Author: Adam Gavine

The rollout of Lufthansa’s Allegris upgrades is continuing, with retrofits of the Boeing 747-8i fleet due to begin this year, including first-class cabins, and a range of improvements to long-haul services in all travel classes

The latest development at Korean Air is that it will introduce premium economy class, in response to growing market demand. The airline will retrofit 11 B777-300ERs with premium economy seats – the required cabin space to be created by removing first class

Ooh la la! Air France has revealed its new La Première first-class suite for the B777-300ER, which retains its distinctive curtain and gains many new features. The suite has been designed in collaboration with Stelia Aerospace, Design Investment, and SGK Brandimage

The Green Cabin Alliance, an organisation founded to set new standards for sustainability in aircraft cabin interiors, has formed an advisory board comprising experts from Boeing, Airbus, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific

NewTerritory has launched a new division specialising in automotive design. The studio will leverage experience from the aviation and rail design sectors, to create interiors and customer experiences for vehicle manufacturers and e-mobility start-ups. The 18-strong team will work from a multi-million-pound studio in London

Tangerine has revealed the first images of its livery and interior designs for JR East’s E10 Shinkansen train. The speed of this bullet train, expected to enter service in 2030, contrasts with its calming, quality interior

Tangerine has been selected as the first non-Japanese design partner to be entrusted with designing one of Japan’s iconic bullet trains: JR East’s E10 Shinkansen train. Tangerine has revealed the first images of the train, expected to enter service in 2030

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