Scientists at AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings have been developing a new 1K formula for aircraft interior coatings, which they claim can be used for both automated and manual processes, while maintaining the same level of consistency and performance of today’s coatings
In this episode of Panasonic Avionics’ Beyond Entertainment series, Andy Masson joins Nigel Goode, CEO of PriestmanGoode, to explore how changing passenger expectations and technological advances are reshaping aircraft interior design. They discuss everything from revolutionary seating concepts to the sustainable materials transforming the in-flight experience
China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. Tangerine’s creative vision for the cabins is a modern interpretation of Chinese elements
Collaboration, innovation and sustainability were key themes on the Sekisui Kydex stand at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 in Hamburg. We joined the team to find out more about their innovations in areas such as recycling, LCA, fully transparent cabin materials, and distortion forming. We also enjoyed a demonstration of Playground, a new collaborative design tool that is a digital extension of the designLab creative space
Airbus has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Thai Airways International (THAI) to retrofit the airline’s A350-900 fleet with cabin upgrades
Airbus has revealed an extra-spacious and luxurious first-class cabin for the A350-1000 aircraft, enabled by a new centre module and adjustments to the crew-rest compartment stairs
The most innovative ideas flying today and that will shape the future of air travel have been recognised in the Crystal Cabin Award 2025, the world’s leading prize for aircraft cabin technology. Innovative ideas in key parts of the passenger experience are rewarded, from accessibility and sustainability, to comfort, IFEC and cabin technologies
Air Canada will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, a cabin design which will bring benefits including increased overhead storage space, a new ceiling design and enhanced lighting
Rosen Aviation, a specialist in inflight entertainment (IFE) and aircraft cabin electronics, has launched Celestia, the world’s first operator-designed Cabin Management System
Visitors to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have the opportunity to experience the newly developed Playground, a unique interactive platform that provides designers with tools to facilitate the specification of Sekisui Kydex thermoplastics for aircraft cabin projects
