China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. Tangerine’s creative vision for the cabins is a modern interpretation of Chinese elements
Panasonic Avionics has launched Converix, an open and neutral application-hosting platform that provides a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services on commercial aircraft
Airbus has revealed an extra-spacious and luxurious first-class cabin for the A350-1000 aircraft, enabled by a new centre module and adjustments to the crew-rest compartment stairs
The most innovative ideas flying today and that will shape the future of air travel have been recognised in the Crystal Cabin Award 2025, the world’s leading prize for aircraft cabin technology. Innovative ideas in key parts of the passenger experience are rewarded, from accessibility and sustainability, to comfort, IFEC and cabin technologies
Bluebox Aviation Systems has announced it is set to become a member of Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform, which hosts applications designed to enrich the passenger experience
Viasat has unveiled its Amara’s IFC system, with an innovation roadmap that includes GEO, HEO and LEO satellite compatibility. The company has also announced Viasat Aera, a proprietary ESA terminal enabling simultaneous, dual-beam connections across satellites in all orbits – and that can be installed in less than a day
DirecTV Inflight, a supplier of live television to commercial and private aviation, has announced it has secured the international programming rights for flights departing from and returning to the USA
Air Canada will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, a cabin design which will bring benefits including increased overhead storage space, a new ceiling design and enhanced lighting
WTCE has brought back its Steps to Sustainability feature for the 2025 event, which takes place this week in Hamburg (8-10 April). This interactive visitor experience showcases 17 companies that offer interesting products for airlines, cruise, and rail operators looking to consider their environmental impact
The Tangerine design consultancy has collaborated with Sabeti Wain Aerospace, a manufacturer of aircraft seat covers, to create an innovative comfort system for premium economy and economy seating.
