Airbus is progressing towards serial production of the A321XLR long-haul single-aisle aircraft ahead of its planned entry-into-service at the end of summer 2024. The latest step towards the introduction of the aircraft is the inauguration of hangar 246 at the Airbus site in Hamburg
Qatar Airways has announced plans to unveil ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, an upgraded version of its Qsuite business class seat, at Farnborough International Air show 2024 (FIA) next week. Details are still under wraps, but expect the updated Qsuite to be more comfortable, more luxurious, and more social
Panasonic Avionics has opened a new software design and development facility in Pune, India. Staff at the facility (200+ engineers at launch, with plans for more) will create IFEC software in the facility’s state-of-the-art laboratories
Jochen Werner, VP of industrial cabin design at Airbus, shares the captivating story behind the A330neo Airspace cabin design. He describes how every detail is meticulously crafted to deliver a high-quality long-haul passenger experience
Dr Stuart Hatcher, IBA’s chief economist & exec. advisor, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow 2024. With slots pushing out beyond 2030 and tensions building between competitors, FOMO has become very real
An international designer and manufacturer of new, repaired and overhauled aircraft interior products is preparing to launch a customer-focused service as an element of its growth plans. Flitetec will officially unveil its OEMRepair Hub service at the Farnborough International Airshow this month
Many in Europe are feeling a little football fever, and as the Euro 2024 reaches the final stages, passengers onboard easyJet flights during match times will be kept updated with the latest scores of the semi-final and final matches. The scores will be relayed via ACARS to the flight crew, who will then relay the news to the cabin
Unum Aircraft Seating, a UK-based manufacturer of business-class seats, has raised £3.5m with participation from the ACF Investors venture capital fund. The funding will be used to support research and development, and to expand Unum’s sales pipeline within the airline industry
IATA has announced that it is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA) in September 2024
Cox & Co, a UK-based single-origin chocolate brand, has secured a six-month contract to supply Virgin Atlantic with its Bee Pollen & Honey flavour chocolate bars as part of the onboard complimentary menu
