Accessibility is one of the big talking points in aircraft interiors today, particularly following President Biden approving the FAA Reauthorization Act. In a timely development, Collins Aerospace plans to unveil a cabin solution for onboard wheelchair accommodation at Aircraft Interiors Expo
The FAA Reauthorization Act is scheduled to be enacted into law. The bill includes initiatives proposed by All Wheels Up for improving and achieving accessible air travel for wheelchair users, including a wheelchair spot on commercial airplanes
Mirus Aircraft Seating’s ultra lightweight Kestrel seat has received Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. This is a significant step for the business, as the Kestrel can now be safely installed in aircraft, increasing its market potential
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have released the seminar programme for CabinSpace Live 2024, a two-day event where industry experts from big players such as Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, Iberia, Hughes, TAP Airlines, and Recaro Aircraft Seating will share their experiences and insights for creating the cabin of tomorrow
Emirates is preparing to retrofit an additional 71 A380s and B777s, extending the airline’s nose-to-tail cabin refreshes to 191 aircraft. The move will increase availability of premium economy and ensure product consistency across the fleet
Project Echo is a new endeavour from Thompson Aero Seating, an exploration into colour, materials and finish (CMF), inspired by the heritage, culture and landscape of Northern Ireland. The Vantage seating range with the Project Echo designs will be launched at AIX
Highlights of the May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International include LOPA planning, a look at evacuation safety post-JAL 516, sustainable cabin design, preparing for A350 cabin retrofits, and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 will welcome back hundreds of familiar big names at the event, alongside over 40 suppliers exhibiting at the show for the first time, looking to present their innovations to attendees and airline buyers
Fans of the ‘Jetliner Cabins: Evolution & Innovation’ book by Jennifer Coutts Clay book will be happy to hear that an extensively updated version has been released, with new case studies, 16 updated chapters, video clips, insights from specialists, in-depth guest essays, and 20 picture galleries
RedCabin, the organiser of worldwide global travel summits for the aviation, rail and automotive sectors, has announced the finalists in its inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards. As well as trophies, RedCabin will provide the winners with the opportunity to collaborate with an airline on their winning innovation, and to help bolster its business case
