NASA has awarded $16.5 million between four research groups to be used for continued development of private and commercial aviation (airliner) technology in order to improve the next generation of aircraft by providing improved safety, fuel and cost efficiency. The study is aimed at 2030/35 timeframe aircraft, so called “N+3 Generation” ("three generations beyond the current … [Read more...] about NASA awards $16.5 million towards development of the future airliner…
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VIP gaming seat on show at Aircraft Interiors Expo
A prototype of the “NFW (Not for Wimps)” concept seat created by the British manufacturers Contour Aerospace Ltd and Factorydesign is on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg this week. The seat provides and integrated in-flight gaming experience, complete with screen, sound modules and sleek contour seat. The seat could possibly appeal to the adventurous VIP … [Read more...] about VIP gaming seat on show at Aircraft Interiors Expo
Hong Kong Airlines order two Boeing 787-8 VIP aircraft
The Asia Aerospace International Expo & Congress 2011 opened today (8th March) at the Asia WorldExpo Centre in Hong Kong to a flurry of Far Eastern based orders. Among the orders placed of interest are x2 Boeing 787-8’s for VIP use, placed by HNA Group’s Hong Kong Airlines. In addition to the two 787-8 VIP’s, HNA Group also plans to purchase thirty 787-9 Dreamliners and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines order two Boeing 787-8 VIP aircraft
Iacobucci Electronics and BMW Designworks team
Iacobucci Electronics has launched a new VIP seat designed by BMW DesignworksUSA. Iacobucci HF Electronics, a leading manufacturer of galley inserts for commercial and business aviation, has entered a new market with the launch of a VIP seat designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA. A new business unit and team were created by Iacobucci HF to manage this new product line, … [Read more...] about Iacobucci Electronics and BMW Designworks team