As part of a multimillion-dollar aircraft cabin refurbishment and upgrade programme being rolled out across 10 of its A330-200s, Qantas has revealed it plans to install the same economy-class seats due to be fitted on its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul fleet. The seats bring extra comfort, larger IFE displays, in-seat power and Bluetooth
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the annual event where airlines, industry suppliers and cabin interiors professionals converge to shape the cabins of the future, will return on 8-10 April 2025 at Hamburg Messe. The 2024 event saw strong growth, and the 2025 event promises even more reasons to attend
Collins Aerospace has announced that it is expanding its executive aircraft seating facility in Medley, Florida, USA, with the US$2 million investment including a doubled production floor space and new machinery to improve capacity, reduce material waste, and expand its product range
After 15 years of advocacy, All Wheels Up is close to realising its goal of wheelchair tie-down systems being installed in aircraft cabins. “We have not identified any major issues to installation,” says the US DOT, with testing and certification starting in 2025, and rulemaking expected in early 2026
VantageNOVA is the first angled business-class seat model for twin-aisle aircraft from Thompson Aero Seating. The outboard column can be configured as herringbone or reverse herringbone, alongside the centre double reverse-herringbone seats
Thompson Aero Seating has launched VantageNOVA, its first angled business-class seat for twin-aisle aircraft. The outboard column can be configured as herringbone or reverse herringbone, alongside the centre double reverse-herringbone seats
Highlights of the September issue include the Digital Experience Manager, which can revolutionise IFE curation; our ever-popular annual seating review; how to optimise seat designs for streamlined maintenance; a preview of APEX Global Expo, and more…
Gen Phoenix, in collaboration with DOY Design, is now supplying Essence, the company’s recycled low-carbon leather,…
Air India has commenced its refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircrafts…
The Crystal Cabin Award, the world’s leading accolade for innovations in aircraft cabins, has opened the application phase for the 2025 awards, and there are some interesting new developments. Most notably, a dedicated category for accessibility innovations has been introduced
