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
SmarkSky's 4G LTE Hardware Wins First STC
SmartSky’s 4G ATG network uses “beam forming” technology to provide high data-transmission rates to aircraft.
Aircraft
UTC: Collins Deal Closure On Track for Midyear
Talks with DOJ, OEMs continue, but no surprises expected
Avionics
Honeywell Sees Strengthening Bizjet Sales
Uptick lends credence to improved 2018 performance.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GI Aviation Appointed MENA Rep by New York Design Firm
Abu Dhabi-based GI Aviation is also building its own fleet of Pilatus aircraft with VIP cabins.
Airlines
Inflight Connectivity in India gets Green Light
Country’s telecom regulator clears use of internet, mobile communication aboard aircraft
Avionics
Gogo Bizav Unveils Lower-cost Connectivity Platform
L3 delivers 3G-like airborne connectivity via Gogo’s network of ground stations in the U.S., and parts of Canada and Alaska
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Researchers Aim To Optimize Airborne Wi-Fi
Research by Leti will help aircraft manufactures deliver better airborne Wi-Fi performance to end-users.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Intros Premium Support for Jet ConneX
Provides customers with outage notifications, coverage alerts, on-site support from Satcom Direct and guaranteed response times.
Avionics
SmartSky Offers Unlimited Data for Early-bird Customers
Company's 4G air-to-ground network is on schedule to provide 95 percent Continental U.S. coverage in mid-2018.
Avionics
AEA: Retrofits Lift Avionics Sales through 3Q
Of the total avionics sales during the first nine months, 57.7 percent, or nearly $1 billion, came from the retrofit market
Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Chooses Airbus for A380 Interior Retrofits
Fourteen aircraft now in service to receive airline’s new cabin products
Aircraft
Bombardier Moving Global 5000 Completions to Wichita
As part of the announcement, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer designated Montreal as a center of excellence for interior completions of Global 7000s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel Starts Work on Widebody Hangar
Scheduled to be ready for operations in the third quarter of 2018, the new hangar can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emirates Signs 777X Satcom Antenna Contract With Esterline
The CMA-2200SB satcom antenna is light weight and low drag.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airline Seat Monitor Senses All
FliteTrek’s ViatorAero wirelessly shows info on seats and their occupants; sister firm Flitetec debuts tablet holders.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Breitling Named Show's "Official Timing Sponsor"
Swiss company is among few major watch brands to use chronometer-certified movements in all its models.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sanad Portfolio Grows to More Than $1.2 billion
Mubadala celebrates 10th anniversary in the aerospace industry
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emirates' Boeing 777-300ERs Get IFE Upgrade
A new version of Panasonic's "ice" in-flight entertainment system improves passenger experience while reducing weight and fuel burn.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work
World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line
Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval
The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System
See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill
Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell STCs Satcom for AS350 and UH-60 Helicopters
According to the company, FAA approval for the Aspire 200 system on the Bell 429 is pending.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cactus Aero First Aid Kit Debuts at NBAA
Cactus Aero develops simpler and lower cost mobile emergency kit for cabin crew.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ViaSat Expanding High-speed Satcom Network
The new ViaSat 5510 satcom terminal is set for installation approval in the first half of 2018.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zodiac Creates Cabin Fragrance Diffusion System
Zodiac Aerospace created this diffusion system to bring together all five senses and enhance the VIP bizjet experience.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
OEMs Have Cabin Fever at NBAA 2017
Bombardier's Global 7000, Gulfstream's G600 and Embraer's Phenom 300E showcase the latest in cabin comforts and technology
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Demonstrates Avance L5 Advantage
During a demonstration flight, Gogo showed off the higher speed of its Avance L5 air-to-ground connectivity system.
