The Crystal Cabin Award Association – the non-profit organisation that oversees the world’s biggest industry award for innovation in the aircraft cabin – has announced that Ralf Gust, managing director of Hamburg Aviation, is its new president
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Flitetec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, repairer and distributor of aircraft interiors parts, has announced its plans for major expansion and investment in France
STS Aviation Group has announced the strategic relocation of its Part 145 aircraft seat component/seat repair operations from Shannon, Ireland, to its expanded facility in Manchester, UK. This move is part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance turnkey services for its global customer base
Recaro Aircraft Seating is celebrating a landmark 25 years since it began manufacturing at its Americas facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The site has grown from 30 employees with two production lines, to nearly 500 staff and six production lines, with more than 423,000 passenger aircraft seats built over those 25 years
IFE and cabin technology supplier, Burrana, has announced what it calls ‘one of the most significant milestones since the launch of the company in January 2019’: its RISE Power in-seat power supply system has entered the Airbus BFE catalogue as an A320 family option
The organisers of AIX have announced the main themes of next year’s event: transforming the passenger experience and creating the cabin of the future. The event returns to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May, and as always it will be a showcase of the latest ideas to enhance operator efficiency and the passenger experience, and visitors can expect a focus on accessibility and sustainability
29th November saw Unum Aircraft Seating officially open its new factory close to London Gatwick airport. With designs and approvals in place, the company is ready to begin production
Soisa Aircraft Interiors, a provider of cabin upholstery and assembly services, has quadrupled the size of its facility in Dubai, to include specialised production lines with dedicated units for dress cover lamination, curtains and cutting areas
Key themes of the November 2023 issue include the factors involved in ensuring the safety of sustainable cabin materials; accessible lavatory design; a campaign to bring in legislation to make air travel better and safer for disabled passengers; cabin lighting advances; and the latest CMF options
Emirates is showing its strength at Dubai Airshow, with widebody aircraft orders worth an additional US$52 billion, and a US$1.2 billion contract with Safran to include seats, cabin equipment, and retrofit and MRO support