat’s focus on streamlining operations and driving synergies