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.

Davinci Jets Adds SmartSky to Installation Lineup

As the newest installation center for SmartSky connectivity systems, Davinci Jets' new MRO facility will install the products in a variety of aircraft.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions Unveils Personalized Global Express

VIP Completions recently delivered a Bombardier Global Express after completing its highly-personalized interior and exterior.

Cabin of fully-customized Bombardier Global Express featuring a a "clean, bright, minimalist color palette."

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, March 21

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

THC Selects Skytrac Satcom for Helo Fleet

The Helicopter Company's large fleet of Airbus and Leonardo helicopters will be equipped with Skytrac's satellite communications system.

The Helicopter Company orders Skytrac satellite communications equipment

Aircraft

Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429

The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Autoflug Providing Seats For Limosa eVTOL

Seat manufacturer Autoflug selected for Limosa eVTOL.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System

Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, March 14

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Meridian Completes Full Bell 206L4 Refurbishment

The model Meridian delivered to New York Helicopter Charter has a fully overhauled engine, new avionics, and equipment including wire strike protection.

Meridian Helicopters refurbished Bell 206L4, New York Helicopter Charter

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Technisonic Introduces All-band Transceiver Option

Technisonic, a Canadian aeronautical radio and audio communications systems manufacturer, has introduced the TDFM-9100-T6 variant of its multi-band radio.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wi-Fi in the Sky: Better, Faster, Getting Cheaper

A plethora of products are available to provide airborne connectivity, and more are coming soon.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Companies Answer the Call for Onboard Voice Command

Voice control is finally coming to business aircraft cockpits and cabins.

Aircraft

China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network

Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.

An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Ups Ante in Gogo Lawsuit

SmartSky adds two patents to federal infringement lawsuit against inflight connectivity company Gogo.

Partial view of Smart Sky Networks' Citation Exel

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wipaire Debuts Aurora Interiors for Cessna Caravans

Wipaire has introduced nine cabin designs for the Cessna 208 Caravan and Grand Caravan EX.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Testing Proves Dual-dissimilar Satcom Benefits

Satcom Direct's dual dissimilar Plane Simple satcom installation will be available for aircraft that can accommodate two tail-mounted antennas.

Satcom Direct dual dissimilar satellite communications antenna installation

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD's Plane Simple Antenna Enters Commercial Service

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple satellite communication system for IntelSat's FlexExec service is now available for a variety of business jets.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions 'Flying Showroom' To Debut at NBAA Forum

VIP Completions' "flying showroom" Falcon 2000 will make its public debut at the NBAA Regional Forum at Miami-Opa Locka on February 8.

VIP Completions flying showroom Dassault Falcon 2000

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Releases Certus-based Portable Communicator

The new Iridium Go! exec satellite communications device has been tested in light aircraft and delivers higher-speed connectivity.

Iridium Go! exec satellite communicator (Phone: Iridium)

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery

Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.

Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos

The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

STCs for SmartSky Hardware Expand To Falcon 900

STCs for SmartSky'a air-to-ground connectivity hardware already include business jet types from Textron Aviation, Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer.