Pexco Aerospace has acquired manufacturing rights from Teague, to develop its AirShield cabin airflow system from concept to production-readiness. Pexco has been developing AirShield into an airworthy air management system, and expects it to be certified by the FAA by July 2022
Lufthansa Technik reports that its Special Aircraft Services unit is experiencing continued high demand for technical services, with an ‘excellent workload’ for the next few years. “Our current order situation is one of the best in the company’s history,” says VP
As part of what it describes as “pursuing its move upmarket”, Air France has unveiled its completely redesigned long-haul business seat, due to be progressively rolled out on 12 Boeing 777-300s from September 2022
Aircraft shading system supplier, Vision Systems, has developed new comfort technologies for first-class and business-class cabins, which it plans to reveal at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg next month
We are a step closer to finding out which recent aircraft cabin innovations will win the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards. The shortlist included many fantastic contenders, but following the first official round of voting, 24 finalists have been put through to the final round. Did your favourite make it through?
Qantas has confirmed an order for 12 A350-1000s to enable non-stop flights to Australia from any other city in the world. The airline has shared concepts for the cabins, including first-class suites with a separate bed, and a Wellbeing Zone. “Our First and Business Class seats will set a new benchmark for premium long-haul travel,” said CEO, Alan Joyce
On Monday 13th June, the Passenger Experience Conference returns to Hamburg as an in-person event, with a focus on ways to help the aviation industry recover. The event will include talks from key industry professionals, including representatives from Air France, TAP Portugal, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, Collins, Boeing and Safran Cabin
Following a review of the operational context for the transportation of cargo in aircraft passenger cabins, EASA has decided not to extend its approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins beyond 31 July
A new event, the Sustainable Design Summit, will bring together experts from the aviation, cruise and hotel sectors, to collaborate on shaping sustainable interiors
Prof Dr Peter Vink, chair of vehicle interior design at TU Delft, has made this video as a summary of scientific research that indicates what the priorities should be for improving the aircraft interior experience. Seat and noise are key elements
