Ethiopian Airlines announced plans to add another eleven 737 MAX to its fleet during the 2025 Dubai Air Show this week. But its plans for the aircraft’s interior is far more significant than the incremental order.
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Emirates Taps Safran Seats, Panasonic Avionics in Updated Retrofit Plans
The next tranche of Emirates’ retrofits will be a bit different inside, with updated seats and IFE/C systems, plus a new factory on the side.
China Southern Plans New Flagship Interiors, IFE/C for A350, A321neo
China Southern will update its cabin interiors as part of a brand refresh coming to the A350 and A321 fleets, including new partners for business class seats and IFE/C services.
New Pacific, beOnd Team for Premium US Service
Premium leisure airline beOnd plans to expand in the United States, riding the wave of growing premium demand. It will partner with New Pacific to make that happen.
Delta Confirms Mini-Suite Retrofit for A330ceo Fleet
Delta Air Lines plans to update its A330 fleet cabins, bringing mini-suites into the mix.
United’s Kirby Pitches Political Angle, Product Investment for Growth
Are passengers ready to pay more for a better product? United CEO Scott Kirby thinks so, and the company is working to make that happen, while also increasing international market share.
Qantas Expands XLR Fleet, Plans Lie-flat Beds
Qantas will expand its A321XLR fleet from 2028, including plans to change the way the aircraft are used in its operations.
Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access
Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.
JSX Pitches Premium Turboprop Play
Some of the most bougie seats flying in the USA may soon be on some of the smallest planes. JSX announced plans to acquire a pair of ATR42-600 turboprops to expand its fleet at the 2025 Paris Air Show, fitted in an all-premium layout.
"THE Room FX" Brings Business Class Update to ANA’s 787s
ANA’s new 787-9 cabin features an impressively wide sofa-style, yin-yang layout. This is a step-change update from the existing offering, and incremental update to THE Room, currently flying on its 777-300ER fleet.