Safran secured a (not really) billion dollar commitment from Emirates to fit the carrier’s fleet over the decade ahead.
Seats & Cabin
flydubai spreads its wings with 787 order
Flydubai is ready to grow in a new direction. The carrier will add wide-body aircraft to its fleet for the first time, with an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show.
Thompson Aero inaugurates Dynamic Test Facility
Thompson Aero is the latest seat maker to launch its own crash test operations. The facility, announced just last December, officially opened earlier this month at the company’s Northern Ireland headquarters in Bainbridge.
Beond sets sights on premium Maldives traffic
Take what you know about the premium cabin air travel experience today and throw it away. That is, at least in part, the message of Beond, the upstart all-premium airline set to launch operations from the Maldives next month.
Global Airlines taps Hi Fly for A380 maintenance and retrofit
Global Airlines contracted with Hi Fly to handle maintenance and retrofit work for its first A380 going through the necessary processes before it can carry travelers.
LOT reveals (eventual) new 787-8 interiors
With its 787-8 fleet now pushing past 10 years of age LOT Polish Airlines is ready to update its interiors. The carrier announced plans for a nose-to-tail refresh of the cabins, covering the seats as well as inflight entertainment and connectivity on board.
Larger planes key as United boosts Airbus, Boeing backlog
United Airlines added to its new jet backlog this week, with 50 more Boeing 787s and 60 more Airbus A321neos set to fly between 2028-2031, focusing on larger planes to increase capacity for both domestic and international operations.
Space, sound take center stage in JAL’s A350-1000 cabins
Japan Airlines’ flagship A350-1000 will enter service later this year with all new cabins nose-to-tail. For premium cabin travelers both space and sound feature heavily in the offering, while even in economy space is part of the plan.
United’s new single-aisle Polaris seat likely Adient’s Altitude
Who will manufacture the new Polaris single-aisle seat for United? All signs point to Adient, with United as the launch customer for the Altitude seat.
Making premium more accessible in United’s Polaris single-aisle design
The latest United Airlines’ single-aisle Polaris cabin offers up a unique design to increase cabin density while maintaining space for passengers. But it also presents a challenge for those traveling in a wheelchair. A second patent associated with the seating concept addresses that issue.