Aircraft interiors

Aircraft interiors

Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and

10 July 2025

Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé.

Air transport

Emirates lays on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s

01 July 2025

Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich.

Aircraft interiors

Acro Aircraft Seating to supply FlySafair with its Series 9 seats

19 June 2025

Acro Aircraft Seating has been selected to supply FlySafair with multiple shipsets of its Series 9 Fixed Back seats. 

Aircraft interiors

Air India CEO expresses frustration at fleet retrofit delays

04 June 2025

Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays from seat providers, reports Aviation Week.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad brings its A350 to Sydney with private Business Suites

03 June 2025

Etihad Airways is set to elevate its Sydney to Abu Dhabi service with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000.

Aircraft interiors

Flynas choose Safran to equip the next 60 new A320neo

07 May 2025

Flynas has signed an agreement with Safran to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining the airline’s fleet with the latest-generation seats.

Aircraft interiors

Etihad Airways’ introduces all-new Airbus A321LR

28 April 2025

Etihad Airways has revealed its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes.

Aircraft interiors

Riyadh Air reveals its first cabin interior

21 April 2025

Riyadh Air launched its first cabin interior over the weekend designed by Transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode.

Events

Qatar Airways to Showcase ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ at ATM Dubai 2025

18 April 2025

Qatar Airways display its ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ – the newest iteration of its multiple award-winning patented Qsuite Business Class, during the Arabian…

Aircraft interiors

Bucher to equip Ethiopian Airlines’ new Boeing 777-9 fleet with Galleys

17 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has entered a partnership with Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions, a provider in lightweight aircraft interior solutions.

Events

Ethiopian Airlines wins two awards in Hamburg

15 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took home two awards after events taking place in Hamburg, Germany.

Aircraft interiors

Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 Economy seats

11 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Safran for the provision of Z400 economy class seats for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft.

Aircraft interiors

Flydubai and Boeing sign agreement for Space Bins on 737 MAX fleet

10 April 2025

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces newly retrofitted A380s to Manchester and Milan

10 April 2025

Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan.

Aircraft interiors

Satair and Collins Aerospace extend 50-year relationship with cabin

10 April 2025

Satair and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, have signed a four-year extension of their cabin interior parts distribution agreement, continuing a…

Airports

SITA brings to life airports of the future by acquiring CCM

31 March 2025

SITA has announced the closure of the acquisition of CCM, headquartered in Milan, Italy, an expert in the design, production, and creation of airport…

Aircraft interiors

Air India's first retrofitted A320neo VT-EXN enters into service

18 March 2025

Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted narrowbody aircraft, VT-EXN (A320neo aircraft), back into operations.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

07 March 2025

Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April and London Stansted in the UK…

Maintenance

MRO Middle East show – How sector is gearing up for spectacular growth

12 February 2025

The bustling MRO & Aircraft Interiors Middle East event showcased the region's booming MRO industry, featuring insights from top executives and…

Events

French companies will be in force at AIME & MRO Middle East

04 February 2025

AIME & MRO Middle East will take place on February 10-11, in Dubai, and French companies are gearing up to highlight their products and…

Events

Etihad Airways named ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’

13 December 2024

Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’ and ‘Design Airline of the Year Middle East’ for the second year in a row, in the…

Air transport

Emirates introduces third non-stop service between Melbourne and Dubai

09 December 2024

Emirates will be introducing a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne, starting from 30 March 2025.

Air transport

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777 on Vienna route

05 December 2024

Emirates is to deploy its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting from 3 January 2025.

Aircraft interiors

Turkish Airlines revamps its amenity kit concept

20 November 2024

Turkish Airlines has introduced its Business Class passengers to a new amenity kit collection designed in collaboration with Lanvin.

Aircraft interiors

Air India approved to independently make design changes in-house

05 November 2024

Air India has received the Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) designated as CAR 21 approval.

Aircraft interiors

IndiGo’s welcomes its tailor-made business product - IndiGoStretch

01 November 2024

IndiGo has welcomed its first IndiGoStretch aircraft - a tailor-made business product for India’s busiest and business routes.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates to debut newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to Kuwait and Dammam

17 October 2024

Emirates to debut newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to Kuwait and Dammam.

Aircraft interiors

Pilatus Aircraft to debut new Natural Oil wood veneer finish

16 October 2024

Pilatus Aircraft and F/LIST, a pioneer in innovative cabin solutions, are showcasing a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet cabin cross-section at this…

Aircraft interiors

Riyadh welcomes first refurbished Emirates Boeing 777

02 October 2024

Riyadh has become Emirates’ first GCC destination to welcome the refurbished Emirates Boeing 777.

Aircraft interiors

Air India begins refit of it legacy fleet starting with A320 Neo aircraft

23 September 2024

Air India has commenced of its US$400m refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates to introduce newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to Zurich and Riyadh

14 August 2024

Emirates plans to introduce its newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to two more cities - Zurich and Riyadh from 1 October 2024.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates' first retrofitted 777 aircraft featuring its latest cabin

07 August 2024

The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva this…

Aircraft interiors

IndiGo selects Recaro R5 seats for A321NEO business class cabin

05 August 2024

IndiGo has partnered with Recaro Aircraft Seating to equip its upcoming A321neo business cabins with the award-winning R5 seats.

Aircraft interiors

Turkish Airlines showcases its new Crystal Business Class Suite

23 July 2024

Turkish Airlines has revealed the details of its brand-new state-of-the-art Business Class suite at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in…

Aircraft interiors

New Qatar Airways CEO unveils latest business class seat

23 July 2024

When Qatar Airways eventually receives its first Boeing 777-9, possibly towards the end of 2025, the aircraft will debut the latest iteration of its…

Technology

Airports and airlines globally suffer impact of Microsoft outage

19 July 2024

Airports, airlines, as well as millions of Windows users across the world have been taken offline causing widespread disruption, after reporting a…

Sustainability

Oman Air reinforces sustainability goals with eco-friendly earphone

10 July 2024

Oman Air has redesigned the packaging for its Economy Class earphones, replacing single-use plastic PET foil with a recyclable Kraft paper envelope.…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates celebrates one year of Premium Economy in Singapore

19 June 2024

Emirates celebrates a successful year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore.

Aircraft interiors

Oman Air wins 2024 Apex Award for Best Seat Comfort

18 June 2024

Oman Air has been awarded the title of Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East at the 2024 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Awards.

Aircraft interiors

Pegasus appoints Acro Aircraft Seating to line-fit fifty A321neo aircraft

05 June 2024

Acro Aircraft Seating has won a contract with Pegasus to line-fit fifty Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Aircraft interiors

Flyadeal upgrades seats with Acro Aircraft Seating

29 May 2024

Flyadeal has revealed the latest phase of its relationship with Acro Aircraft Seating with the announcement of an upgraded seat programme.

Flight services and support

Turkish Airlines unveils new sleeping set for its guests

29 May 2024

Turkish Airlines has revealed its sleeping sets for long-haul flights.

Sustainability

Boeing ecoDemonstrator test technologies to improve cabin sustainability

17 May 2024

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates to retrofit an additional 71 A380s and B777s

07 May 2024

Emirates is to completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft.

Events

ATM: Emirates receives official Royal visit at its stand

06 May 2024

Emirates received His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive Emirates Airline, at its stand during the  Arabian…

Maintenance

TATV Wrap programme: AIME-MRO 2024 show biggest and best yet

07 March 2024

With the MENA region enjoying a mass of new aircraft orders its no wonder that there is pressure on the MRO providers to prepare for the…

Events

Emirates welcomes key dignitaries at ITB Berlin 2024

05 March 2024

Emirates has showcased its latest innovations to key dignitaries at ITB Berlin 2024.

Business aviation

Comlux completes second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin

23 February 2024

Comlux has successfully completed the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin at its completion centre in Indianapolis.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates launches Premium Economy in São Paulo

11 December 2023

Emirates has launched its Premium Economy offering in Brazil, with a media tour of one of its enhanced four-class A380 aircraft.

Events

Etihad Airways wins ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023

08 December 2023

Etihad Airways has won ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards.

Aircraft interiors

Oman Air launches new amenity kit range

06 December 2023

Oman Air has revealed its latest range of luxury on-board amenity kits in collaboration with high fragrance House, Amouage.

Events

Dubai Airshow 2023: Emirates signs 'big' deals with Safran

15 November 2023

Emirates has signed a series of contracts with Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined.

Air transport

TATV Spotlight: CTT Systems

14 November 2023

CTT Systems, which offers humidifiers and dehumidifiers for the control of humidity in an aircraft, is finding a fertile market in the region for its…

Events

Dubai Airshow prepares for biggest event on record

02 November 2023

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last…

Aircraft interiors

Saudia increases seat capacity by 380% for flights to and from Turkey

18 October 2023

Saudia has increased its monthly seat capacity by 380% for flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkey.

Aircraft interiors

Saudia Technic upgrades first suites in Boeing B777 aircraft

17 October 2023

Saudia Technic has initiated a project to enhance the First Suites of its Boeing 777 aircraft fleet, designated for long-haul and direct Saudia…

Aircraft interiors

Flydubai's seating plan hits the suite spot

02 October 2023

Dubai-based carrier has unveiled its new business-class offering for the increasingly-competitive Gulf marketplace.

Air transport

Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paulo and Tokyo Narita

29 September 2023

Emirates has said its Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paulo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from…

Events

Military Committee organising Dubai Airshow 2023 continue preparations

25 September 2023

The Military Committee Organising Dubai Airshow 2023 said it continues its preparations for what it expects to be the ‘biggest’ Airshow to date.

Events

AIX's inside track on the road to recovery

21 September 2023

Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg returned in June with aircraft interior companies highlighting their latest technologies and innovations.

Air transport

IndiGo revamps its on-board menu

29 August 2023

IndiGo is revamping its 6E Eats on-board catering service to elevate customers’ experience to a new level.

Events

Dubai Airshow 2023 to showcase latest innovations for a sustainable future

24 August 2023

Aviation companies at this year's Dubai Airshow will showcase the latest solutions towards a sustainable future.

Aircraft interiors

Saudia reveals range of new seat models for its upcoming fleet

27 July 2023

Saudia has unveiled a range of cutting-edge seat models for its upcoming fleet, and to retrofit its current fleet.

Technology

Emirates showcases innovation at its HQ

11 July 2023

Aviation innovation is said to be hardcoded into the Emirates Group’s DNA and this was brought to life at the new Innovation Majlis unveiled…

Business aviation

Empire Aviation Group adds first BBJ to its charter fleet

12 June 2023

Empire Aviation Group has announced the registration of a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) under management for commercial charter services.

Aircraft interiors

Soisa Aircraft Interiors expands with Dubai facilty

07 June 2023

Soisa Aircraft Interiors is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of its Dubai facility.

Aircraft interiors

Lufthansa Technik reveals VIP cabin design for the BBJ 777-9

26 May 2023

Lufthansa Technik has pre-launched its state-of-the-art VIP cabin design for the BBJ 777-9.

Events

Saudia launches new Business Class seat at ATM

04 May 2023

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art business seat at the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM), in Dubai.

Aircraft interiors

Etihad reveals new 787 Dreamliner seats at ATM

02 May 2023

Etihad Airways is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week.

Events

AIME-MRO 2023 - Riding the wave of growth

02 March 2023

Record numbers of narrowbody orders across the MEASA region meant the colocated MRO and AIME shows were set to shine.

Events

Aircraft Interiors Expo returns as airlines anticipate profitability in

01 February 2023

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) sets the scene for the next chapter of aircraft cabin innovation.

Events

MRO Middle East and AIME 2023 set to welcome global airline supply chain

31 January 2023

MRO Middle East 2023 and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2023, are set to return to Dubai.

Air transport

First retrofitted Emirates A380 enters service

06 January 2023

The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit programme has been today deployed on the Dubai-London…

Technology

Etihad Airways to stream all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches live

25 November 2022

Football fans flying with Etihad Airways during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 can watch every match live onboard while in the air on Etihad’s E-BOX…

Events

Bahrain International Airshow closed with a resounding success

15 November 2022

Thousands of aerospace and defence professionals from over 30 countries around the world connected at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.

Aircraft interiors

First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit

02 November 2022

Emirates today began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade…

Events

BIAS 2022 announces conference forums

14 October 2022

The Bahrain International Airshow 2022 has announced four ‘ground-breaking’ forums each featuring a variety of keynote and panel sessions.  

Aircraft interiors

Satair renews agreement with Vision Systems

11 October 2022

Satair has renewed its agreement with Vision Systems covering the worldwide distribution of Solar Protection Systems for the cockpit and cabin that…

Aircraft interiors

Stelia Aerospace launches new staggered Business Class seat

29 September 2022

Stelia Aerospace has launched a new staggered Business Class seat called Rendez-Vous which makes it one of the widest on the market.

Air transport

Emirates to introduce five more cities with newly retrofitted A380s

01 September 2022

Emirates plans to debut its newly retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium Economy cabins to five new cities from December.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates undertakes largest known fleet retrofit project

17 August 2022

Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.  

Aircraft interiors

Emirates to spend $2 Billion improving its soft product

11 August 2022

Emirates has said it will invest $2 Billion to refurbish its cabins and offer new menus to improve its soft product.

General aviation

Daher unveils the Kodiak 900 – a potential African workhorse

26 July 2022

Africa has a growing need for modern utility aircraft. And yesterday at the world’s largest general aviation event, the AirVenture show in Oshkosh…

Aircraft interiors

IndiGo's Airbus aircraft to be fitted out with seats from Recaro

12 July 2022

IndiGo has appointed seat manufacturer Recaro to fit 75 of its Airbus aircraft with its 'BL3710' economy class seat.  

Aircraft interiors

Acro sitting pretty as Flyadeal seats roll off the line

15 June 2022

Shipsets are rolling off the production lines at the new Acro headquarters in the UK as the company picks up the pace on fulfilment.

Aircraft interiors

Stelia Aerospace and AERQ to collaborate on Cabin Digital Signage

10 June 2022

Stelia Aerospace, a producer of premium passenger seats, and AERQ, a provider for digital cabin solutions, are collaborating to integrate AERQ’s OLED…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates highlights inflight initiatives on World Environment Day 2022

06 June 2022

Emirates is celebrating The World Environment Day 2022 theme - Only One Earth, with initiatives on board and on the ground.

Business aviation

CTT brings breath of fresh air to ACJ TwoTwenty

25 May 2022

The ACJ Two Twenty will ease jet lag concerns thanks to a new partnership agreement with Swedish company CTT.

Business aviation

Bombardier’s sustainable supersonic test to introduce new Global superstar

23 May 2022

Bombardier unveils the newest member of its business jet portfolio at EBACE 2022.

Air transport

Emirates PE cabin soon bookable

17 May 2022

Emirates has announced that its new Premium Economy cabin will be bookable from 1st June.

Events

ATM: Qatar Airways showcases its Qsuite

10 May 2022

Qatar Airways is showcasing the ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’, the Qsuite, and a Virtual Reality experience of Hamad International Airport while…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates launches full Premium Economy Experience

09 May 2022

Emirates has unveiled its airline’s new full Premium Economy offering.

Events

Emirates to showcase its full Premium Economy Class offering at ATM

05 May 2022

Emirates will be unveiling its full Premium Economy cabin experience from 9-12 May at Arabian Travel Market 2022 (ATM).

Business aviation

Gulfstream adds new features to Gulfstream G280

10 March 2022

Gulfstream Aerospace is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 with the addition of an even lower cabin altitude and new LED…

Aircraft interiors

Turkish interiors specialist signs deal with Canadian carrier

02 March 2022

TCI Cabin Interior has signed a deal with Lynx Air, Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline, to design and manufacture its cabin interior products.…

Aircraft interiors

Unum announces partners for business class seat revolution

02 March 2022

Unum Aircraft Seating has announced three partnerships with innovators in aircraft design and manufacturing.

Events

MRO Middle East and AIME highlights return of a robust aviation industry

22 February 2022

MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2022 officially opened today.

Events

Industry leaders exhibit at MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle

21 February 2022

Industry Leaders exhibit at MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East to drive innovation and sustainability.

Aircraft interiors

Havaş acquires MZLZ Ground Handling Services operating at Zagreb

16 February 2022

Turkey-based global ground handling brand Havaş has acquired MZLZ Ground Handling Services operating at Zagreb Airport.

Aircraft interiors

Greenpoint Technologies delivers first V-VIP Boeing 787-9 Interior

16 December 2021

Greenpoint Technologies has delivered the world’s first V-VIP Boeing 787-9 interior completion to an undisclosed client.

Air transport

Dnata announces major investment in Zanzibar aviation industry

24 November 2021

The agreement is also with Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis, and…

Events

Dubai Airshow 2021 - All the best bits

19 November 2021

As the Dubai Airshow closes its doors following what is probably its biggest and best show yet, we look at the event from satellites and from the show…

Events

Dubai Airshow Day 4 - emerging markets

17 November 2021

Day 4 of the show and it was all about emerging markets as Boeing comes bouncing back with a 737 Max order for a new Indian carrier.

Events

TATV Spotlight: Why Diamond is shining

17 November 2021

Diamond Aircraft is at the centre of the world training market with its DA40 single engine trainer and its DA42 multi engine aircraft, and is now…

Events

Dubai Airshow Day 3 - Joining the rotary club

16 November 2021

The crowds flocked again to the show on Day 3 as the relentless pace of meetings continued unabated.

Events

TATV Spotlight: Manta's eVTOL ripe for investment

16 November 2021

Italian start-up Manta Aircraft is at the show seeking financial and industrial partners for its ANN2 and ANN4 range of hybrid electric VTOL…

Events

Dubai Airshow: Jazeera doubles fleet with new order

16 November 2021

Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways, will almost double its fleet in the second half of this decade, after it signed a memorandum of…

Events

Dubai Airshow: First ACJ TwoTwenty customer

16 November 2021

Airbus has revealed that Dubai-based FIVE Holdings is the purchaser of the first ACJ TwoTwenty, through the Comlux Group in Switzerland. 

Events

Dubai Airshow: Manta a force to be reckoned with

16 November 2021

If it’s Italian, it is almost certainly going to be cool and it’s almost always going to be fast.

Events

Dubai Airshow: Air Tanzania orders up four more aircraft

16 November 2021

Air Tanzania has made orders for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter, and two 737 MAX jets at the show.

Events

Dubai Airshow: Saudia plots major fleet order for 2022

15 November 2021

Saudi Arabian Airlines is preparing for a major wide-body aircraft order next year as it revises its fleet plan to match traffic and product…

Events

TATV Spotlight: onboard the Aurus business jet

15 November 2021

Evgeny Adrachnikov, Deputy General Director, VIP & Corporate Jets, Irkut Corporation, talks to Jill Stockbridge onboard his beautiful Aurus…

Events

TATV Spotlight: LorEau Aviation winning MRO friends

15 November 2021

A new start-up in Dubai is already making an impact in the world of MRO.

Events

Dubai Airshow: XO plans a game-changer using outside experts

15 November 2021

XO Jets is pushing hard to expand its business outside of the US, with new executive vice president, Youssef Mouallem, building a formidable team at…

Events

Dubai Airshow: Tarom signs up for three more ATRs

15 November 2021

Romanian flag-carrier, Tarom, has signed a firm order for three ATR 72-600 turboprops as it continues to modernise its fleet.

Events

Dubai Airshow 2021 - Airbus lights up opening day

14 November 2021

With Airbus lighting up the sky on Saturday night – they went one better by lighting up the Dubai Airshow on Sunday’s opening day with a massive 255…

Aircraft interiors

SalamAir installs Luban seating across its fleet

27 October 2021

The front row seats in both the A320neo and the all-new A321neo aircraft are dedicated to the new Luban seating class.

Aircraft interiors

Recaro Aircraft Seating to outfit Qatar Airways with new economy class seat

17 September 2021

Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) is to equip Qatar Airways with its brand-new CL3810 economy class seat. Starting at the end of 2022, twenty shipsets…

Aircraft interiors

Israir orders Pitch PF3000 seats from Causeway Aero Group

13 August 2021

Israir Airlines has placed a repeat order for a shipset of Pitch PF3000 lightweight economy seats from Causeway Aero Group, based in Lisburn, Northern…

Aircraft interiors

RwandAir Dream miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club launch loyalty

12 July 2021

RwandAir has become the first - and only - Sub-Saharan African airline to launch a loyalty partnership with Qatar Airways.

Aircraft interiors

TCI complete Cabin Service Training Simulator Project for Turkish Airlines

12 July 2021

TCI, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and Turkish Aviation and Space Industry, has completed the design, manufacture and…

Events

MRO Middle East 2021 - show wrap

16 June 2021

The MRO Middle East show ended in Dubai this afternoon among plaudits from visitors and exhibitors.

Aircraft interiors

New Qatar Airways 787-9 business class seat revealed

06 May 2021

Qatar Airways is adding another business class seat type to its line-up. The new seat will be fitted on its Boeing 787-9s, due to make their debut…

Aircraft interiors

Kenya Airways launches economy max seat-blocker

25 February 2021

Kenya Airways has unveiled, Economy Max, a product that allows customers to create additional personal space by booking a seat or a row next to them.

Aircraft interiors

Uganda Airlines selects Geven premium economy seats for A330-800NEO

16 February 2021

Uganda Airlines has selected Geven’s Piuma AQ (Alta Quota) and Comoda AQ (Alta Quota) Premium Economy Class sustainable seats for its A330-800neo…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates' Economy Class customers can purchase up to three empty adjoining

03 January 2021

Emirates' Economy Class customers can now purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight.

Aircraft interiors

Saudi Arabia presses ahead with A2G connectivity

03 November 2020

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to release more details about its air-to-ground (A2G) in-flight connectivity roll-out before the end of the…

Aircraft interiors

Flydubai uses ASD technology to track and clean aircraft seat covers

09 October 2020

Flydubai has begun using the latest version of a technology that tracks the cleaning cycles of each seat cover to help maintain the highest standards…

Aircraft interiors

Recaro seats to take flight on Middle East Airlines’ A320 fleet

10 September 2020

Recaro Aircraft Seating has been selected by Middle East Airlines (MEA) to equip its fleet of 11 Airbus aircraft with CL3710 and CL5710 seats.…

Aircraft interiors

Oman Air launches ‘My Space’

12 August 2020

Oman Air is now offering ‘My Space’ which gives Economy Class passengers the opportunity to ensure that the seat next to them is vacant.

Aircraft interiors

Jazeera Airways launches ‘Duo Seat’

09 January 2020

Jazeera Airways has launched ‘Duo Seat’ that enables passengers to book the middle seat next to them in addition to their seat when travelling.

Aircraft interiors

The back-seat driver

05 October 2019

Inmarsat’s latest study shows that in-flight Wi-Fi remains a key driver in forming customer loyalty and satisfaction among airline passengers across…

Aircraft interiors

Aircraft seating market to surpass $18 Bn by 2025

04 October 2019

The aircraft seating market is predicted to hike from USD 12 billion in 2018 to over USD 18 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market…

Aircraft interiors

Trenchard Aviation opens Mauritius facility

02 September 2019

In order to better serve its long-standing customer, Air Mauritius, Trenchard Aviation Group has opened a new facility on the Indian Ocean island of…

Aircraft interiors

Qatar Airways launches bew BRIC’s amenity kits collection ‎

04 August 2019

Qatar Airways has reveaed its new line of luxurious amenity kits for passengers in its First Class and Business Class cabins.

Aircraft interiors

TCI to supply Airbus with A350 XWB Bar Unit

04 August 2019

TCI Cabin Interior has reached an agreement with Airbus to be a Bar Unit supplier of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.