Aircraft Interiors International joined Keith Anderson, CEO of Thompson Aero Seating, to find out how clever and efficient LOPAs can enable enhanced front-row experiences with no loss in cabin density. Keith also shows the company’s latest development – the VantageNOVA First suite, with its luxurious ‘star’ configuration for four people
China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. Tangerine’s creative vision for the cabins is a modern interpretation of Chinese elements
Thompson Aero Seating has announced that the first customer of its new VantageXL+ business-class seat will be China Southern Airlines. The VantageXL+ is the newest iteration of the VantageXL model, optimised to fit the dimensions of the A350 and B787 cabins
Astronics Corporation has launched the SkyShow Server in-cabin moving map system, with 4K-resolution visuals for both new and in-service aircraft cabins
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Avionics to explore collaborating on the future Connected Aircraft platform. When developed, the platform will be available across Airbus and non-Airbus aircraft
Panasonic Avionics has launched Converix, an open and neutral application-hosting platform that provides a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services on commercial aircraft
Satair and Airbus Atlantic signed a renewed spares distribution agreement at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025, to continue as the exclusive distributor in the Middle East for spare parts for Stelia Aerospace pilot and passenger seats
Satellite operator Telesat has signed a multi-year contract with Viasat to provide Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services
Monova PE, a fully circular and recyclable mono-material laminated seat cover, has been launched by a collaboration of Studio ID, Trendworks, Sabeti Wain and Botany Weaving. The project partners say that the composition of Monova PE enables it to be endlessly recycled
Embraer reports it has finalised an agreement with Intelsat to line-fit install its high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC) system as an option on E-Jet E2 aircraft
