Air Tahiti Nui Renews Content Partnership with Spafax
Air Tahiti Nui has renewed its in‑flight entertainment (IFE) agreement with content provider Spafax through 2028, extending a partnership that began in 2013. The deal ensures continued access to a curated mix of French cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, world films, and first‑run Disney titles across the carrier’s network. The airline also remains an early adopter of Spafax’s Prism platform, part of the One integrated digital suite. The renewal coincides with the launch of a new twice‑weekly Papeete‑to‑Sydney service slated for December 2026.
Plaza Premium Group Unveils Bites Plates at Helsinki Airport
Plaza Premium Group has launched Bites & Plates, a new food‑and‑beverage concept on the ground floor of Helsinki Airport’s two‑story complex. The brand blends global small plates (“Bites”) with larger, nutritionally balanced mains (“Plates”) and features a Japandi‑inspired design aimed at...
Korean Air Expands First Class Pre-Order Meal Service to Overseas Departures
Korean Air is extending its First Class pre‑order meal service to long‑haul flights departing from nine major overseas cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and London. Passengers can select both first and second meals via the airline’s website or app from 21 days...
Sunclass Airlines Adds Pizza Slice to Light Meal Offering
Sunclass Airlines will start serving a hot pizza slice on its light‑meal menu from June 1, partnering with Monty’s Bakehouse. The move aims to broaden snack options for economy passengers and boost ancillary revenue. Sunclass says it will track passenger feedback...
Berjaya Air Debuts ATR HighLine Cabin with Geven Seats
Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72‑600 equipped with the ATR HighLine all‑Business Class cabin, featuring 26 Geven ETEREA seats. The configuration, certified by EASA and Malaysian authorities, offers aisle‑direct access and a spacious interior that rivals...
Safran Seats Signs MOA with Eastern Airlines Technic for MRO Collaboration
Safran Seats and Eastern Airlines Technic have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to deepen MRO collaboration on aircraft seating. The deal expands support beyond the existing first‑ and business‑class seats on Eastern’s 777 fleet to cover selected seats throughout their...
FlightPath3D Cloud Reaches 500 Aircraft Uptake Milestone
FlightPath3D announced that its Cloud platform now powers 500 active aircraft, with commitments covering more than 2,000 planes from carriers such as United Airlines and WestJet. The cloud‑native solution leverages high‑speed inflight internet to stream maps, points of interest and...
Air Caraïbes and French Bee Select Skyted for Onboard and Duty Free Pre-Orders
Skyted announced that Air Caraïbes and French bee will be the first airlines to offer Skyted 320, a voice‑controlled device, for onboard and duty‑free pre‑orders. The handheld lets passengers dictate messages, send voice notes, interact with an AI assistant, and take sensitive calls...
Expliseat Enters Business Class Segment with TiSeat S
Expliseat introduced the TiSeat S, a Business Class seat family built with titanium and carbon‑fiber, at AIX 2026. The seat claims up to 40 percent weight reduction versus typical Business Class seats, targeting regional jets such as Embraer E‑Jets and CRJ series. Lighter seats...
RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats Unveil “Origin” Concept for Next-Gen Premium Cabins
RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats unveiled the "Origin" concept at AIX 2026, a premium‑cabin prototype that merges advanced seating mechanics with an immersive U‑shaped micro‑LED display. The suite lets passengers toggle visual moods and environments while dynamic cushions and a regulated...
British Airways Adds Novel Foods’ Indulge Corn Snacks to European Service
British Airways has added Novel Foods' Indulge corn snacks to its European flight service, launching the co‑branded "Great British Crunch" range. The snacks, available in Jolly Good Sour Cream and Proper Smokehouse BBQ flavors, are marketed as bold, convenient, and...
TCI Aircraft Interiors Signs MoU with Dolby to Explore Immersive IFE
TCI Aircraft Interiors announced a memorandum of understanding with Dolby Laboratories to explore the use of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision in its inflight entertainment offerings. The MoU, unveiled at AIX 2026, initiates non‑binding discussions on integrating spatial audio and high‑dynamic‑range...
Astronics Launches Dual USB-C In-Seat Power Outlet
Astronics introduced the EmPower® 1327‑27 Dual USB‑Type‑C In‑Seat Power Outlet, delivering up to 60 watts across two USB‑C ports for aircraft cabins. The outlet can charge high‑power devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones simultaneously, or allocate the full 60 W to a...
Safran Group Names Kevin Pearson CEO of Safran Seats USA
Safran Group has appointed Kevin Pearson as chief executive of Safran Seats USA, the company’s U.S. aircraft‑seat business. Pearson brings two decades of experience within Safran, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain at...
Geven Strengthens Flyadeal Partnership with Premium Economy Seats for A330 Fleet
Geven is bolstering its partnership with Saudi low‑cost carrier flyadeal by supplying its Comoda AQ seat for the airline’s inaugural Premium Economy cabin on the A330‑900neo fleet. The 14‑seat cabin will debut in mid‑2027, offering a 38‑inch pitch, 8‑inch recline, USB‑C...
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Bucher Group Puts Airline Identity at the Center of Sustainable Cabin Innovation
Bucher Group used the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to unveil its new G1B galley platform, developed with Airbus and compliant with CS 25.795 safety standards. The company announced retrofit programs for Swiss International Air Lines, updating 12 777‑300ER and 14 A330‑300 aircraft...
Hughes and Delta Air Lines Strengthen Connectivity Offering Through Fusion IFC
Hughes Networks and Delta Air Lines have won the 2026 PAX Readership award for Best IFE & Connectivity in North America, recognizing their joint deployment of the Fusion inflight connectivity solution. Fusion combines ESA, KA‑ and KU‑band satellites from multiple...
Panasonic Bridges IFEC Gaps with Retrofits, LEO Connectivity and Self-Service Tools
Panasonic Avionics unveiled eXNeo, a retrofit kit that upgrades legacy X‑series inflight entertainment seats to Astrova‑class performance while minimizing certification effort. The company also expanded its connectivity portfolio by signing an MoU with Spacesail to add a second low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO)...
Foodcase Designs F B Concepts for the Realities of Flight
Foodcase International is expanding its concept‑driven service, creating customized meal, packaging and service solutions that fit each airline’s brand, cabin class and operational constraints. The firm designs ambient and frozen menus, ovenable sleeves for hot economy meals, and bento‑style cold...
En Route Scales Regional Ranges with Global Strategy
En Route International is rolling out region‑specific menu ranges while leveraging a global data‑driven innovation platform. The company’s new "Power of Possibility" research highlights a shift toward flexible, familiar, and experience‑focused inflight dining, prompting product launches such as a reimagined...
Porter Doubles Sun Destination Capacity for 2026 Winter Season
Porter Airlines is set to double its sun‑destination capacity for the 2026/27 winter, targeting nearly 5,000 flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline adds four new leisure cities—Aruba, Los Cabos, Montego Bay and San José, Costa Rica—and launches its first non‑domestic...
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Bluebox Delivers Flexible Future IFEC Options with Blueview
Bluebox Aviation Systems won the 2026 PAX Readership Award for Best IFE by a Supplier with its Blueview Cloud solution, a cloud‑based integration layer that hosts the full IFE suite on the ground and removes the need for onboard hardware....
Viasat Advances Multi-Orbit Vision with Consistent IFC
Viasat unveiled its AERA antenna, a 2.9‑inch low‑profile device that simultaneously beams to both LEO and GEO satellites. The dual‑beam system dynamically routes latency‑sensitive traffic via LEO and high‑capacity demand via GEO, delivering seamless inflight connectivity. Boeing has placed AERA...
Gategroup CEO Christoph Schmitz on Why Consistency Is the New Premium in Airline Catering
gategroup CEO Christoph Schmitz says consistency is the new premium in airline catering, pledging identical world‑class service from Zurich to Sydney. The company is pouring capital into digital infrastructure, AI‑driven forecasting and standardized production to lock in quality at scale....
Josh Emett Joins Air New Zealand as Culinary Ambassador
Air New Zealand has named Michelin‑starred chef Josh Emett its Culinary Ambassador, tasking him with creating signature dishes for the airline’s premium long‑haul cabins. The new menu, debuting in October 2026, will showcase native ingredients such as venison, kūmara, and kahawai across...
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Onboard Wellness Program
Fiji Airways introduced the FlyWell onboard wellness program, rolling out on June 1 for Business Class passengers on its long‑haul flights to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The initiative, developed with partners such as Firefly Recovery, Ra Optics and Magic Mind, offers wearable...
Virgin Atlantic Partners with Kolet to Keep Passengers Connected Abroad
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with travel eSIM provider Kolet to give passengers instant mobile data access abroad. The deal offers each traveler 1 GB of complimentary data for 48 hours, which can be purchased or activated via the airline’s app, booking...
Korean Air Unveils 747 Exhibit at California Science Center
Korean Air has donated its retired 747‑400, tail number HL7489, to the California Science Center, creating the Korean Air Aviation Gallery. The aircraft, which logged 13,842 flights and over 86,000 flight hours between 1994 and 2014, will be transformed into...
DOLL Introduces X-CAT L Highloader
DOLL has launched the X‑CAT L highloader, a new catering vehicle built to serve high‑capacity aircraft such as the A380’s upper deck. The larger‑format loader offers increased delivery height, enabling faster, more reliable galley service for wide‑body jets. It shares the...
EVA Air Selects Panasonic Avionics Arc™ 3D Inflight Map Platform
EVA Air has chosen Panasonic Avionics' Arc™ 3D inflight map platform for its Boeing 787, 777‑300ER and upcoming A350‑1000 aircraft. The airline becomes the first carrier in Taiwan to deploy the high‑resolution, interactive moving‑map software, including a new "Arc for...
Neo Space Group Selects ThinKom ThinAir Antenna for Multiple Airlines
Neo Space Group (NSG) has selected ThinKom’s ThinAir Ka2517 phased‑array antenna for installation on Saudia’s A320s and Riyadh Air’s upcoming A321neo fleet. Integrated by RAVE Aerospace, the kit will deliver multi‑orbit inflight connectivity through SES’s Open Orbits platform, offering up...
Stellar Entertainment Becomes Content Service Provider for Tigerair Taiwan
Stellar Entertainment has been appointed as the Content Service Provider for Tigerair Taiwan’s first inflight entertainment (IFE) offering across its A320 fleet. Working with Bluebox Aviation Systems’ wireless Wow platform, Stellar will stream Hollywood blockbusters, regional hits and popular TV...
AIX 2026 Points to Next Era of Cabin Innovation
The 25th Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) convened in Hamburg April 14‑16, drawing over 12,500 attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors, underscoring the cabin’s role as a key airline differentiator. The show highlighted premiumization, lightweight modular seating, and a shift in inflight...
WTCE 2026 Spotlights the Future of Onboard Hospitality
World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026 convened over 160 airlines from 66 countries at Hamburg Messe, drawing 4,000 visitors and 319 exhibitors, including 79 newcomers. The three‑day show highlighted innovations across food, drink, packaging, amenities, and onboard...
En Route Launches Butter-Filled Rolls to Transform Economy Class Dining
En Route has introduced an industry‑first butter‑filled ciabatta roll for Economy and Premium Economy cabins, embedding soft, spreadable butter directly into the bread. The innovation addresses long‑standing passenger frustration with cold, hard butter packets and cold bread, delivering a bakery‑style...
Snackbox To Go Sharpens Airline BoB Strategy with Benchmarking Tool
Snackbox To Go unveiled its BoB Benchmarking Tool at WTCE 2026, offering airlines a data‑driven way to compare European buy‑on‑board menus. The platform surfaces pricing, assortment depth and untapped "white‑space" opportunities, allowing carriers to fine‑tune product mix and revenue strategy. The...
Air India Makes Family Travel More Fun with Cloud Chasers
Air India has introduced Cloud Chasers, a global kids‑focused program that consolidates its child‑centric products into a single offering. The initiative provides activity kits for children aged three to nine on flights longer than eight hours, a refreshed First Flight...
Repair, Refinish, Revive: Mankiewicz Gives Cabin Parts Second Life with Coating Solutions
Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings used the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 to promote its "Repair, Refinish, Revive" cabin‑interior coating portfolio. The company highlighted the ALEXIT FST micro‑effect system and ALEXIT EcoChrome trim coating, both designed for rapid application, scratch resistance and sustainability. Partnerships with...
Flying Food Group Launches Service on LOT Polish Airlines SFO Route
Flying Food Group has begun providing in‑flight catering for LOT Polish Airlines’ new nonstop San Francisco‑Warsaw route, which launched on May 6. The service operates four times weekly, marking LOT’s first direct flight between the two cities and expanding Flying Food’s partnership...
Jiatai Earns Airbus Quality Champion Award at 2026 Supplier Symposium
Jiatai Aircraft Equipment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of AVIC Cabin Systems, was named the sole Airbus China Quality Champion at the 2026 Airbus China Suppliers Symposium. The award highlights Jiatai's excellence in product quality, delivery reliability, and collaborative supply‑chain performance....
Gategroup and Lufthansa Create a New Global Benchmark for Long-Haul Onboard Experience
Lufthansa has globally launched its Future Onboard Experience (FOX), a two‑year transformation of long‑haul service that rolls out across First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes. The program, developed with gategroup, centers on personalization, comfort and "Signature Moments" and features...
Gen Phoenix Pushes Circularity From Ambition to Action with CirculAir Playbook
Gen Phoenix has launched the CirculAir Playbook, a roadmap that embeds circularity into aircraft interior design from the outset. The guide stresses designing materials for full‑lifecycle value, meeting FAA and EASA certification, and scaling through supply‑chain collaboration. It highlights spacer‑fabric seat...
Bucher Extends Galley Lifecycles with Lufthansa Group Refurbishment
Bucher Leichtbau completed a large‑scale galley refurbishment for Lufthansa Group, updating A320/A321 galleys originally installed in 2011. The program used inspection, structural assessment and targeted upgrades rather than full replacement, extending service life. Bucher’s lightweight aluminum frames and modular design...
Novel Foods Unveils Exclusive Range of Indulge Corn Snacks for British Airways
Novel Foods announced that its Indulge corn snack line will be served on British Airways’ European routes under the exclusive "The Great British Crunch" brand. The range was co‑designed with the airline to match the cabin experience, featuring bold flavors,...
SATS Acquires Majority Stake in Nanjing Weizhou Airline Food
SATS Ltd. has increased its stake in Nanjing Weizhou Airline Food (NWA) to 90%, securing operational control of the leading Chinese frozen‑aviation‑meal producer. The move builds on a 2019 investment that helped NWA double its revenue as airlines shift toward...
KC Flight Catering Breaks Ground on Lahore Facility to Support Growth
KC Flight Catering has broken ground on a 35,000‑square‑foot catering plant at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport. The greenfield facility is designed to produce up to 20,000 meals per day and will feature solar‑energy systems and HACCP‑compliant workflows. It is...
CCE Group Acquires InTech Aerospace to Expand Cabin MRO Capabilities
CCE Group announced the acquisition of Houston‑based InTech Aerospace, adding cabin maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to its portfolio. The deal, disclosed on April 30, expands CCE’s interior refurbishment, fabrication and aftermarket support services. By integrating InTech, CCE strengthens its...
Etihad Introduces Destination Collection Amenity Kits with LANEIGE Partnership
Etihad Airways is rolling out a Destination Collection of 14 collectible Business Class amenity kits this summer, each featuring city‑inspired designs and unique serial numbers. The kits come in two styles, Pouch and Slim, with seven colorways representing destinations such...
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Moment Partners with SCAT Airlines to Deliver Wireless IFE Across Fleet
Moment announced a partnership with Kazakhstan‑based SCAT Airlines to install its wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system across the carrier’s fleet. The deal, signed on March 4, makes SCAT the first Central Asian airline to adopt Moment’s Flymingo Box, a compact, autonomous...
Emirates Showcases Retrofit Programme in Playful New Campaign
Emirates has unveiled a new video campaign to promote its US$5 billion aircraft retrofit programme, which will refurbish 219 wide‑body jets. The ad, styled as a DIY home‑renovation gameshow, follows a captain’s family as they “renovate” a 777, then shifts to...