Wider seats have long been part of the Airbus marketing push. That messaging has, however, shifted in recent years, with a narrower seat now seen as “standard” for the long-haul fleet. Now suppliers are feeling a bit of the squeeze as well.
Aircraft Interiors Expo
Introducing Helix, the new single-aisle economy class seat from Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace has launched a new economy class seat for the single-aisle aircraft market. Dubbed Helix, the seat aims to reduce weight while maintaining comfort on board.
AJet to offer inflight internet via TCI
AJet is bringing its fleet online. The Turkish airline will add in-flight connectivity, delivered by TCI Aircraft Interiors.
Thales FlytEDGE delivers a new paradigm for in-flight entertainment
Pitched as the first connected, cloud-based IFE system, Thales’ FlytEDGE promises a new level of content personalization as an engagement platform, not just an entertainment server.
Eclipse snags 50+ plane connectivity retrofit deal
Eclipse Global Connectivity will fit 50 aircraft with a multi-orbit inflight internet solution, with services delivered via SES’s multi-orbit satellite constellations.
Intelsat, JAL partner on LEO/GEO connectivity
Japan Airlines will continue its inflight connectivity partnership with Intelsat, adding service on its 737 MAX fleet from 2026. This deal, however, comes with a multi-orbit twist.
Condor taps Intelsat for inflight internet
Intelsat will deliver inflight internet to Condor’s fleet of new single-aisle aircraft. The A320neo and A321neo planes will offer passenger connectivity on routes across Europe and North Africa as they join the carrier’s fleet in the coming years.
IndiGo taps AirFi for on-board entertainment trial
India’s IndiGo is trailing wireless inflight entertainment this summer, powered by AirFi’s portable IFE solution. The three-month program, available through the IndiGo mobile app under the name HELLO 6E, will be available on flights between Delhi and Goa.
Anuvu validates dual-panel Ka-band antenna with in-flight testing
Anuvu continues to move forward on its path to delivering a multi-orbit, inflight connectivity solution with successful in-air testing of its new dual-panel Ka-band terminal, developed in partnership with QEST.
Increased supplier option a Plus
Should airlines be concerned that the Airbus HBCplus program limits their options for inflight connectivity? Perhaps not, as reports suggest additional supplier optionality on the horizon.