A strong third quarter for global aircraft orders signals a continuation of long-term recovery for the aerospace sector and the continuing return of market confidence. 1,398 aircraft have been ordered so far in 2022, a 43% increase year-to-date compared to 2021
Aviation leather supplier, Muirhead, has joined the Green Cabin Alliance (GCA). Muirhead operates a circular process for leather manufacturing, incorporating energy recovery, water recycling, renewable energy, and locally sourced traceable hides
F/List has developed Shapeshifter, a cabin technology concept that uses actuators, pneumatic elements and other mechanical systems to morph cabin items for optimised cabin space, multiple functions, and passenger interactions. The concept brings cabin components to life
Panasonic Avionics has grown its MRO footprint in Europe with a major expansion of its facility in Dundalk, Ireland. The facility will be used for tasks including the repair of Panasonic’s X series and Next IFE systems, and Boeing CSS equipment, as well as being its European distribution centre
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Conroy Gaynor, BI industry analyst for airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses European airlines’ Q3 results, which could show that pent-up demand has a bit further to run, though management teams must show preparedness for rising costs
IBA’s monthly Aviation Industry Barometer for September 2022 shows that Latin America is leading the global recovery of air travel, having surpassed pre-pandemic capacity levels since May this year
Panasonic Avionics has launched a modular ‘all-in-one digital solutions platform’ with an interactive design and publishing tool that is says will give airlines control of their IFE passenger experience
The Seamless Air Alliance (SAA), an organisation working to develop and implement global standards for inflight connectivity, has opened an IFC test lab to extend its work on IFC performance measurement
Virgin Australia has signed a deal with Intelsat, for the network operator and inflight connectivity (IFC) company to provide high-speed in-flight wi-fi to its fleet of existing Boeing 737 NG aircraft and future-delivery 737 MAX aircraft
