AA’s Redesigned Mobile App Focuses Heavily on Personalization

American Airlines (AA) has rolled out a comprehensive redesign of its mobile app to enhance the user experience. The update includes numerous new features and improvements, showcasing how the carrier is leveraging technology to meet evolving passenger needs. A More Personalized, Intuitive App AA’s redesigned app will boast a slew of new features that make […]

Aer Lingus Installs Recaro’s R3 Seats on its First A321XLR

The partnership between Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has reached a new milestone. Recaro has equipped Aer Lingus’ first Airbus A321XLR with its R3 long-range economy-class seat, marking the first time the R3 has been equipped on that aircraft type. The R3: Ultra-Lightweight, Yet Passenger-Centric The R3 economy-class seat is […]

AIX 2025: Thompson Aero Seating to Provide Business-Class Seats for THAI’s A321neos; China Southern to Launch its VantageXL+ Product

Thompson Aero Seating will provide business-class seats for THAI Airways’ (THAI) new Airbus A321neo fleet. In addition, the company announced that China Southern Airlines will be the launch customer for its new VantageXL+ product. The carrier will implement the seats on its upcoming A350 deliveries.  THAI’s A321neos will Offer an All-Round Premium Experience During the 2025 […]

WTCE 2025: Saudia Unveils Exclusive Elie Saab Amenity Kits

An exciting collaboration facilitated by FORMIA will see first- and business-class passengers traveling with Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, treated to amenity kits designed by renowned luxury lifestyle brand Elie Saab, marking the first time the designer has taken to the skies.  “This collaboration with Elie Saab is a defining moment in Saudia’s […]

AIX 2025: IdeaNova and SPI Showcase Two New Connected Cabin Solutions

During the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), IdeaNova Technologies and Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) have jointly unveiled two new connected cabin innovations: First, an IPTV solution that supports live TV, Digital Video Recording (DVR) and video-on-demand (VOD) content; and second, Inplay Flow, which enables passengers to mirror and cast YouTube videos directly to SPI seatback […]

AIX 2025: Thales Redefines LiveTV with the Official Launch of 360Stream

Kurt Weidemeyer, VP Product Management at Thales InFlyt Experience, provides an in-depth look at the company’s innovative 360Stream solution, which the company believes will change the face of in-flight entertainment as we know it.  Thales InFlyt Experience has a strong history of pushing the needle forward when it comes to in-flight entertainment and connectivity, as […]

AIX 2025: PAC Announces Saudia as Launch Customer for Converix Hosting Platform; Reveals Riyadh Air will Launch Modular Interactive

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) has unveiled Converix, its brand new open and neutral application hosting platform, and confirmed that Saudi Airlines (Saudia) will be the first to install the solution across its Dreamliner fleet of 18 Boeing 787-9s and 21 Boeing 787-10s. In addition, PAC shared the news that Riyadh Air will launch Modular Interactive […]

AIX 2025: Viasat to Integrate Telesat Lightspeed LEO Capacity into Multi-Orbit Network; Launches Amara Next-Gen IFC Solution

With the results from Viasat’s most recent Passenger Experience survey showing that 75 percent of participants would be more likely to select an airline that provides quality Wi-Fi, it’s of paramount importance that airlines can cater to their needs. With its news at Aircraft Interiors Expo, it’s clear Viasat is determined to rise to the […]

AIX 2025: Air Canada to Launch Airbus A220 Airspace Cabin; Amazon’s Project Kuiper LEO Network Joins HBCplus

As usual, Airbus made multiple announcements during its media briefing at Aircraft Interiors Expo covering cabin interiors, connectivity and maintenance.  XL Bins are Coming to Air Canada’s A220s in 2026 This year, the OEM revealed Air Canada as the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, which includes new […]

AIX 2025: Mirus Unveils New Reclining Economy Seat, Hawk Duo

Mirus Aircraft Seating (Mirus) has unveiled Hawk Duo, a reclining economy-class seat for single-aisle aircraft which, weighing less than 8.5 kilograms per passenger when fully dressed with a synthetic cover and lightweight seatbelt, is 20 percent lighter than its predecessor.  Alongside a five-inch mechanical recline, Mirus’ signature sculpted seating surfaces and a slimline armrest, the […]