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
British Airways is marking the Year of the Dragon with a few special touches. During the Chinese lunar new year festival, customers on select routes can enjoy traditional festive inflight dining with dishes that signify luck and prosperity
2024 marks the 35th anniversary of FACC, the Austria-based aircraft interiors supplier. Since its foundation in 1989, the company has grown from a small team of visionaries working in the Fischer Ski & Tennis research department, to become a global player in the aerospace industry
Embraer’s latest figures show that its aircraft deliveries increased 13% in 2023 and its backlog reached US$18.7 billion, representing a US$1.2 billion growth. Deliveries of theE2 more than doubled in 2023
From 1st February, business-class passengers onboard Emirates aircraft can enjoy a collection of clothing designed for lounging and sleeping. The collection represents a multimillion dollar investment for the airline
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC), located in Chengdu, China, has begun operations. The centre will offer services that manage the entire lifecycle of customer aircraft, from parking and storage, to maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling and recycling
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has named additional suppliers for eVTOL aircraft. Recaro will design, certify, and produce the aircraft seats, and is set to deliver a total of 75,000 seats, organised in shipsets of five seats each, with deliveries commencing in Q1 2025
Iberia is bringing in new toiletry bags created by Teresa Helbig, a Catalan designer who has also created the Spanish airline’s new uniforms. Sustainability was the focus of the amenity kit design, from contents to production
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
