The Caon Design Office has collaborated with Woolmark to develop Modulo, an aircraft seat concept designed to solve issues including weight reduction, sustainability, and the need for frequent cabin refreshes, while delivering wellbeing, hygiene and privacy for the passenger
Aviation leather manufacturer Muirhead has revealed plans to showcase its chrome-free FreeTAN tanning solution at AIX 2024. The tanning system uses compostable technology to eliminate fossil fuels and heavy metals from the production process, bringing the aim of fully biodegradable leather closer
The organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), part of the Aircraft Interiors Expo event in Hamburg, have released the first details of this year’s programme. The one-day event will return on 27th May, with key topics being how to improve onboard environments, services, and the wider passenger experience
British Airways will debut new short-haul seats and cabin interiors on its next generation of Airbus A320neos and A321neos, with eight aircraft set to arrive later this year. The upgraded Euro Traveller and Club Europe designs reflect a modern yet classic British interior, with input from British suppliers from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Key themes of the March 2024 issue include how to improve entrance areas, a look at the Russian cabin industry under sanctions, IFC, BermudAir’s sustainable seat design, window design, and much more
The Crystal Cabin Award, widely considered to be the most prestigious accolade of aircraft cabin innovation, is returning in May. Following an initial vetting process, 72 entries have made it through to the 2024 shortlist
Registration is now live for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). Major industry players such as Boeing, Airbus, Recaro, Safran, Panasonic Avionics, and Collins Aerospace will return this year at the Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024
Southwest Airlines has revealed a redesigned aircraft cabin interior for its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, deliveries of which begin next year. The design is intended to be distinctive in the competitive US domestic and transcontinental air travel markets, and to communicate Southwest’s brand
Metzo, the aviation and rail business of Vita Group, has announced that it is in the process of acquiring Paustian Airtex, a specialist in leather and textile products for the aviation industry
The Crystal Cabin Award Association – the non-profit organisation that oversees the world’s biggest industry award for innovation in the aircraft cabin – has announced that Ralf Gust, managing director of Hamburg Aviation, is its new president
