Cabin Interior and Electronics
News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.
Avionics
Avionics Sales Continue Double-digit Climb In 2019
The Aircraft Electronics Association says sales climbed 14.3 percent year-over-year in the first nine months of 2019.
Aircraft
Vision Systems Electronic Dimmable Windows on Display
Suspended particle device smart glass dimmable windows provide infinite variable shading and instant response time.
Aircraft
Air Cruise Operator Selects VIP-outfitted A321LR
Seattle-based TCS World Travel will be introducing a VIP-outfitted Airbus A321LR for its “air cruising” world tour business.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rohde & Schwarz Brings Gamut of Tech Products to Dubai
Munich-based Rohde & Schwarz earned revenues of €2.14 billion in its last financial year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Turning the Upgrade Biz Inside Out
Cabin completion and refurbishment specialists display their capabilities at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik To Perform First A350 VIP Conversion
Germany’s Special Air Mission Wing is tapping Lufthansa Technik to convert a widebody A350 into transport fit for government delegations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Leonardo and Diamond Offer TS-80 Radar for DA62 MSA
Customers for the DA62 maritime patroller now have the option of incorporating the long-range version of Leonardo's Gabbiano ultra-light radar.
Aircraft
Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Shows MRO and VIP Capabilities
Lufthansa Technik is highlighting its MRO facility in Dubai South and displaying a VIP cabin concept for the Airbus A220.
Aircraft
Moroccan Aerospace Cluster Strives for 'World-Class' Performance
Bombardier Morocco to increase plant size 150 percent in 2020
Aircraft
Viasat Ka-band System Approved for Praetor 600
It's Viasat's first Ka-band inflight connectivity system approved for an aircraft smaller than a large-cabin business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airbus Expands Middle East Presence with Service Center for Cabin Systems
The new Dubai facility will maintain and repair closer to customers’ operations resulting in quicker technical support and less aircraft down time.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Bizav Marks Avance Platform Milestone
More than 10,000 aircraft are using Gogo Business Aviation's air-to-ground or satellite connectivity systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Retrofitting the Citation Excel with a G5000
Elliott Retrofitting the Citation Excel with a G5000
Aircraft
Take a Full Tour Throughout the Cabin of Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft
Take a Full Tour Throughout the Cabin of Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Adding Iridium Certus Connectivity
The new Iridium Certus satcom from Honeywell offers higher-speed airborne connectivity with lower hardware and airtime costs.
Avionics
Gogo Taps Three Partners for 5G Network Build
Onboard connectivity provider Gogo teams with Cisco, Airspan, and First RF to develop technology for its 5G ATG network, set to bow in 2021.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat Jet Connex Satcom Tops 600 Bizjets
Inmarsat continues to expand its Global Xpress high-speed satcom network.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
CCX Cybersecurity Approved for SmartSky Network
SmartSky's air-to-ground connectivity network will have enhanced security thanks to the CCX Technologies hardware and software platform.
Aircraft
Piaggio Aerospace Touts Turnaroud
With $930 million in orders, Italy’s bankrupt Avanti Evo manufacturer plans tender offer for sale of the company, now under government control.
Aircraft
Bombardier Reworks Learjet 75 to Boost Its Light Jet Appeal
Bombardier Reworks Learjet 75 to Boost Its Light Jet Appeal
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Launches Data Sync
Satcom Direct is adding new features to its SD Xperience package that will help operators manage their aircraft.
Aircraft
FAA Oks Viasat’s Ka-band System for Gulfstream G280
Viasat solution brings high speed Ka-band to super midsize jets, with speeds up to 16 MBps on entry level service plan.
Aircraft
Boeing Inks Two BBJ 787-9 Orders From One Customer
Contract for two Dreamliners, signed in August, brings order book for the VIP variant of the all-composite wide-body to 16.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
STC Puts Gogo Avance L5 in More Cessna Citation Models
The STC covers upgrading Cessna Citation X+, Sovereign +, and Latitude jets to Gogo's faster connectivity system.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avinode Integrates FlightBridge with Schedaero
Online charter marketplace Avinode integrated its FlightBridge travel management and Schedaero flight operations systems to help operators manage trips.
Aircraft
Comlux Completion Names New CTO, Chief Engineer
Comlux Completion hires Fernando Mas, from Airbus, and Adam Weiss from BBJ completion specialist Greenpoint Technologies.
Aircraft
ACJ and ACH Team to Showcase VIP Lift
Airbus VIP airliner and helicopter divisions display bespoke cabin offerings and launch new website for ACJ charter customers.
Aircraft
Medevac Interior Introduced for HondaJet
The manufacturer of the HondaJet Elite readies a seventh U.S. service center, along with rollout of second flight simulator, to be located in the UK.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Connectivity Accelerates Skyward
Exhibitors showcase latest high-seed hardware and services as they begin to use network data to improve flight ops, safety.
