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
Browsing: Passenger Health & Safety
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
Thales has released ‘Ready to Fly’, a range of cabin innovations designed to reduce touchpoints and mitigate passenger congestion, helping airlines restore passenger confidence in air travel
Honeywell has developed a catalyst for aircraft cabin air systems that is designed to help reduce delays, cancellations and unscheduled maintenance caused by in-cabin odours from VOCs in bleed air
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is working with Aero HygenX in the development and marketing of an autonomous UV-C cabin sanitising robot, optimised for use on Dash 8 Series aircraft