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AIX 2026: SES Expands Connected Cabin Strategy with Google, Japan Airlines, and Boeing Partnerships
April 14, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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SES is using Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 to highlight a broader push into next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC), covering passenger experience, airline partnerships, and aircraft integration. The company announced a partnership with Google to simplify Android connectivity, expanded its work with Japan Airlines on long-haul multi-orbit connectivity, and reached a key milestone with Boeing on […]

AIX 2026: Moment Expands Connected Cabin with Flymingo Deployment and ISP-Independent Wi-Fi Portal
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Moment is expanding its role in the connected cabin with two major updates announced around Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026. The company has secured a new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) deal with Garuda Indonesia using its Flymingo Box solution, and is also introducing an ISP-independent Wi-Fi portal that changes how airlines manage connectivity. Together, these […]

Air Canada Grows Café Concept with New Openings in Vancouver and Montréal
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Air Canada is expanding its premium airport experience with the opening of new Air Canada Café locations in Montréal and Vancouver, strengthening its investment in the ground experience for passengers. These new cafés build on the airline’s growing concept, combining lounge comfort with a faster, more flexible option for eligible travelers. Together, the openings reflect […]

Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Starlink Rollout Across Fleet
April 13, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Virgin Atlantic is accelerating its rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet. The airline will begin installations on its Airbus A350 aircraft in May, marking the first phase of a broader plan to bring consistent, high-performance internet to every aircraft. The move builds on Virgin Atlantic’s earlier commitment to make onboard connectivity a core part […]

FlightPath3D Turns Inflight Map into Intelligent Travel Companion with Luci Live
April 12, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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FlightPath3D has introduced Luci Live, an AI-powered upgrade that turns the inflight moving map into a more interactive travel tool. It brings real-time, personalized features to the map experience, letting passengers ask questions, explore destinations, and make bookings during their journey. It shifts in-flight entertainment (IFE) from something passengers watch to something they can interact […]

“C”-Galley Design from JAMCO and JAXA Designed to Improve Crew Operations In-Flight
April 10, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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JAMCO and JAXA have been named finalists for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Cabin Technologies category for their Cabin Crew Centered or “C”-Galley, a new aft galley concept designed to improve how cabin crew work onboard. The layout separates key service tasks, reduces crowding, and improves efficiency without taking up more space. By […]

Testori Textiles Creates Plant-Based Fiber Textile System for Aviation Industry
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Testori Textiles has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Sustainable Cabin category for its Plant-based Fibre Textile System. The new material platform introduces plant-based fibers across key cabin applications, including seat covers, curtains, and wall surfaces. By replacing fossil-based materials without compromising aviation standards, Testori shows that sustainability and […]

Terry Steiner will Receive 2026 APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore
April 9, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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The APEX Lifetime Achievement Award annually recognizes an individual whose career has made a lasting impact on the passenger experience and driven meaningful change across the aviation industry. In 2026, that honor will be given to two recipients, including Terry Steiner, Founder and President of Terry Steiner International (TSI), at the APEX FTE EXPO in […]