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
APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying evaluates and rates the sustainability of airline products, provides airlines with a database of certified products, and promotes eco-friendly airline products
The Seamless Air Alliance, a developer of global standards for inflight connectivity (IFC), has launched a certified service quality programme for connectivity service providers, with Thales already secured as the first company to achieve certification
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) are calling on the aviation industry to find a way to bring circularity into the topic of in-cabin waste (ICW), and to build a more sustainable future for in-flight food, drinks and amenities
