The number of aircraft with in-flight connectivity is projected to surpass 60,800 by 2033, with NGSO and multi-orbit solutions helping reshape the market as airlines transition from legacy systems. Technical advances are fuelling bandwidth growth by reducing costs, leading to an over 20-fold increase in leased capacity
Samson Arega has been appointed as group vice president of customer experience at Ethiopian Airlines
Jamco America has entered into a partnership with Sekisui Kydex, a thermoplastics expert, to create a modular and textured branding panel for use on Alaska Airlines’ aircraft cabin bulkheads
Moment, an in-flight digital technology supplier, has acquired Airfree, an expert in in-flight e-commerce systems. With this deal, Moment gains Airfree’s inflight retail technologies, which are connected to more than 350 duty-free stores worldwide
Approximately 150 skilled aerospace workers in Fareham, UK, are escalating their strike action after claiming their employer, Eaton Ltd, a supplier of aviation parts including interconnects, has continued to fail to make a pay offer that would bring them in line with industry averages
Global air traffic demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with airlines now turning their attention to fleet expansion while overcoming production issues. A new report by the Alton Aviation Consultancy projects that 10,000 more aircraft will operate by 2034, despite supply chain constraints
Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES) has announced the successful completion and approval from EASA for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to modify an Airbus A321-200 cabin for beOnd, the premium leisure airline
Virgin Atlantic’s new autumn/winter menu is influenced by contemporary British cuisine, offering seasonality and comfort to passengers in every travel class. The airline is also bringing on board a range of feel-good beverages and new options for pre-flight relaxation in the flagship London Heathrow Clubhouse
APEX has announced the full list of airline industry leaders speaking at APEX/IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach on 28 to 30 October. The lineup of high-profile speakers includes Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, and Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic
Deutsche Aircraft has entered into a partnership with Weerts Group for the construction of its Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco turboprop regional aircraft, which can carry up to 40 passengers in commuter specification. The site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2025, with capacity of 48 aircraft annually
