Safran has joined the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC), a research development and innovation centre for thermoplastic composite technology. TPRC focuses on enabling the use of this technology in large-volume applications and on promoting its widespread adoption
Taiwan’s national carrier has operated its first Airbus A321neo flight, with onboard connectivity powered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR using Inmarsat’s GX Aviation
Gogo Business Aviation is celebrating the millionth flight to operate its AVANCE inflight broadband system since the platform launched in August 2017. The company says that AVANCE is the most successful broadband product ever launched in business aviation
SAS’s first Airbus A321LR (long range) aircraft entered official service on 27th March, and details are now available about its business class cabin. The airline has fitted the A321LR with Vantage full-flat seats, to give a consistent passenger experience across a mixed long-haul fleet
Sergio Aguirre is set to become Gogo’s president and COO, with succession plans also announced for the company’s CFO and general counsel roles
The shortlist for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2022 has been announced, and one entry seems to be gaining the most interest in the mainstream media: Elevate, a single-aisle aircraft cabin that uses ‘floating furniture’ in business class. With such interest, Elevate warrants a closer look beyond the eye-catching visuals
FACC AG has completed construction of its US$13.7m production plant in Jakovlje, Croatia, which will manufacture lightweight cabin components. “Demand has skyrocketed again, particularly in the area of short- and medium-haul aircraft. This is why we are currently planning the next stage of expansion,” says CEO
The Crystal Cabin Award, the foremost international prize for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is returning as an in-person event in 2022. The high-calibre judging panel has some tough work ahead to assess the shortlist of innovations, with key themes being sustainability, digitalisation and flexibility
An important delegation visited Thompson Aero Seating in Northern Ireland to mark the securing of significant new contracts set to generate revenue in excess of £100million – an important positive message for the industry
A report published by Cranfield University and Inmarsat explores 21 cutting-edge concepts, such as conscious aircraft and the ‘connected journey’, which can help aviation address changes to passenger expectations and climate concerns. The report highlights “enormous opportunities” that can be exploited from these transformative changes for the aviation industry
