US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a new proposed rule from the US Department of Transportation that would ensure airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with more dignity. He says the rule would represent the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers who use wheelchairs since its seat-strapping rule in 2008
American Airlines has placed a new raft of aircraft orders, for 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. Plans include offering more premium seats than any other US airline, and retrofitting its A319 and A320 fleets to increase the number of domestic first-class seats
Icelandair has selected Viasat’s inflight wi-fi systems for its new fleet of Airbus aircraft, scheduled for delivery from Q4 2024. These A321XLRs will be the first Airbus aircraft to be operated by Icelandair, and are expected to service routes between Iceland and Europe, as well as transatlantic flights
Condor, the German leisure airline, has selected Recaro Aircraft Seating to supply the economy-class cabins of 28 A321 and 13 A320 aircraft due to be delivered between 2024 and 2028. The order is for nearly 9,000 seats
The Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) has announced its transformation from an annual in-person event into a year-round platform for discussion of sustainable design. The show’s new format has also expanded to include all hospitality travel interiors, including cruise, aviation, hotel and resort, and now also rail and automotive
JetBlue today announced that it has terminated its merger agreement with Spirit Airlines, citing issues with meeting the required closing conditions for the merger before the 24th July deadline. The airline will switch its focus to organic strategy and a return to profitability
John Jones Aviation Interiors, a specialist in bespoke cabin interiors, has merged with Aircraft Interiors Ltd, a UK-based interior completion and refurbishment centre for private and commercial aircraft
The Crystal Cabin Award, widely considered to be the most prestigious accolade of aircraft cabin innovation, is returning in May. Following an initial vetting process, 72 entries have made it through to the 2024 shortlist
Emirates is set to wow the crowds at ITB Berlin 2024 with a display of its premium economy seat, sustainability initiatives – and the ‘game-changer’ first-class suite
Registration is now live for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). Major industry players such as Boeing, Airbus, Recaro, Safran, Panasonic Avionics, and Collins Aerospace will return this year at the Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024
