Diversity takes off: the team at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has released a report exploring the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in the aviation and aircraft interiors, with a deep dive into inclusivity and accessibility
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United Airlines today revealed a set of limited-edition Wrexham AFC amenity kits, co-branded to celebrate the football club’s ongoing successes and the airline’s sponsorship deal with the North Wales team following its ownership by US actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
Accessibility is one of the big talking points in aircraft interiors today, particularly following President Biden approving the FAA Reauthorization Act. In a timely development, Collins Aerospace plans to unveil a cabin solution for onboard wheelchair accommodation at Aircraft Interiors Expo
The Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh got off to a strong start, with Saudia announcing an agreement to purchase 93 Airbus A321 neos, and 12 A320 neos, at a cost of US$19 billion. The order marks the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history
The FAA Reauthorization Act is scheduled to be enacted into law. The bill includes initiatives proposed by All Wheels Up for improving and achieving accessible air travel for wheelchair users, including a wheelchair spot on commercial airplanes
Mirus Aircraft Seating’s ultra lightweight Kestrel seat has received Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. This is a significant step for the business, as the Kestrel can now be safely installed in aircraft, increasing its market potential
AirFi, a developer of portable aircraft cabin technologies, has teamed up with United Enterprise to create a new branded partner, AirFi China, which will be responsible for liaising with AirFi’s existing and future Chinese airline customers
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have released the seminar programme for CabinSpace Live 2024, a two-day event where industry experts from big players such as Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, Iberia, Hughes, TAP Airlines, and Recaro Aircraft Seating will share their experiences and insights for creating the cabin of tomorrow
Jekta, developer of the PHA-ZE 100 (Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emission 100) amphibious electric aircraft, has revealed the first interiors for its economy-class ‘Traveller’ and full-executive ‘Corporate’ cabin configurations for amphibious airframes
Louis Philippe Mallette has been promoted to the position of president of AJW Technique, the 220,000 sq.ft. MRO facility in Montreal