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Behind Alaska Airlines’ Aurora Split-Cabin IFE Choice

4 October 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Alaska Airlines 737s parked at the gate in Seattle.

Limiting IFE screens to only some seats on a plane is incredibly rare, but Alaska Airlines will do precisely that in its upcoming Aurora premum 737 MAX 10 layout. The reasons offered are interesting.

This story is about: 737 MAX 10, Alaska Airlines, Astrova, Aurora, certification, embedded IFE, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, premium cabin, Premium Reserve, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets

29 September 2026 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Alaska Airlines is ready for a true premium play. The carrier will introduce a MAX 10 sub-fleet with lie-flat beds and premium economy, add premium economy to its widebody fleet, and more.

This story is about: Astrova, Aurora, business class, Collins Aerospace, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, lie-flat beds, MiQ, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, premium cabin, premium economy, Premium Reserve, Recaro, seating, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Avianca Insignia Launches with Updated Long-haul Business Class Experience

9 September 2026 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Guy relaxing while holding a drink in a business class seat

Avianca will refresh its long-haul business class offering, bringing an updated travel experience to its 787-8 fleet.

This story is about: 787, 787-8, Avianca, business class, Collins Aerospace, Collins Elements, Elements, Insignia, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, Super Diamond Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

What to Expect from JetBlue’s BlueFirst Offering

1 September 2026 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

JetBlue will (finally) bring Bluetooth pairing to the cabin, plus a tablet holder in the tray table for BlueFirst customers (image via JetBlue)

BlueFirst – the new premium seating for JetBlue – is almost ready to fly. Here’s what JetBlue says travelers can expect on board.

This story is about: BlueFirst, Blueprint, Bluetooth, dining, first class, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, Joanna Geraghty, premium cabin, seating, seats, Thales, Thales Inflyt, USB, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Bermudair Picks A220 for Fleet Expansion

22 July 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of a Bermudair A220 with a colorful, tropical tail.

Bermudair has big plans for expansion, choosing the A220-300 as the backbone of an upgraded and up-gauged) fleet.

This story is about: A220, A220-30, Airbus, BermudAir, economy class, Farnborough, FIA2026, premium cabin, Safran, Safran Cabin, Safran Seats, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

Unum Two Forward-Facing Business Class Mini-Suites Ready for the Runway

24 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

overhead of three rows of Unum Two business class seats in a very dark color scheme

Unum Aircraft Seating now offers business class beds in forward-facing layout, as its Unum Two seats go to market.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, business class, certification, Chris Brady, EASA, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats, Unum Aircraft Seating, Unum Two Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Boeing’s E-Lounge: A Digital Workspace in the Sky

20 April 2026 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The E-Lounge digital workspace concept brings privacy to those chatting, and serenity to the rest of the cabin (image via Boeing)

Improving inflight internet means more passengers will expect (or be expected) to spend more time collaborating with coworkers while flying. A new digital lounge concept aims to make that tolerable for everyone in the cabin.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, ancillary revenue, Boeing, premium cabin, seating, seats, Tom Eaton Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Expliseat Goes Premium with TiSeat S Launch

14 April 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

rendering of a regional jet cabin with Expliseat's premium seats at the front in a 1-2 layout and economy behind in a 2-2 arrangement.

Expliseat aims to shake up the regional jet seating market with TiSeat S, a new premium cabin offering bringing weight savings and innovation to the segment.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX26, Amaury Barberot, Expliseat, premium cabin, regional jet, seating, seats, TiSeat, TiSeat S 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

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

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