Virgin Atlantic has confirmed an order of seven Airbus A330-900s (plus an undisclosed number of purchase rights), building upon the airline’s initial A330neo order made in 2019, when it became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. “This is the best-performing plane in terms of Net Promoter Score,” said CEO Shai Weiss. “This configuration is exceptional”
Qatar Airways says that Qsuite is the finest business-class experience to be found on any airline, and it has enhanced the design to create ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, with more comfort, more privacy, more versatility, more… everything. “Our team decided to raise the benchmark once again,” says CEO
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, with a highlight of the 325-seat aircraft being the new Prestige Class (business class) cabin interior. The new cabin identity will be integrated in the airline’s 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft, with influences from the designs also due to carried over to the airline’s A321Neo aircraft interiors
Turkish Airlines has revealed the details of its all-new bespoke Crystal Business Class suite. The suite, which is Turkish Airlines’ first business-class seat to feature an adjustable suite door and a privacy panel, has been developed by the airline’s subsidiary, TCI Aircraft Interiors
Lufthansa Technik has been appointed as the first Boeing-licenced Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications, to expand its B787 cabin interior modification capacity and choice in the market. The first cabin modification project is due to start in 2025
Bucher Leichtbau has announced the delivery of the first sets of premium branding elements for Korean Air’s Boeing 787-10 fleet. The company says this delivery marks ‘a new chapter’ in its development of branding elements
British Airways has created a new inflight safety video titled ‘A British Original Period Drama’, inspired by the nation’s period literature, TV and film, and starring more than 40 of the airline’s staff It’s a very oldie, but a goodie
American Airlines has become the first USA-based airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, as part of its work to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network
Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded more than US$9 million in cumulative orders from multiple satellite operators to support growth in global multi-orbit SATCOM networks
The Rights on Flights campaign is driving change in accessible air travel. The proposed Assisted Air Travel Act could create a safer and more enjoyable experience for disabled passengers in the UK, with potential for worldwide application. And the campaign is gaining traction
