American Airlines’ new Flagship Suite will officially take flight on 5 June 2025, connecting the carrier’s Chicago O’Hare hub to Los Angeles and London.
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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.
Collins Launches Seating Refresh Options for Pinnacle
Collins Aerospace sees an opportunity to help airlines upgrade older economy class seats rather than replacing their Pinnacle product on board.
Assessing Aviation Accessibility at AIX 2025
Accessibility remains a hot topic of conversation at Aircraft Interiors Expo. And, as in prior years, it was challenging to sort real progress from hype.
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.
Extra Premium: A Flat Bed in Premium Economy
The lie-flat option on LEVEL can be a spectacular value, with near-business class comfort at a premium economy price. Assuming you can find it.
Finalists of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2025: New Innovations For the Future of Flight
The next generation of aviation innovation will be shaped by the innovators of today. The 2025 Crystal Cabin Awards finalists are among those expected to have outsized impact.
Collins confirms Allegris seat delays
Multiple reports earlier this week tied delivery delays of Lufthansa’s new 787 aircraft to certification challenges with the new Allegris business class seats for that aircraft. Collins Aerospace, the manufacturer of those seats, has now confirmed the delays.
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
Aria suites set to fly in Cathay Pacific premium revamp
A new premium experience is set to fly for Cathay Pacific as the Aria Suite for its 777-300ER fleet was unveiled this week in Hong Kong.