Through a partnership with Sekisui Kydex, Thompson Aero Seating was able to work through the technical requirements and validations needed to create a sustainability-themed CMF scheme. To make this possible, the Sekisui Kydex designLab and appLab Innovation Centers worked to expand the colour palette of the Kydex 5555 RCL recycled product portfolio
Collins Aerospace has launched the Helix economy-class seat for narrowbody aircraft, engineered with high strength-to-weight composite materials and a design that minimises materials use. The company says it is engaged with a number of airline customers for seat orders
IFE and cabin electronics specialist, Rosen Aviation, has launched an in-seat audio system for commercial, VIP and business aviation cabins, bringing high fidelity and spatiality, along with active noise cancellation
Deutsche Aircraft has announced a joint agreement with Satys Cabin for the supply of lavatory assemblies for its D328eco 40-seat turboprop regional aircraft. Satys Cabin is already the designer and producer of interior fittings for the D328eco
Airbus has entered into agreements with China Airlines to retrofit its A350 cabins with a new cabin layout and hardware, and with Thai Airways, to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business-class seats
JetBlue has announced a collaboration with Bucher, to develop and implement cabin hardware including a new version of the Pantry self-service counter, front-row monuments and class dividers
BBC Studios has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Qatar Airways. The updated agreement will see an enhanced BBC-branded offering added to the airline’s Oryx One in-flight entertainment service, including over 20 hours of BBC Earth content, a BBC Kids section, and premium BBC drama
Taiwanese international airline, EVA Air, has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of in-flight engagement (IFE) and connectivity systems, and a range of digital services, on 54 of its aircraft, both widebody and narrowbody
Eltra Services Beijing, a subsidiary of Airbus which provides repair and technical support services to airlines in China and the Asia-Pacific region, has signed an aircraft parts build agreement with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment
Turkish low-cost airline, AJet, has selected the TCI Integrated IFC system, to make passenger wi-fi services available on more than 120 of its aircraft. The deal sees Turksat provide the satellite connectivity element, while Hughes will provide the equipment and advanced IFC management capabilities
