in Aircraft Interiors Posted 27 November 2019
The aircraft interiors industry is growing at 5.87% CAGR and predicted to be worth USD$40.2 billion globally by 2025.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 25 November 2019
Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) is the first organisation in the world to achieve ISO22000:2018 certification from Bureau Veritas with UKAS accreditation, confirming QACC’s Food
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 22 November 2019
Schott, jetlite, Etihad Engineering and Lufthansa Technik have signed a ceremonial letter expressing co-operation in further exploring and promoting a new “Human-centric Lighting” technology and bringing it to the market.
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors Posted 21 November 2019
Saudi Arabia’s SaudiGulf Airlines (SGA) is to introduce high-bandwidth connectivity to its fleet following an MoU signed at the Dubai Airshow yesterday with GDC Technics
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 14 October 2019
When Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre 25-26 February 2019, the region’s leading airlines will be using the event to research available technologies for their growing fleets.
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 19 July 2019
The new Kuwait Airways A330-800neo that join the airline’s fleet next year will be fitted with Super Diamond business class seats from Collins Aerospace.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 10 May 2019
Inmarsat’s latest study shows that in-flight Wi-Fi remains a key driver in forming customer loyalty and satisfaction among airline passengers across the United Arab Emirates. Steve Nichols reports.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 3 May 2019
Acro Aircraft Seating has been selected by Etihad Airways to supply its Series 6 Economy Class seat. The seats are to be retrofitted on twenty-three of the airline’s A320 and A321 aircraft and are expected to enter service in
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2019
The aircraft seating market is predicted to hike from USD 12 billion in 2018 to over USD 18 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market Insights report.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 8 April 2019
Qatar Airways has reveaed its new line of luxurious amenity kits for passengers in its First Class and Business Class cabins.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 8 April 2019
TCI Cabin Interior has reached an agreement with Airbus to be a Bar Unit supplier of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 4 April 2019
STG Aerospace has announced that Turkish Airlines has commenced a retrofit programme installing STG Aerospace liTeMood LED lighting across its Boeing 737-800 fleet, as it looks to harmonize its
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 2 April 2019
Recaro Aircraft Seating and German start-up jetlite have unveiled their innovative concept for individualised Human Centric Lighting for business class seats at Aircraft Interiors Hamburg.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 2 April 2019
Recaro is displaying its range of seats at Aircraft Interiors Hamburg (AIX) this week.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 29 March 2019
While the global passenger seat market will grow with an average five percent per year, RECARO Aircraft Seating said it expects a spike in demand for business class seats in particular.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 4 February 2019
Driving Factors Include Increased Orders, Passenger Traffic Growth and Retrofitting
The aircraft interiors market is predicted to be worth $40.2 billion by 2025, according to marketsandmarkets.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 22 January 2019
Stelia Aerospace has been selected by Turkish Airlines to supply its bespoke Business class seats to be fitted on the newly ordered 25 B787-9 and 25 A350-900 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in Summer
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 12 December 2018
AIM Altitude has produced a striking and unique feature panel to be showcased in the First-Class cabins of Oman Air’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, recently launched on its Muscat to London route.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 7 November 2018
Etihad Airways is introducing Economy Space, a new seating option across its wide-body fleet, to enhance its product offering and to provide more choice to its customers on longer flights.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 5 November 2018
Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 28 September 2018
AIM Altitude and Airbus have signed an agreement for the development, manufacture, supply and support of Galleys and Stowages for the A320 aircraft Family.
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 13 July 2018
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of the first A321neo in Cabin Flex configuration.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 10 July 2018
All aircraft passengers suffer lethargy and dehydration while in flight but now one company has made it a mission to get them to their destinations as refreshed as possible.
Marcelle Nethersole reports.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 29 June 2018
An air tragedy inspired STG Aerospace to develop a key emergency system for aircraft. Today, the company also leads the way in LED cabin lighting.
Marcelle Nethersole reports.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 14 June 2018
In-flight connectivity has the potential to unlock a $5.2 billion market within the Middle East region by 2035, according to a new report from the London School of Economics. Steve Nichols reports.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 11 June 2018
Qatar Airways has announced that its Business Class experience, Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Canberra, its newest Australian destination, via Sydney, from 1 July 2018.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 29 May 2018
Starling Aerospace exhibited at two major industry shows this year to highlight its VIP track and swivel seat as well as to announce its new aqua transfer printing investment.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 May 2018
Seating company PITCH has announced it has received EASA ETSO C127b (16g) certification for its PF3000 seat.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 1 May 2018
Inmarsat has confirmed its new GX Aviation inflight broadband service is currently being rolled out on Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 24 April 2018
Oman Air unveiled the new First Class Mini Suite of its Dreamliner 787 -9 fleet, at the Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event taking place from 22-25 April, held in Dubai.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 19 April 2018
Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors / Space Posted 12 April 2018
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is to be the launch customer of a new high speed connectivity system launched at the Aircraft Interiors show in Hamburg last night.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 11 April 2018
Turkish Technic and Havelsan have signed an MoU with Inmarsat to work together on integrated inflight connectivity and entertainment solutions.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 11 April 2018
EgyptAir has confirmed Panasonic as the supplier for its inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems for the six new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal was announced at the AIX show in Hamburg, Germany.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2018
Recaro Aircraft Seating has again received a certificate in the Airbus supplier support rating.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2018
Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace have partnered to develop and market lower-deck modules with passenger sleeping berths.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2018
Oman Air’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is the first to feature Rockwell Collins’ new Air Rest luxury business class seating solution for narrowbody aircraft. Initial deliveries for a total of 30 aircraft recently
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2018
UK-based FliteTrak has developed its award-winning iblox intelligent remote monitoring technology for its new ViatorComfort system.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 21 March 2018
CTT Systems, that provides aircraft humidity control systems, has announced a Cair VIP Inflight Humidification order from AMAC for one Boeing BBJ 747-8 and one Airbus ACJ320neo VIP aircraft.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 5 March 2018
Emirates has unveiled a brand new Business Class cabin and configuration on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, with new wider seats laid out in a 2-2-2 configuration for the first time.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 25 January 2018
The Middle East airline market has often been divided by the “haves” and the “have nots” but now a website that acts like eBay for used aircraft seats could solve a problem for smaller, cash-strapped carriers. Victoria Moores has been finding out more.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 17 January 2018
Boeing has announced the formation of Adient Aerospace, a joint venture that will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies.
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 16 November 2017
Emirates and Thales have signed a new agreement to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with the next generation broadband inflight connectivity using Inmarsat GX global network. The partnership will give Emirates customers what the airline
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 2 November 2017
Satcom Direct (SD), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, now has its connectivity and avionic products flying on more than 7,000 business aircraft around the world, making it the world's largest business aviation service provider, according to
in Aircraft Interiors / Events Posted 19 October 2017
UK-based aircraft interiors company, Flitetec, is set for the global launch of new products when it attends its first Dubai Airshow next month (12 to 16 November).
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 29 August 2017
A signed sketch by the late Joy Stokes, designer of Gulf Air's cabin crew uniforms in the 1960s and 1970s, was recently donated by her son Michael Stokes to the national carrier and now appears in the airline's Gulf Air Falcon
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 15 August 2017
Flying Colours, the North American maintenance, refurbishment and completions company that does business in the Middle East, has confirmed the appointment of Trevor Knox as Director of Maintenance. Knox, who takes up
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 14 August 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully refurbished its Boeing 767-300 ER fleet and availed for service on its India, Middle East and Africa destinations.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 1 August 2017
Emirates' newly revamped A380 Onboard Lounge has made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, marking the 9th anniversary of the airline's award-winning A380 service.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 2 June 2017
Qatar Airways has become the first Middle East megacarrier to select Inmarsat's advanced new GX Aviation in-flight broadband solution.
In a landmark agreement, the next-generation service will initially be available
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 1 June 2017
Turkish Airlines joint venture with Turkish Technic and Assan Hanil Automotive Industry and Trade Co to produce aircraft seats has finally been realised with the first of TK's Boeingg 777-300 ERs to be fitted with the
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 21 May 2017
Italian exotic car manufacturer Pagani Automobili is moving its design focus to the world of aircraft with a new cabin design for the ACJ319 neo.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 15 May 2017
By Barbara Saunders. Prototype installation of Inmarsat's Global Express (GX) Aviation inflight broadband solution for Qatar Airways' 53-strong Boeing 777 fleet is scheduled to begin this month with technology provider INMARSAT saying the system
in Aircraft Interiors / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 25 April 2017
Qatar Airways made a host of exciting announcements to kick-start day one of the Middle East's biggest travel show in Dubai today.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 April 2017
Airbus is developing a full spectrum of new Cabin Enablers for customers of its flagship A380 airliner.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 April 2017
STG Aerospace has won a new contract to supply Boeing with its next generation photoluminescent floor path marking system, saf-Tglo SuperSeal UltraLite (SSUL), for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 April 2017
Flydubai and German aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating have announced the continuation of their long-standing partnership.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 April 2017
First and Business Class passengers can now borrow tablets on board Emirates' US-bound flights allowing them to continue working during their flight.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 5 April 2017
Hamburg: Gulf Air has selected German manufacturer Recaro to supply its CL3710 economy class aircraft seats for the airline's 10 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 29 Airbus 320/321neo aircraft. The contract, which is valued at over
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 4 April 2017
UAE hybrid-carrier Flydubai has appointed international transport design specialist JPA Design to design the cabin interior for its new aircraft fleet, which includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 4 April 2017
Boeing has awarded Ipeco to design and manufacture a High Comfort Attendant Seat (HCAS) for the next generation Boeing 777X airplane. This success follows on from the contract award last year for the Pilot and Observer
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 3 April 2017
Gulf carriers using Panasonic Avionics' in-flight connectivity solution are set for increased data speeds thanks to a new modem developed with Belgian company Newtec. Steve Nichols reports.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 31 March 2017
In the future, Recaro Aircraft Seating will be offering its customers comprehensive service for modification and retrofit projects in the aircraft cabin as a certified Design Organization (DOA).
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 28 March 2017
At this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (AIX) , German aircraft manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating will be presenting its new Five-Star package.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 24 March 2017
With more Middle East clients visiting the UK than ever before, On Air Dining is already taking over London as the number one 'culinary concierge service'. Now founder, Daniel Hulme, has set his sights on international expansion in the future.
in Aircraft Interiors / Features Posted 10 March 2017
In-flight cuisine is often seen as a key differentiator for selecting an airline or getting the best from a business aviation experience
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 8 March 2017
Qatar Airways has unveiled its 'revolutionary' new Business Class experience to media and travel trade leaders on the opening day of the ITB Berlin exhibition, at the Qatar Airways stand.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 7 March 2017
Qatar Airways is to unveil its anticipated new patented Business Class experience on the opening day of ITB Berlin tomorrow.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 7 March 2017
Royal Jordanian Airbus A319 that was en route from Amman to Doha early this morning returned to Amman an hour after take-off due to an overheated oven that resulted in a smell of electrical smoke in the galley area.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 23 February 2017
Emirates, Skytrax's World's Best Airline 2016, will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 February 2017
Recaro Aircraft Seating has looked back on a successful 2016.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 2 February 2017
AIM Altitude's Generation 2 Autonomous Lighting Dimmer (ALD) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Crystal Cabin Award in the Electronic Systems category.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 27 January 2017
Oman Air has renovated three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 17 January 2017
Emirates has introduced new sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The soft and warm blankets are made using ecoTHREAD patented technology and is now available in Economy
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 1 December 2016
The completion specialists at Lufthansa Technik have re-delivered the second
BBJ to Abu Dhabi private jet company Royal Jet,
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 9 November 2016
Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered, award-winning international luxury flight service provider, has taken delivery of a striking new 34 seat Boeing Business Jet – the world's first BBJ equipped with KA-band satellite broadband
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 27 October 2016
Oman Air is launching two new comfort initiatives, including a paid seat upgrade and extra legroom service for economy tickets that will offer customers the opportunity to increase their in-flight comfort levels even further.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 26 October 2016
Saudi Arabia's Nesma Airlines has become the first Middle Eastern customer for wireless IFE provider AirFi. A contract was announced at the APEX event in Singapore today.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 20 October 2016
Cabin lighting company STG Aerospace has said that EASA has approved its latest photoluminescent floorpath marking system, saf-Tglo blu, for the following aircraft in the current
in Technology / Aircraft Interiors Posted 3 October 2016
AIM Altitude has officially launched its new website.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 15 September 2016
TrueNorth Avionics today unveiled its latest cabin communications system, Simphonē Pro (pronounced 'symphony') today with a special upgrade programme for legacy Simphonē product owners. The new product delivers
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 September 2016
Recaro Aircraft seating is setting new standards in aircraft cabins when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. Specially coated surfaces on the frequently touched plastic and metal parts of folding tables, arm
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 2 September 2016
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is the launch customer for a new IFE offering from KID-Systeme. The SKYfi Club wireless platform is being installed on its A320 and A330 fleets.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 3 August 2016
Middle Eastern carriers are getting the opportunity to take a close look at the revolutionary new GX Aviation, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi network arriving to airlines and business jets later this year.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 27 July 2016
Lufthansa Technik has launched a laser-based system to aid installation in VIP aircraft cabins.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 14 July 2016
Gulf Air has selected B/E Aerospace to supply the business class seating for its Boeing 787 aircraft.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 5 July 2016
Amac Aerospace has announced that three new maintenance contracts have been awarded to the facility in Basel, Switzerland.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors / Maintenance Posted 28 May 2016
Lufthansa Technik has signed a cooperation agreement with DC Aviation Group where the two companies plan to offer their VIP customers a package of services at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 23 May 2016
Carpet manufacturer, Brintons, has created the finishing touches to Dubai International Airport through the use of its unique HD Weave Technology.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 12 May 2016
Southern Russia food producer Romark, whose parent company Urozhaynoye has 9,000 hectares under cultivation in the Stavropol eco-region, is opening an office in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre next month to target the Middle East's
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 6 April 2016
ATR has signed a buyer-furnished equipment (BFE) agreement with Expliseat for a new ATR aircraft seat type, the Titanium seat.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 5 April 2016
Saudi Arabian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation's innovative eXO system for its fleet of 30 Airbus A320 aircraft on order.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 1 April 2016
A wireless inflight entertainment system, Skyfe, developed jointly by Havelsan and Turkish Technic will be operated on 44 Turkish airplanes
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 24 March 2016
Airbus has launched its new cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus”.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 24 March 2016
Oman's artists and designers are being invited to create a brand-new first class and business class amenity kits for Oman Air.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 4 March 2016
Boeing engineers and designers have developed a self-cleaning lavatory prototype that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill 99.99 percent of germs.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 3 March 2016
Emirates is set to unveil its new Business Class seat for its Boeing 777 aircraft at ITB Berlin, the international travel trade show which takes place from 9-13 March 2016.
in Aircraft Interiors Posted 9 February 2016
Thales InFlyt Experience is expecting, before June, to sign up “several big orders” from Gulf customers for its next generation in-seat IFEC solution, which will offer passengers a connected experience
in Aircraft Interiors / Maintenance Posted 4 February 2016
Owners of hunting falcons across the Middle East will find transporting their classic birds of prey on VIP jets and commercial aircraft has become a little bit easier thanks to a new product from Lufthansa Technik.
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