Lufthansa Technik has been appointed as the first Boeing-licenced Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications, to expand its B787 cabin interior modification capacity and choice in the market. The first cabin modification project is due to start in 2025
Bucher Leichtbau has announced the delivery of the first sets of premium branding elements for Korean Air’s Boeing 787-10 fleet. The company says this delivery marks ‘a new chapter’ in its development of branding elements
Jochen Werner, VP of industrial cabin design at Airbus, shares the captivating story behind the A330neo Airspace cabin design. He describes how every detail is meticulously crafted to deliver a high-quality long-haul passenger experience
Geven Group’s SkyTecno aircraft interiors division has joined Boeing’s Premier Bidder Program, a programme that recognises consistently high-performing suppliers to Boeing Commercial Airplanes in terms of quality and delivery
The winners of the inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards have been revealed at the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit (ACIS), held at American Airlines’ Skyview Campus. The awards are designed to celebrate innovation and excellence across the aircraft interiors industry
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
Many aviation companies are working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions through the use of battery power, but weight represents a major engineering hurdle. A potential solution is being developed: a unique carbon fibre material that can store electrical energy, enabling energy storage in existing load-bearing structures
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
Komy has received approval from Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau to provide aircraft stowage bin mirrors that have been confirmed to comply with standards. Komy has been certified to have “capabilities to manufacture components and inspect completed components”
Airbus has entered into agreements with China Airlines to retrofit its A350 cabins with a new cabin layout and hardware, and with Thai Airways, to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business-class seats
