Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) has created a dedicated RAVE OS Accessible Mode designed to make its IFE systems more accessible for passengers with vision, auditory or motor-function difficulties. The software also makes the system easier to use for passengers in the neurodivergent community and those with cognitive disabilities
Visitors to Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week have been able to see Air France’s latest long-haul business-class seat, due to fly from July 2023 on 21 Airbus A350s. The seat is a customised widebody version of Stelia Aerospace’s Opera platform
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) has unveiled RAVE Ultra plus, its next- generation IFE system, engineered with sustainability and flexibility in mind. The system brings developments in displays, apps, in-seat power and more
ST Engineering has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for Access, its PRM-accessible cabin lavatory, designed for the A320 family. The company is now working next to make the lav available on the Boeing 737 platform, with certification being targeted for 2024
Collins Aerospace has developed a wireless connectivity solution for airplane galley inserts, which the company says will improve operational planning and reduce aircraft downtime for airlines
Diehl Aviation and HAECO Cabin Solutions have co-created a completely new premium-economy cabin concept for single-aisle aircraft. The project partners say the concept allows an additional seat per row to be fitted in the same space as a traditional recliner premium cabin, while also improving passenger comfort and privacy
AJW Group has launched its new engineering division, AJW Technique Engineering. This division will provide support for a range of Part 21J Design, Part 21G Production, and Part 145 maintenance services, and is set to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2023
A new collaboration is working to provide full access to streaming video services onboard, with Thales combining its IFEC system with Netskrt’s edge content delivery network (eCDN). The solution will optimise satellite connectivity consumption ensuring bandwidth is available for other connected inflight services
ZIM Aircraft Seating has launched a lightweight seat in three flavours: the ZIMLite series S, M and L. The seat is easy-to-assemble, with a minimised parts count, for an increased service life and reduced maintenance costs
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today unveiled ATR HighLine, its new collection of high-end cabins designed for commercial and business operators. The ATR HighLine collection comprises five main cabin configurations intended to cover varying operational needs
