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BMW Designworks’ SPACEFRAME Makes the Case for a New Era of Economy Seating
May 4, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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One of the biggest opportunities for cabin innovation may now be in economy class, where millions of passengers still deal with outdated seating. While premium cabins have improved significantly over the past two decades, economy seats have often focused on thinner cushions, lower weight, and tighter layouts instead of meaningful comfort. For airlines trying to […]

AIX 2026: Panasonic Avionics Launches eXneo for Interim Legacy Cabin Upgrades
May 3, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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During its media briefing at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026, Panasonic Avionics Corporation launched eXneo, a retrofit seatback monitor solution designed to bring next-generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) capabilities to older aircraft cabins without a full interior overhaul. Available from 2027, the new product gives airlines a quicker and more affordable way to upgrade older Panasonic […]

Alaska Airlines Opens New Premium Suites Check-In Area at SEA
May 1, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Alaska Airlines has opened a new premium Suites check-in experience at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), giving top travelers a faster and more personalized airport journey at its largest hub. The exclusive facility is designed for international business -lass Suites guests and Atmos Titanium members, reinforcing Alaska’s push into premium long-haul travel. A New Premium Check-In […]

SCAT Airlines Selects Moment for Wireless IFE, Retail Upgrade
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Kazakhstan-based low-cost carrier SCAT Airlines has partnered with Moment to introduce a fully customized wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) and onboard commerce platform across its Boeing fleet. The agreement marks a major step in SCAT’s digital modernization strategy while strengthening Moment’s expansion into the fast-growing Central Asian aviation market. A New Digital Experience for a Growing […]

AIX 2026: Conetic Teases Launch Customer for Cloud-Native Media Engagement Platform
April 28, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Conetic Group showcased its new cloud-native media engagement platform at the 2026 Aircraft Interiors Expo, confirming it has secured a major airline with over 1,000 aircraft as the launch customer, which is set to be disclosed in the coming weeks.  The company began development on the end-to-end solution two years ago in response to the […]

AIX 2026: Air Canada, Collins Aerospace Unveil Aurora Suites, New A321XLR Cabin Experience
April 23, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Air Canada and Collins Aerospace unveiled a major new cabin program at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 that will see the introduction of the latter’s Aurora suites and next-generation economy-class seating across the airline’s incoming Airbus A321XLR fleet. The investment marks one of Air Canada’s most significant product upgrades in years and brings lie-flat seats […]

IdeaNova and Cadami Turn Aircraft Cabins into Smarter Streaming Hubs
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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IdeaNova and Cadami have partnered to turn aircraft cabins into local content delivery network (CDN) hubs, giving airlines a new way to deliver high-quality streaming while easing pressure on limited satellite bandwidth. The companies’ software-based system uses onboard caching, distributed storage, and smarter content delivery to bring media closer to passengers. Turning the Aircraft Cabin […]

Cathay Pacific Reveals The Wing, First Lounge in Hong Kong
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Cathay Pacific has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship lounge, The Wing, First, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking a new chapter in the airline’s premium ground experience. Reopening to customers on April 22, the refreshed lounge introduces a warmer, more human-centered approach to dining, privacy, and wellness. Part of Cathay Pacific’s wider global lounge […]