DLD 136: The Schmear Sphere




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Summary: Early April means Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg and this is our traditional Expo-wrap episode. Guests <a href="http://twitter.com/ThatJohn" target="_blank">John Walton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer" target="_blank">Jason Rabinowitz</a> join <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/" target="_blank">Seth</a> to talk about new seats, upgraded internet service and some other fun changes to the way you'll be flying in the coming years.<br> <br> <br> <br> Among the topics:<br> <br> * Recaro's slidey seat partnership with Airbus could mean more flexible cabin layouts<br> <br> https://youtu.be/Nst4dOCsnb8<br> <br> * Side Slip is not Slip-and-Slide but it is pretty cool. Also of questionable viability in the real world.<br> <br> https://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer/status/849620208071397378<br> <br> * Seth was on the CS300 for a quick tour<br> <br> https://youtu.be/gyqRmV1Genc<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.panasonic.aero" target="_blank">Panasonic Avionics</a> has some incredible new IFE screens on the market, including a 43" 4K model that is expected to fly next summer.<br> <br> https://twitter.com/WandrMe/status/849902613088927750<br> <br> * Panasonic also announced that it will be <a href="http://paxex.me/2nfCdk8" target="_blank">launching its internet service on Southwest in July</a>.<br> <br> https://twitter.com/WandrMe/status/849911256408608768<br> <br> * Air Asia &amp; Inmarsat teamed up for better/faster/more wifi<br> * Airbus is talking A380 densification again, including new stairs and 11-abreast seating<br> <br> https://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer/status/849176882062995456<br> <br> * Thales has a new IFE remote control that's pretty damn cool<br> <br> https://youtu.be/Sr5sDIjNeYI<br> <br>  <br> <br> Enjoy the show!