Several Boeing 747-8 aircraft are to be fitted with a Ka-band broadband internet solution by Lufthansa Technik from 2018. The company is currently fitting the technology on the A320 family for the Lufthansa Group, and holds STCs for the A330/A340 and Boeing 737 families. It also has STCs to install its Two-In-One-Solution (TIOS) antenna radome on BBJ1 (737-700) and BBJ2 … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Technik wins Boeing 747-8 Ka-band work
Cabin Systems
Astronics PGA launches several new products
Astronics PGA Avionics launched many new products at the Aircraft Interiors Expo; including motion and lighting systems, IFEC components and cabin management systems (CMS). Aspart of the lighting systems launch Astronics reviled two lighting systems that can be integrated into the seat or cabin. The first product is Mila; a personal reading light. A passenger can touch … [Read more...] about Astronics PGA launches several new products
TIOS radome developed by Lufthansa Technik
Lufthansa Technik has developed its first radome for the Ka-band, which provides faster data transfer. The TIOS (two-in-one solution) radome housing has a material layer structure that makes the installation of Ka-band antennas possible, offering optimal high-speed television and Internet connections for all Boeing Business Jets I (737-700) and II (737-800). Lufthansa … [Read more...] about TIOS radome developed by Lufthansa Technik
Upgrade CMS without changing woodwork
Alto Aviation offers a switch panel with customizable panel dimensions which provides the option to upgrade the CMS without having to change woodwork. The Alto Cadance Switch System (CSS) offers solutions switch panels with several module options that includes USB charging, HDMI, headphones, Bluetooth and ordinance signage. The switch panels come with predefined harness … [Read more...] about Upgrade CMS without changing woodwork
Inairvation offers integrated cabin retrofit solution
Inairvation offers an integrated cabin retrofit solution for Bombardier Global and Gulfstream G450/G550 jets. The baseline retrofit package includes nice HD CMS/IFE system, which is functionally integrated into new ergonomic sideledges. Optional features include 7” pop-up monitors and Inairvations unique illuminated wood floor. … [Read more...] about Inairvation offers integrated cabin retrofit solution