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Collins Scores Trio of Airlines for Helix Launch

16 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Showing off a tablet holder option for IFE, as well as a convenient in-seat USB power option, on the new Helix economy class seat (image via Collins Aerospace)

Helix, the newest economy class seat from Collins Aerospace is contracted to fly on three international airlines covering more than 200 aircraft.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, Collins Aerospace, economy class, Helix, seating, seats, Steve Kotso Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Air Canada Picks Collins Aurora Mini-Suites for A321XLRs

14 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Looking down the aisle from the front galley with seven rows of business class seats in a 1-1 layout

Air Canada’s A321XLR will fly with a customized version of the Collins Aurora mini-suite seat for its business class cabin when it enters service later this year.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, Aurora, business class, Collins Aerospace, economy class, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats, Signature Class, suites Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Expliseat Snags Pair of US Airline Customers

13 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Expliseat TiSeat 2X includes USB power and a PED/cup holder (image via Air France)

The Expliseat TiSeat 2X will soon be flying on regional affiliates for two US airlines, marking the company’s first customers in the US market.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, economy class, Expliseat, regional jet, seating, seats, Ti2, TiSeat, TiSeat 2V, TiSeat 2X, turboprop Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Refreshed 787 Takes Flight for Jetstar

8 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

nose-on view of a 787 on the ramp with blue skies behind.

A new generation of long-haul flying launches in Australia this week, as Jetstar introduces its first refreshed 787.

This story is about: 787, Burrana, crew rest, Dreamliner, economy class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Jetstar, JetStar Airways, premium cabin, premium economy, Qantas, Recaro, RISE, seating, seats, Stephanie Tully, Streaming IFE, USB-C, ViaSat, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Iberia, Recaro Team for Sustainable Seating

2 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Recaro's R1 and R2 seats offer sustainability features including upcycled fishing nets on the literature pocket, now set to fly with Iberia (image via Recaro)

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.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, CCA24, CCA26, certification, Crystal Cabin Awards, economy class, Mark Hiller, R Sphere, R1, R2, Recaro, seating, seats, sustainability Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

easyJet Picks Ultralight Mirus Kestrel Seats for Future Fleet

23 March 2026 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Rows of very slimline, dark grey, economy class seats in an easyJet cabin mockup.

Mirus scored a massive contract for its Kestrel seat, with easyJet signing to install it on more than 230 new aircraft.

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, Ben McGuire, David MOrgan, EasyJet, economy class, emissions, Kestrel, Mirus, Mirus Kestrel, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Spirit Pushes Premium Pivot for Bankruptcy Exit

16 March 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Spirit Airlines A320 with the Thales wifi radome installed; that hardware will be removed from the 20 planes being sold

A big part of Spirit Airlines’ plan for exiting bankruptcy this summer: Betting on premium to drive its future revenues. But, also, the carrier is still not entirely sure what that premium looks like.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, bankruptcy, Big Front Seat, bundling, co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, Dave Davis, economy class, elite status, first class, FreeSpirit, frequent flier, frequent flyer, premium cabin, premium economy, priority boarding, seating, seats, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

SkyNook Offers Space, Privacy in Economy Class

22 February 2026 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Birdseye view of a few rows in economy class on a plane, where the back row is configured with the Collins Aerospace SkyNook, an area too small for a seat replaced by a baby carrier.

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.

This story is about: 777, 787, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX26, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Boeing, CCA26, Collins Aerospace, Crystal Cabin Awards, economy class, Jefferey McKee, seating, seats, SkyNook Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

PaxEx PR: Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

16 February 2026 By PaxEx PR Leave a Comment

The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 highlights the innovation power of the cabin industry, with 24 finalists selected across eight categories.

This story is about: accessibility, Air France, Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX26, ANA, business class, CCA26, Collins Aerospace, Crystal Cabin Awards, Delta Air Lines, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Jamco, premium cabin, premium economy, Quvia, R Sphere, RAVE Aerospace, Recaro, seating, SkyNook, Stelia Aerospace, Thompson Aero, United Airlines, VantageNOVA, wheelchairs, ZIM Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Economy Plus Seating Now Live on Qantas

2 February 2026 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Passengers flying with Qantas from 6 February will have access to the carrier’s new Economy Plus* cabin layout. The new, paid premium offering will initially be available on the carrier’s 737, A220, and A321XLR aircraft.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, economy class, Economy Plus, elite status, Qantas, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

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