Lufthansa Group is trialling the ‘Tray Tracker’ an AI-supported system designed to help measure and reduce onboard meal returns
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Demgy Group, a manufacturer of high-performance plastic and composite solutions for aircraft interiors, has acquired US-based Tool-Gauge, a longstanding manufacturer of plastic cabin parts for aircraft. The acquisition elevates Demgy Group to a Tier 1 supplier for Boeing and Airbus, and to a Tier 2 supplier for all aerospace equipment manufacturers
Monova PE, a fully circular and recyclable mono-material laminated seat cover, has been launched by a collaboration of Studio ID, Trendworks, Sabeti Wain and Botany Weaving. The project partners say that the composition of Monova PE enables it to be endlessly recycled
Collaboration, innovation and sustainability were key themes on the Sekisui Kydex stand at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 in Hamburg. We joined the team to find out more about their innovations in areas such as recycling, LCA, fully transparent cabin materials, and distortion forming. We also enjoyed a demonstration of Playground, a new collaborative design tool that is a digital extension of the designLab creative space
The most innovative ideas flying today and that will shape the future of air travel have been recognised in the Crystal Cabin Award 2025, the world’s leading prize for aircraft cabin technology. Innovative ideas in key parts of the passenger experience are rewarded, from accessibility and sustainability, to comfort, IFEC and cabin technologies
One.five, a sustainable packaging and AI company, has launched a range of packaging solutions to help the airline, travel, and hospitality industries meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations
WTCE has brought back its Steps to Sustainability feature for the 2025 event, which takes place this week in Hamburg (8-10 April). This interactive visitor experience showcases 17 companies that offer interesting products for airlines, cruise, and rail operators looking to consider their environmental impact
Following a programme of testing, Lantal’s Digital Deep Dyeing carpet technology is now available for all current Boeing airplane models
A collaborative project between Acro Aircraft Seating and the Aircraft Interior Recycling Association (AIRA) is claimed to have created a proof of concept that economy-class seats can be recycled to form part of a true circular economy. The partners are calling on the aviation industry to work together to create demand for recycled materials
Diehl Aviation is preparing a three-pronged strategy for this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), with a focus on cabin innovations, sustainability impact, and enhanced passenger experiences. Visitors can explore a range of innovation through high-tech exhibits