FTE caught up with AirAsia’s Steven Dickson, who revealed the airline’s plans to launch a CRM system and trial in-flight entertainment and connectivity.

FTE caught up with AirAsia’s Steven Dickson, who revealed the airline’s plans to launch a CRM system and trial in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
Delta Air Lines will invest more than $770 million in upgrading its narrow-body fleet, which will see the introduction of slim-line seats, satellite TV and power sockets.
Gulf Air has signed agreements with Avianor, Zodiac Aerospace and B/E Aerospace to upgrade its A330 fleet with lie-flat seats and a new IFE system.
Read our round-up of the five key onboard passenger experience trends to watch out for in 2014, including personalisation, crew empowerment, wireless IFE and in-flight phone calls.
FTE explores the views of OnAir, Panasonic, Gogo, Delta, Southwest and others on the potential lifting of the FCC ban on cell phone use in-flight.
KLM has launched a new gifting service called ‘KLM Wannagives’, which allows people to surprise friends and family with a present while they are in the air.
Content plans: An interdisciplinary series of workshops, industry site tours, and networking opportunities in Pittsburgh, which will bring together aviation and robotics industry professionals to solve technical aviation challenges with robotics solutions.
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Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) selections, Geneva Airport presentation, recap on holiday operations, and new member presentation.
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Content plans: Featuring presentations by Schiphol Group’s Innovation Hub, Schiphol Group Aviation Solutions, and more.
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Air Canada has released details of the cabin and seating design for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered in spring 2014. View the video preview here.
Boeing has offered an insight into the in-flight experience of 2020 with the launch of the 777X, which will include a number of passenger-focused features, including repositioned windows and advanced cabin lighting.
A new concept for an economy airline seat that can be adjusted to increase or decrease seat width and allow for flexible pricing has been launched by design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell.
Emirates is introducing 50 hours of new children’s IFE content to keep young customers entertained and their parents relaxed during the winter holiday season.
A new concept for an economy airline seat that can be adjusted to increase or decrease seat width and allow for flexible pricing has been launched by design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell.
Emirates is introducing 50 hours of new children’s IFE content to keep young customers entertained and their parents relaxed during the winter holiday season.
FTE spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the airline’s plans to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi within five years and live television onboard all flights.
FTE caught up with Boeing Company’s Rachelle Ornan to find out what the aircraft manufacturer has planned and what we can expect of the future onboard experience.
Hawaiian Airlines will introduce new Extra Comfort Economy seating in June 2014, offering passengers more legroom, priority boarding, power outlets and on-demand IFE.
Etihad Airways has introduced eight live television channels, which will broadcast news and sport on 21 of its widebody aircraft.
Japan Airlines has announced that it is expanding its ‘JAL New Sky Project’, which will include a cabin interior refurbishment and installation of onboard Wi-Fi on some domestic flights.
Airbus is lobbying all airlines to offer at least 18-inch wide seats on economy long-haul flights following research into passengers’ in-flight sleep quality.
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