Ever since his first flight on a TriStar, Adam has loved air travel, and since becoming editor of the Aircraft Interiors International brand he has really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with the latest aircraft and airline products before they are even launched. Adam co-ordinates the running of the magazine, from commissioning articles and artwork, to ensuring that high standards of quality are maintained, as well as managing online content. Adam is proud to sit on the jury of the Crystal Cabin Awards and to have laid on the bed in Etihad's Residence.
An impressive lineup of aircraft interior innovation has been assessed by the Crystal Cabin Awards judging panel, to decide the 22 finalists across the seven categories. Many leading airlines, suppliers, manufacturers and design firms are competing to have their innovations recognised by the world’s most prestigious prize for innovation in aircraft interiors
Accessibility organisation, All Wheels Up (AWU), has announced its appreciation and support of the US Department of Transportation’s final rule titled, ‘Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs’. This rule alters Air Carrier Access Act regulations to improve air travel for people who use wheelchairs and other assistive devices
Emirates has launched an initiative with the goal of becoming the world’s first Autism Certified Airline. The airline has worked with experts to create a new blueprint for serving passengers with accessibility requirements, encompassing the entire journey – from ground services to inflight services
The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize that recognises innovation in aircraft design, the passenger experience, cabin technology, sustainability, and the wider aviation industry. The 2025 shortlist features more than 50 innovations across seven categories, including advances in sustainability and accessibility
Take a closer look at the details of British Airways’ new A380 first-class suite. BA and Tangerine brought together carefully selected colours, materials, finishes and comforts to create the flagship product
The latest airline to show its faith in the first-class market is British Airways, which has unveiled a new First suite, as the latest part of the cabin retrofit plans for its 12 A380s, expected to be rolled out in mid-2026. The design brings together work from some of the finest designers and suppliers in the British Isles, to create a high-end travel experience
The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC) has released its 2050 Industry Roadmap, a series of four key recommendations for creating a circular economy model and contributing to global sustainability goals. The ACC says its recommendations for action lay out a course for the certification of low-emission, reprocessed high-quality materials and parts for use in aircraft interiors products and other sectors
The first commercial flight of the Airbus A321 XLR will take place today, on Iberia’s Madrid to Boston route. Getting the long-haul narrowbody business-class experience right is a key consideration, and Thompson Aero Seating and Factorydesign have provided the solution
The merger of full-service airlines Air India and Vistara successfully completed today (12th November), following the merger of the low-cost airlines Air India Express and AIX Connect on 1st October. Post merger, Air India Group operates a combined fleet of 300 aircraft, with hundreds more on order, and a US$400 million cabin interior retrofit programme imminent
A new expert group has been announced in the UK today, which will work to improve accessibility, empower consumers and raise industry standards for disabled passengers, from booking to inflight, to baggage claim. The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will be led by Baroness Grey-Thompson, with members including presenter and disability campaigner Sophie Morgan
