Textron Aviation is now offering the cabin ionisation system from Aviation Clean Air (ACA) as a retrofit option on select Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft. The system emits cold plasma, which starts a reaction that neutralises gases, spores, viruses and bacteria in the air and on surfaces
Researchers at Airbus are exploring new disinfection methods to assess if they result in a clean and safe cabin environment. From heating the cabin, to UV-C light, fogging and diffusion of gaseous H₂O₂, here’s how an A320 cabin became a laboratory
Two graduates from the UK’s University of Salford have launched Nuntiare Media, a business producing pre-recorded announcements and background music for commercial aircraft, including scripting, translation, voice recording, technical processing and delivery
Emirates has entered into a partnership with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food to test a mobile app that allows passengers to perform PCR tests for Covid-19 prior to travel, at discounted rates
Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with Aqua Free GmbH, a water hygiene specialist, to develop a medical-grade system to improve the quality of potable water on board commercial aircraft
Following the reveal of its Project Blue Sky range of touchless cabin technologies in August 2020, Jamco has launched Venture Pristine, an option for its Venture business class seat incorporating antimicrobial and antiviral material finishes
A series of independent tests conducted by Industrial Microbiological Services has enabled Alpine Advanced Materials to add antimicrobial coatings to its HX5 aerospace composite material
American Airlines has become the first airline to achieve STAR Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) for its entire fleet of aircraft and customer lounges. This accreditation recognises the airline’s cleaning and disinfection procedures and preparation for pandemics
Clean air is a hot topic today, but HEPA filters have been purifying aircraft cabin air since the 1990s. Flight Attendant Jacqueline Brown explains the ins-and-outs of how HEPA filters function on American Airlines flights
Embraer has released a Service Bulletin that allows ERJ 145 operators to install HEPA filters. According to the company, the kits for the first 70 aircraft are already being assembled and should be delivered by mid-December
