Fans of the ‘Jetliner Cabins: Evolution & Innovation’ book by Jennifer Coutts Clay book will be happy to hear that an extensively updated version has been released, with new case studies, 16 updated chapters, video clips, insights from specialists, in-depth guest essays, and 20 picture galleries
Muirhead, a supplier of leathers to airlines and aircraft seat manufacturers, has developed a concept for ‘neurodiverse-friendly’ seat covers, designed to highlight the importance of seat cover design in fostering an inclusive onboard experience
Plastika Balumag has decided to make its air ducts from Zotek F OSU XR technology from Zotefoams, claimed to have enabled a weight reduction of up to 50% in its formed, self-insulating air ducts, compared to using some other materials
The expert judging panel has selected the 25 finalists in the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, with key themes of sustainability, health, luxury – and of course innovation – all of which can enhance the passenger experience. There are some big names competing across the eight awards categories
There is a new player in the aircraft soft furnishings sector, as Chameleon Products has concluded an agreement with Herbert Parkinson (HP) that will see Chameleon promote HP’s goods and services in the airline industry. HP is a wholly owned subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership, and is one of the largest curtain manufacturers in the UK
Airbus has named its best-performing suppliers for 2023/24, in recognition of suppliers that have distinguished themselves through performance in product quality and delivery reliability. Mankiewicz was given an award for its performance as a materials and parts supplier, and another for ‘Operational Excellence’.
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), returning to the Hamburg Messe in Germany from 28-30 May 2024, is set to offer attendees many opportunities to explore the latest innovations that could shape the cabin concepts of the future
Key figures at Cathay Pacific and JPA Design explain how they have applied a human-centric design philosophy for the airline’s new Boeing 777-300ER cabins. Find out more about the much anticipated Aria Suite, the premium economy cabin with enhanced privacy, the Gallery in the Skies, and more, ahead of their launch in the latter half of 2024
Cathay Pacific’s new Boeing 777-300ER cabin interiors take flight this year. Enjoy a preview of the all-new Aria Suite in business class, and a new premium economy seat with enhanced privacy
In a forward-thinking collaboration, Caon Design Office and Woolmark Australia have co-developed Modulo, an aircraft seat concept that reimagines the future of premium cabin travel
