Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
How can you give passengers more space without reducing seat count? In theory, the only way is up. But what are the true prospects for bunk beds returning to the skies?
Airbus has added Acro Aircraft Seating to its list of Premium Suppliers of economy class and premium economy class seats in the July 2023 release of its BFE (buyer furnished equipment) product catalogue
Thompson Aero Seating has announced the appointment of Keith Anderson as its new CEO. Anderson has experience in the aircraft seating sector and succeeds Neil Taggart
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, complete with new business class and economy class cabin interiors, further developed since the prototypes were revealed in 2021. The cabins will feature right across the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet, as part of a passenger experience investment programme worth US$75 million
The new United First will be rolled out across more than 200 aircraft by late 2026, bringing in updated seats, 13in IFE, device charging outlets, and some interesting materials choices
Take a quick tour of the updated cabins and new Jamco Venture seats in KLM’s Boeing 777-300 and 777-200 fleet
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing a new seat for its Boeing 777 World Business Class cabins, which brings in extra seat width, sliding privacy doors and a weight saving. KLM’s entire Boeing 777-300 and 777-200 fleet will be fitted with the seats
Registration has opened for the Sustainable Design Summit (SDS), with the event returning to London on 28th November. The inaugural event in 2022 proved a success, sparking conversations about sustainability from experts across the aviation, cruise and hotel design industries
Recaro Aircraft Seating has launched a first-of-its-kind overwing exit seat, named the X-Tend Seat, which enables an increased passenger count while maintaining the 13-inch exit width between over-wing exit rows required by EASA and the FAA
