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
Airshare Opts for Gogo Avance L3 on Phenom 100s
Avance L3 allows anyone onboard the aircraft to use email; send text messages and make voice calls with Gogo Text & Talk; and access flight apps.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BBD's Global Outfit Center Renamed To Honor Beaudoin
Facility is where Global family business jet interiors are designed, manufactured, and installed.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
WhatsApp Now Live on Airtext Satcoms
Iridium satcoms are now more useful for text messaging around the world, using WhatsApp when outside the U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Aims To Make Bizjet Cabins Luminous
On display to business aviation for first time, the Secant Luminous panel will provide venue for general light or environment scenery.
Avionics
Cobham Safety Services Satcom Meets Bizjet Needs
Cobham's SwiftBroadband satcoms facilitate secure passenger and flight deck communications.
Aircraft
Bongiovi Demos Speakerless Cabin Audio System
Sound system uses multiple transducers mounted behind interior panels to create an "immersive" experience.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Rolls Out Live TV Option
The IPTV live streaming service will initially offer content from ESPN, CNN, and BBC through licensing agreements.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Imarsat Jet ConneX Marks 400 Installs
Onboard broadband connectivity solution achieves milestone in two years with installation approved for 40 aircraft models.
Aircraft
Gulfstream To Expand PBI Service Center
NBAA announcement is latest in a spate of service center expansions and the recent opening of a sales and design center in New York City
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Intelsat and Satcom Direct Launch Satcom By-the-hour
The new FlexExec satcom service and hardware will be sold on a power-by-the-hour basis.
Aircraft
JetTech Unveils Garmin TXI Panel in Citation II
Colorado company says STC is pending and panel upgrades will be available for Citation II/SII and Citation V fleet
Aircraft
Lee Develops CoolView Windows for More Bizjets
CoolView lets in light but blocks head and UV, allowing the cabin to remain far cooler in hot climates and shielding the pilots.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Builds Brand in Industry
U.S. company is attempting to raise awareness its central brand, which encompasses 11 businesses.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sherwin-Williams Intros New Elite Color
New two-stage radiance coat featuring color-changing mica appearance joins the selection of JetFlex shades for cabin interiors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Stevens Named SmartSky Distributor
SmartSky Networks is using 5G technology to create an air-to ground high-speed network and is signing up distributors for its equipment.
Aircraft
Flying Colours Marks 100th Challenger Refurb
Canadian MRO and completion specialist overhauls new owner's Challenger 604, designs sleek gold and black interior.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Dash Speeds Squawk Solutions
Gogo's Dash mobile app and web portal will help customers and maintainers gain insights into how their Gogo systems are performing.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Pentastar Installs First SmartSky System
SmartSky is building out its tower network in anticipation of service launch in 2019.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Delivers 5,000th ATG System
New Avance L5 Supports Streaming Video
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Viasat Satisfies the Need for Speed
Viasat's Ka-band satcom delivers access speeds of up to 16 Mpbs on aircraft equipped with its 5510 terminal.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Stages Welcome Home Party for ACJ350
Design concept for new VIP wide-body airliner lands in Orlando with cabin mockup, scale model on display at company’s booth.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Launches Aircraft Connectivity Consulting Service
End-to-end solution helps operators select the best data, airtime and communications services; hardware; and pricing plans to suit their needs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gentex Looks Ahead on Interior Dimming Options
Company says next gen electronically dimmable window products near ready for OEM bizav applications
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Shades More Space with North America Expansion
Canadian MRO cites demand for completions, refurbishment, and heavy maintenance for major growth in St. Louis and Ontario.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Extending Fusion Option to CJ1+, CJ2+
Rockwell Collins is working with Textron Aviation on the package, which should be available next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for Li-ion Batteries on Helos
New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Standard Aero Inks TFE731 Support Deal
The Arizona-based MRO also announcec the company's first Innov8 Command and CAST CMS installation, underway on a Falcon 2000
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vision Systems Debuts Nuance V2 Dimmable Shading System
New technology also allows text and graphics to be displayed from within the window.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First MAGnificent Bell 505 in Orlando
Mecaer hands over premier VIP-interiored Jet Ranger to undisclosed Brazilian buyer, and it’s available for viewing by interested parties at NBAA.
Aircraft
Alto Intros CMS for Retrofit Market
Once installed,the "budget friendly" modular system allows phased-in upgrades and can control all cabin systems and functions.
