Plastika Balumag has decided to make its air ducts from Zotek F OSU XR technology from Zotefoams, claimed to have enabled a weight reduction of up to 50% in its formed, self-insulating air ducts, compared to using some other materials
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JetBlue has launched Blueprint by JetBlue, a personalised inflight experience platform designed to offer customers more customisation options during their journey. A key aspect of the platform is a range of new inflight entertainment (IFE) features, some of which have never before been implemented on a US airline
The National Industrial Property Institute (INPI) has published its ranking of the top patent holders in France, and Safran has come in at first place, with its portfolio of 16,457 active patents. Safran has come ahead of giants such as Airbus, Boeing, Stellantis and Valeo
Finnair has marked its centenary year with 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives, from energy creation to digital practices. The efforts support the carrier’s commitment to achieving carbon-neutral flying by 2045
SELL: The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued two final rules to boost airline passenger rights, designed to eliminate hidden fees and make it easy to get a refund when things go wrong. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg explains the policies
The expert judging panel has selected the 25 finalists in the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, with key themes of sustainability, health, luxury – and of course innovation – all of which can enhance the passenger experience. There are some big names competing across the eight awards categories
Jamco Corporation has released details of its next-generation ‘Metamorphic’ aircraft lavatory, designed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to make air travel more inclusive and enjoyable for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs)
Jamco America and Qantas are among the inaugural members of the Aviation Circularity Consortium, established to engage with airlines, regulators, OEMs and suppliers to drive circularity in supply chains. Qantas sees untapped potential in the high-value materials from retired aircraft that could be recycled and used to create parts in future aircraft cabins
Satellite communications company, Viasat, has officially opened its high-tech international business headquarters in Finsbury Square, London, featuring innovation labs. The site is a key part of Viasat’s focus on streamlining operations and driving synergies
Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787 has taken flight, with new cabins and another new feature: an inflight safety video in which 57 cast members – all Hawaiian Airlines employees and family members – share important safety information from breathtaking locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands