Cabin Interior and Electronics

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies

The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.

Aircraft

Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Makes Airshow Debut

The ex-Air China 777-200 flies final test mission from Seattle to Changi via Osaka.

Airlines

Sichuan Airlines' New A350s Will Feature Thales's Core IFE

Thales will install its latest Core IFE inflight entertainment systems on Sichuan Airlines' A350s, which are due to enter service at the end of 2021.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

ST Engineering Displays Expandable Lavatory

Singapore’s engineering giant designed its expandable lav for retrofit or factory line-fit on Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Shows Off 2Ku Connectivity in Singapore

Onboard connectivity provider Gogo highlights its award-winning 2Ku broadband system at the Singapore Airshow.

Aircraft

Embraer's Best-selling Jet Gets Even More Phenomenal

Embraer Executive Jets announced an upgraded Phenom 300 that can fly faster and further, offers a quieter cabin, and has more capable avionics.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bucher Shows New Quick-change EMS Kit

Swiss EMS specialist Bucher touts new H135 HEMS AC67 flex for quick, multi-role cabin conversions.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Metro Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e

Air medical operations provider Metro Aviation delivers first U.S.-made EC145e to Duke Life Flight.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

Avionics

Honeywell Brings Focus On Connectivity To Heli-Expo

The Phoenix-based manufacturer has made several improvements to its Sky Connect satcom system.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212

Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Western Completes First Gogo Avance Install on PC-24

Boise, Idaho-based FBO operator and MRO provider Western Aircraft has completed 20 percent of big modifications worldwide on the PC-24.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Ups Funding, Delays Network Launch to 2Q20

In-flight connectivity service provider SmartSky Networks has received $25 million more in funding and delayed commercial network launch to mid-2020.

Aircraft

Airbus To Offer Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows

Gentex’s electronically dimmable windows now come as standard equipment on the Boeing 787 family and will be available on Airbuses.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Teams with Aston Martin on Special-edition ACH130

Airbus Corporate Helicopters revealed its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition at Courchevel in the French alpine skiing region.

Aircraft

Pilots Arrested In Connection with Ghosn's Escape from Japan

Turkish police are investigating the apparent use of a private jet to help indicted former auto executive Carlos Ghosn to escape from Japan to Lebanon.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cybersecurity a Growing Challenge for Aviation

The aviation industry must face the growing risk of cyber attacks on its technology infrastructure, according to an Atlantic Council report.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Plunges into Hydrographics for Cabin Components

Duncan Aviation has delivered a Gulfstream G150 and Bombardier Challenger 300 with countertops created using hydrographic printing, a new finish option.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Sees Influx of Completions, Mx Projects

In all, the company has projects on four privately-owned Boeing 737s, three Airbus A319s, and a Global 5000 and 6000.

Avionics

Ingenio, Dassault Team on PED Solutions for Falcons

Ingenio Aerospace has teamed with Dassault Falcon to develop “plug and play” personal electronic device receptacles for Falcon 2000, 900 and 7X cabins.