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
Aircraft lighting specialist, STG Aerospace, is introducing its ‘Eco Everything’ concept at AIX this week, which increases the use of recycled content from 50% to >80%, with its future goal being 100%
Diehl Aviation is preparing a three-pronged strategy for this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), with a focus on cabin innovations, sustainability impact, and enhanced passenger experiences. Visitors can explore a range of innovation through high-tech exhibits
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s biggest event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, has shared details of the 2025 event, which returns to Hamburg Messe, Germany, from 8-10 April
Features in the March issue include an effective approach to making sustainable cabin choices; a look at why first class is back, and where it’s heading; advances in digital certification processes; an interview with ANA; and of course, AIX and WTCE show previews
STG Aerospace has worked with a packaging supplier to find a more sustainable way to transport its eco-focused emergency exit marking products. STG claims it has almost halved the weight and cost of the packaging
An impressive lineup of aircraft interior innovation has been assessed by the Crystal Cabin Awards judging panel, to decide the 22 finalists across the seven categories. Many leading airlines, suppliers, manufacturers and design firms are competing to have their innovations recognised by the world’s most prestigious prize for innovation in aircraft interiors
JPA Design has revealed Afterglow, a private jet cabin retrofit concept centred around human wellness, and elevating the luxury aviation experience. The studio believes its approach to the concept has the potential to influence the future of commercial aviation
The 2025 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online! This special issue is packed full of ideas, designs, materials, design approaches and technologies that can inspire and enable future cabin projects.
The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize that recognises innovation in aircraft design, the passenger experience, cabin technology, sustainability, and the wider aviation industry. The 2025 shortlist features more than 50 innovations across seven categories, including advances in sustainability and accessibility
