Vietnam Airlines has become just the second airline to operate the new Airbus A350 and now has its sights set on a wide-reaching upgrade to its long-haul fleet.


Vietnam Airlines has become just the second airline to operate the new Airbus A350 and now has its sights set on a wide-reaching upgrade to its long-haul fleet.

The new B777 Premium Economy will include 24 seats pitched at 41 inches, a personalised meal service and a self-service food and beverage refrigerator.

Brazilian carrier GOL has signed up to the high-speed 2Ku connectivity service, as well as the Gogo Vision and Gogo TV in-flight entertainment products.

Alitalia has revealed extensive upgrades to all cabin classes, covering IFE, connectivity, the meal service and the level of personalisation offered onboard.
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easyJet is investing in a raft of new technologies to improve its operations, and among them is 3D printing, which will be used to replace parts like arm rests.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has teamed up with Toyota Boshoku Corporation to develop a new economy class seat, which will be rolled out in June 2015.

FTE takes a look at how Airbus’ 11-abreast A380 seating, Boeing’s future cabin vision, and the latest products from Jamco and STG could impact passenger comfort.
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Following extensive research and investment, Air France’s new Economy and Business Class cabins have been showcased on a flight between Toulouse and Paris.

FTE explores how the likes of Airbus, Thai Airways, Icelandair, Emirates, Thomson Airways and Etihad are creating unique in-flight experiences.

JetBlue will introduce its “Mint Experience” on services to Aruba and Barbados, making it the first US carrier to offer lie-flat seats on services to the Caribbean.

Hawaiian Airlines has completed the retrofit on the first of 18 Boeing 717 aircraft, which now boasts an island-inspired cabin interior and slimline seats.

Lufthansa has completed the retrofit of its new First Class cabin, which features eight lie-flat seats, on all of its long-haul aircraft based at Munich Airport.

FTE spoke to STG Aerospace to find out why aircraft cabin lighting solutions are now higher up airlines’ lists of priorities than ever before.

Air Astana has introduced an Economy Sleeper Class, which combines three economy class seats and includes a mattress, pillow, duvet and amenity kit.

Icelandair has introduced its new Hekla Aurora aircraft, which is inspired by the Aurora Borealis and features a one-of-a-kind onboard lighting display.
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