Sustainability is the theme of the November 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International. For our cover story we spoke to Boeing, Airbus and some of the world’s biggest names in cabin sector to find out how to create a truly sustainable supply chain. Throughout the issue, from trim & finish, to lavatories and lighting, we found there are new sustainable options available
Emirates has begun its massive US$2 billion, two-year cabin retrofit programme of 120 aircraft. Following months of meticulous planning, and months of detailed test runs on an actual A380 aircraft, the engineering teams are now upgrading an A380 (A6-EVM) at the Emirates Engineering Centre
In case you missed Lania Rittenhouse’s presentation about ‘Guest Experience & Ongoing Innovation’ at APEX Expo last week, you can catch it here. Spirit’s VP of guest experience, brand & communications unveiled the airline’s new seats with a little help from APEX CEO, Joe Leader
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Conroy Gaynor, BI industry analyst for airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses European airlines’ Q3 results, which could show that pent-up demand has a bit further to run, though management teams must show preparedness for rising costs
Virgin Australia has signed a deal with Intelsat, for the network operator and inflight connectivity (IFC) company to provide high-speed in-flight wi-fi to its fleet of existing Boeing 737 NG aircraft and future-delivery 737 MAX aircraft
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organisation for US airlines, along with seven of its passenger airline members, have pledged to improve accessible air travel for all passengers with disabilities, including those with mobility, cognitive and social disabilities
A new range of seats developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group has been revealed, including suites for first and business class, as part of a €2.5 billion investment plan. CEO Carsten Spohr says of the seats, launching in 2023: “The largest investment in premium products in our company’s history underpins our claim to continue to be the leading Western premium airline in the future”
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer periods of rest between shifts. The new rule increases the rest period to 10 consecutive hours
The inflight experience onboard European low-cost carrier, easyJet, has traditionally been low tech, with no IFE save for a magazine and menu in the seatback. However, the airline has been working with AirFi to introduce a digital onboard experience
