Airlines have a new option for entertainment engagement and an ancillary revenue boost, thanks to Luci Live, an AI-backed travel companion integrated with the moving map.
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Iberia, Recaro Team for Sustainable Seating
Recaro’s R Sphere sustainability efforts are set to fly, with Iberia implementing key components of the program on an A320neo as part of a trial program.
SkyNook Offers Space, Privacy in Economy Class
Privacy doors in economy class? Collins Aerospace has the SkyNook design ready to go, and it appears at least one airline is interested in making it happen.
PaxEx PR: Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 highlights the innovation power of the cabin industry, with 24 finalists selected across eight categories.
Casting, Caching Set to Boost IFE Content
Airlines spend ton on content, hoping to keep passengers entertained on board. But for some travelers that will never be enough. Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) plans to enable casting from personal devices to its RAVE IFE screens to help.
flyadeal Picks A330neo for Fleet Expansion
Saudia’s flyadeal is in it for the long haul, with plans to acquire ten A330neo aircraft as part of a fleet expansion that will also see it stretch operations further east for passenger traffic.
Panasonic Avionics Launches Converix Inflight Application Hosting Platform
Data is everything and everywhere. For Panasonic Avionics the introduction of Converix, the company’s new on-board hosting platform, aims to help capture and manage that data, enabling solutions beyond inflight entertainment.
HBCplus Swaps, Line-fit Plans for Airbus Inflight Connectivity
The Viasat GX Aviation network has been the constellation of choice for more than 100 aircraft in the Airbus HBCplus program, which made the news of it being removed from offerability last week at AIX all the more interesting.
Astronics Launches SkyShow Moving Map Replacement, Featuring FlightPath3D
Airlines flying with the legacy Rockwell Collins moving map solution need a replacement, as that company exits the market. Enter Astronics, with its SkyShow Server, featuring FlightPath3D content.
Intelsat Sees Progress with Boeing for Multi-orbit ESA
Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.