DIRECTV IN FLIGHT is expanding its coverage map, bringing live television beyond US borders.
Collins Evolves “Prime+” Accessibility Seating
With accessibility top of mind for commercial aviation, especially around seating, Collins Aerospace continues to improve on its “Prime” wheelchair seating solution, showing a more refined version at AIX2025 this year in Hamburg.
Unum, TAAG Team for Dreamliner Upgrade
The Unum One business class seat is set to fly as part of a 787 Dreamliner refresh for TAAG Angola Airlines.
Recaro Adds "Plus" Option for R7 Business Class Bulkhead
A premium bulkhead row experience is increasingly part of airlines’ strategies for optimizing their business class cabins. Recaro joins the fray this year with an updated design for its R7 seats.
Viasat, Telesat Officially Team for Multi-orbit Connectivity
The long-teased deal between Viasat and Telesat is now signed, with Lightspeed contracted for LEO connectivity capacity from 2027(ish).
TUI Adds WhatsApp Messaging Service in Inflight Connectivity Push
WhatsApp connectivity takes center stage in the new TUI digital inflight experience, powered by Immfly.
AirFi WingMan Brings AI-based Destination Planning to Flight
AirFi is launching WingMan, an AI-powered travel assistant to augment its inflight entertainment platform.
FlightPath3D Takes Moving Map to the Cloud
Airlines can now deliver the full FlightPath3D experience via an inflight internet link rather than an on-board server thanks to the launch of FlightPath3D Cloud.
Drama (not!) at Expo
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 will see an interesting twist, as a top executive of one organization will not be making the trip to Germany.
Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans
Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.