Emirates has begun its massive US$2 billion, two-year cabin retrofit programme of 120 aircraft. Following months of meticulous planning, and months of detailed test runs on an actual A380 aircraft, the engineering teams are now upgrading an A380 (A6-EVM) at the Emirates Engineering Centre
Figures from Inmarsat’s annual passenger survey show that passengers are eight-times more confident in air travel in 2022 than this time last year – with a confidence level of 83%, versus just 10% in late summer 2021. The survey of over 11,000 air travellers in 10 countries also shows a surge in demand for cabin wi-fi, with 97% of passengers using personal devices when flying
In case you missed Lania Rittenhouse’s presentation about ‘Guest Experience & Ongoing Innovation’ at APEX Expo last week, you can catch it here. Spirit’s VP of guest experience, brand & communications unveiled the airline’s new seats with a little help from APEX CEO, Joe Leader
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
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
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
Panasonic Avionics has released a range of new features for Arc, its in-flight map platform. The Arc v2.0 release includes live data capabilities and new ways to control the map experience.
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organisation for US airlines, along with seven of its passenger airline members, have pledged to improve accessible air travel for all passengers with disabilities, including those with mobility, cognitive and social disabilities
A new range of seats developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group has been revealed, including suites for first and business class, as part of a €2.5 billion investment plan. CEO Carsten Spohr says of the seats, launching in 2023: “The largest investment in premium products in our company’s history underpins our claim to continue to be the leading Western premium airline in the future”
Six new digital onboard experience bundles, spanning loyalty, shopping and entertainment, have been launched by Inmarsat to support airlines’ ongoing recovery and unlock ancillary revenue opportunities
