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Air India completes first 787-8 cabin retrofit, with 26 refurbished Dreamliners set to enter long-haul service

Air India’s first fully retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) has arrived in Delhi after a non-stop ferry flight from California, completing the cabin refresh for the first of 26 aircraft. The update adds new business-class suites, premium economy, and a revised livery ahead of UK, Europe, US and Far East deployments.

2026-04-13T15:14:42.035228-07:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta refreshes Delta One for next-gen A350-1000s; suite rollout expands to A330-200/300 from early 2027

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

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American Airlines cabin crew demand London Heathrow pay premium after catering-supplier change

2026-04-13T09:34:13.442922-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

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Air India completes first 787-8 cabin retrofit, with 26 refurbished Dreamliners set to enter long-haul service Air India’s first fully retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) has arrived in Delhi after a non-stop ferry flight from California, completing the cabin refresh for the first of 26 aircraft. The update adds new business-class suites, premium economy, and a revised livery ahead of UK, Europe, US and Far East deployments.

2026-04-13T15:14:42.035228-07:00

Air India completes first 787-8 cabin retrofit, with 26 refurbished Dreamliners set to enter long-haul service

Via Satellite

ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity ThinKom has introduced the ThinAir Nexus, a space-optimized multi-orbit electronically steered antenna designed for airline in-flight connectivity. The company says it delivers ThinKom’s multi-orbit performance in a footprint comparable to LEO-only ESAs, targeting efficiency, size, power, and installation simplicity in the same form factor as single-orbit ESA solutions.

2026-04-13T11:55:52.317728-07:00

ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit ESA for airline in-flight connectivity

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines cabin crew demand London Heathrow pay premium after catering-supplier change American Airlines flight attendants are pressing for higher compensation for trips to London Heathrow, arguing the carrier’s switch away from its long-time Heathrow catering supplier has increased onboard workload. The dispute follows prior reporting of catering breakdowns on Heathrow-originating flights, intensifying labor pressure ahead of contract talks.

2026-04-13T09:34:13.442922-07:00

American Airlines cabin crew demand London Heathrow pay premium after catering-supplier change

Delta Air Lines

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Delta refreshes Delta One for next-gen A350-1000s; suite rollout expands to A330-200/300 from early 2027 Delta says its next-generation Delta One suites will be 100% PRM accessible on its forthcoming A350-1000 fleet, with the concept also expanding to the carrier’s A330-200/300 aircraft. The product refresh includes longer beds and larger screens, with availability expected in early 2027.

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

Delta refreshes Delta One for next-gen A350-1000s; suite rollout expands to A330-200/300 from early 2027

Boarding Area

Garuda Indonesia selects MOMENT Flymingo Box to expand wireless in-flight entertainment under a 3-year deal Garuda Indonesia has partnered with MOMENT for a three-year rollout of wireless inflight entertainment (W-IFE), deploying 64 Flymingo Box units. MOMENT will lead the airline’s W-IFE expansion using its proprietary wireless IFE hardware to modernize the onboard digital experience.

2026-04-13T04:14:32.975129-07:00

Garuda Indonesia selects MOMENT Flymingo Box to expand wireless in-flight entertainment under a 3-year deal

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group company) are unveiling “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups. The layout supports up to 28 passengers in configurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin-management systems.

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

FlightGlobal

ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery Three years after unveiling its HighLine upmarket cabin concepts at AIX, ATR says it will deliver its first two line-built aircraft this year in a 26-seat, all-business-class configuration. The move underscores ATR’s push to make turboprops commercially viable for premium short-haul missions.

2026-04-13T02:54:14.257855-07:00

ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery

PaxEx.Aero

Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot Saudia has officially rolled out a new inflight internet offering with Neo Space Group (NSG), following the carrier’s pilot program launched six months ago. The confirmation consolidates NSG’s role in Saudi airline inflight connectivity and moves the service from trial into commercial deployment.

2026-04-13T02:14:27.345324-07:00

Saudia formally launches Neo Space Group-backed inflight connectivity, extending its earlier six-month pilot

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Air India completes first 787-8 cabin retrofit, with 26 refurbished Dreamliners set to enter long-haul service

Delta refreshes Delta One for next-gen A350-1000s; suite rollout expands to A330-200/300 from early 2027

American Airlines cabin crew demand London Heathrow pay premium after catering-supplier change

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

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