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AIX 2025: Thompson Aero Seating to Provide Business-Class Seats for THAI’s A321neos; China Southern to Launch its VantageXL+ Product
April 11, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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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
April 10, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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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
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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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
April 9, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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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
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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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
April 8, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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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
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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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
 | Written by apexmedia

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 […]

AIX 2025: Maxposure Limited Acquires Neutral Digital
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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New Delhi-based Maxposure Limited, which includes Aeroplay Entertainment, has announced the acquisition of UK company Neutral Digital, which specializes in immersive experiences, CGI and extended reality (XR) solutions for the aviation market. Moving forward, Maxposure will strategically invest in Neutral Digital’s growth and technology development as well as exploring cross-selling synergies with its existing portfolio, […]

AIX 2025: ThinKom to Optimize QoE with Quvia Partnership
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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A new partnership between ThinKom Solutions and AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) platform Quvia, formerly known as Neuron, will allow airlines to optimize their in-flight connectivity (IFC) experience. The companies’ fully integrated offering combines ThinKom’s ThinAir Plus terminal with Quvia Grid, Quvia’s AI-powered network management solution. The result enables airlines to support multiple concurrent data […]