The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most respected prize for aircraft cabin innovation. This year’s winners bring benefits for the airline passenger of today and tomorrow, with everything from beds in economy class, internet for budget airlines, and sustainability ideas to benefit the whole world
An aircraft seat design being developed to make air travel safer and more enjoyable for powered wheelchair users has received a boost, having received backing from Delta Flight Products (DFP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines
Aircraft interiors industry veteran Tom Plant is joining Acro Aircraft Seating this month in the role of executive chairman. The appointment comes at a period of development and major investment at the UK-based seat manufacturer
Results from a survey titled ‘Future of Aircraft Interiors’ suggest that the area in which the aviation industry needs to improve most is the comfort levels onboard aircraft. According to the survey findings, 78% of respondents also indicated that improving the ability to sleep onboard was of vital importance for the sector
In November, Hawaiian Airlines is scheduled to receive the first of its 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order, and the interiors look a little special. With its customers travelling primarily for leisure, the airline has opted for a holiday feel, working with Teague to create cabin designs inspired by early Polynesian navigators
A reduction in seat weight does not have to come with a corresponding reduction in comfort, according to Professor Peter Vink of TU Delft’s faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, who has launched his new book ‘Seat Comfort and Design’
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany on 6-8 June 2023, which the show’s organiser says is at the perfect time, with more than 4.2 billion passengers set to take flight over the next 12 months. There is a lot to look forward to…
Following the initial voting rounds, the 21 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards have been decided, featuring new cabin designs, seats in every class of travel, and exciting concepts. The final round of voting should be very interesting!
Thompson Aero Seating has revealed a rebranding campaign, undertaken to reflect the company’s evolving ethos and vision. The campaign includes new brand elements, including logo, website and strapline, all aligned to the strategic direction of the company
Highlights of the May 2023 issue include Lufthansa’s Allegris programme; standards that can help make cabins more sustainable; design trends to watch; ideas to improve the experience for partially sighted passengers; and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023
