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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Siemens Offers UV Light as Cabin Disinfection Solution
The UV light system has been proven to kill a wide range of viruses and bacteria, and is believed to be effective against Covid-19.
Avionics
Avcon Taps SD as Preferred Connectivity Supplier
Satcom Direct inked a deal to be the preferred airborne connectivity supplier for Austrian aircraft management and charter operator Avcon Jet.
Aircraft
Pro Star Completes Avance L5 Install in PC-24
New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation completed the Gogo Avance L5 installation in a Pilatus PC-24 twinjet in less than two weeks.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Adopts Creative Cabin Management System Testing
When the pandemic shut down travel, Collins Aerospace figured out a way to conduct customer CMS testing remotely.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP
In all, Lufthansa Technik will install VIP interiors in three Airbus A350-900s for the German government.
Aircraft
UV-C Light System Eliminates Covid-19 from Aircraft Cabins
Israel Aerospace Industries said its robot UV-C light unit could move inside aircraft cabins, eliminating viruses and germs from exposed surfaces.
Aircraft
AvioInteriors Seating Innovation Addresses Covid Concerns
Italian cabin supplier AvioInteriors has designed a seating configuration with transparencies meant to mitigate the spread of germs.
Avionics
AMAC Sees Mx Rush on ACJs, Globals
AMAC Aerospace has taken on two Airbus Corporate Jet projects and has a third in the pipeline as well as work on a pair of Bombardier Global twins.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Integrates Flight Management with Forge
Evolving from GoDirect, Honeywell's Forge platform l provide operators with a holistic approach to mission management from connectivity to flight ops.
Avionics
Bombardier Adds Gogo Avance L5 Retrofit for Learjets
Bombardier Aviation is making its Gogo Avance L5 connectivity solution for new Learjet 70/75s available for retrofit on in-service Learjet 40/45/70/75s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
The Max is Back, and Completions Set to Resume
The grounding of the 737 Max was worse than Covid for the VIP completions market, according to AMAC Aerospace.
Aircraft
Daher Adds More Safety, Interior Features in 2020 TBMs
Daher is rolling out new features for its 2020 TBM 910 and 940, with the focus once again on safety enhancements and cabin improvements.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Spirit Drops Needle on Bongiovi Bizav Retrofits
The installation was part of a larger installation of cabin upgrades.
Avionics
Avionics Sales Top $3 Billion in 2019
More than half of sales were for retrofits, the Aircraft Electronics Association reported in its 2019 year-end Avionics Market Report.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Launches Plane Simple Ka/Ku-band Antennas
Satcom Direct's Plane Simple antenna system provides a modular connectivity system compatible that can adapt to future technological developments.
Aircraft
Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Makes Airshow Debut
The ex-Air China 777-200 flies final test mission from Seattle to Changi via Osaka.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies
The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
Airlines
Sichuan Airlines' New A350s Will Feature Thales's Core IFE
Thales will install its latest Core IFE inflight entertainment systems on Sichuan Airlines' A350s, which are due to enter service at the end of 2021.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ST Engineering Displays Expandable Lavatory
Singapore’s engineering giant designed its expandable lav for retrofit or factory line-fit on Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Shows Off 2Ku Connectivity in Singapore
Onboard connectivity provider Gogo highlights its award-winning 2Ku broadband system at the Singapore Airshow.
Aircraft
Embraer's Best-selling Jet Gets Even More Phenomenal
Embraer Executive Jets announced an upgraded Phenom 300 that can fly faster and further, offers a quieter cabin, and has more capable avionics.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bucher Shows New Quick-change EMS Kit
Swiss EMS specialist Bucher touts new H135 HEMS AC67 flex for quick, multi-role cabin conversions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Metro Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e
Air medical operations provider Metro Aviation delivers first U.S.-made EC145e to Duke Life Flight.
Avionics
Honeywell Brings Focus On Connectivity To Heli-Expo
The Phoenix-based manufacturer has made several improvements to its Sky Connect satcom system.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212
Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line
Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Western Completes First Gogo Avance Install on PC-24
Boise, Idaho-based FBO operator and MRO provider Western Aircraft has completed 20 percent of big modifications worldwide on the PC-24.
Aircraft
Airbus To Offer Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows
Gentex’s electronically dimmable windows now come as standard equipment on the Boeing 787 family and will be available on Airbuses.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Ups Funding, Delays Network Launch to 2Q20
In-flight connectivity service provider SmartSky Networks has received $25 million more in funding and delayed commercial network launch to mid-2020.
