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Which will be the world’s largest airline?

Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. reached agreement on a merger deal yesterday that, if approved, would create the world’s largest airline. The combined airline will be headquartered in Atlanta, GA and will retain the Delta name. The merged carrier will have nearly $18 billion enterprise value, and will be run by Delta […]

Hawaii Superferry to resume service

Hawaii Superferry has announced it will resume service between Oahu and Maui starting Monday, April 7. The interisland ferry has been out of service since February 13 for repairs and maintenance. It was scheduled to be in dry dock until April 22, but its return was urged after Aloha Airlines halting all passenger service due […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: Infants protected by Hoover preserver…

Hoover Industries is here at Hamburg promoting its array of lifejackets and life rafts, but also its other capabilities, including aircraft interior design and manufacture.
One product on display is the infant/small child life preserver. “This is the only device in existence to truly provide 100 percent safety for infants. If a plane did go […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: AmSafe shows That it CARES

AmSafe is here at Hamburg on a high, promoting its CARES – Child Aviation Restraint System. Hot on the heels of a Crystal Cabin Award – Judges’ Commendation Prize for cross-category products and concepts.
CARES is specifically aimed at the 10kg to 20kg (22lbs to 44lbs) children. Typically this covers the two to four […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: IFPL sells the sound of silence

British exhibitor Inflight Peripherals Ltd is sounding off here about a product portfolio that includes a noise-cancelling audio jack and a couple of docking stations for passenger personal entertainment devices.
The jacks comprise the highly reliable Long-Life design, the easy-to-maintain Rapid Fit and the low-cost noise-cancelling INCAM. The docking stations are designed for in-seat installation and […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: Inmarsat Aero is climbing steeply

Mobile satellite operator Inmarsat is here to showcase its new SwiftBroadband 432kbit/sec service, which is expected to contribute to a soaraway increase in the company’s aeronautical earnings in the coming years.
For the financial year ended on December 31 London-headquartered Inmarsat reported growth in aero revenues of more than 44 per cent, outstripping its maritime (9 […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: Tisca Tiara’s jewel in the crown

Unveiling its new ultra-lightweight carpet is Swiss company Tisca Tiara mobility textiles.
The family run company has developed an innovative new lightweight carpet quality resulting in 25% weight saving compared to standard aircraft carpets.
“The ultra-lightweight carpet is a breakthrough for Tisca Tiara as no other company has produced one as light, or as durable and […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: Reading the market for all scenarios

Schott is showcasing a selection of its reading lights, as well as flat panel lights, starlights, fibre optics and side emitting fibres.
“The market is moving to luxury and comfort for the passenger – more of a lounge style. There is a drive to get rid of the old technical style and change to a […]

Aircraft interiors EXPO: New generation from Luminator

Mark IV Luminator is promoting its third generation enhanced cabin lighting system (ECLS Gen III,)
“We were the first to market with 100% LED mood lighting system, shipping the first ECLS products to Qantas Airlines in 2003 and we have more aircraft flying ECLS mood lighting than any other manufacturer,” says aircraft business director Todd Schoel.
“The […]