Record numbers of aircraft orders were placed at this year’s Paris Air Show, with the total of around 1,300 new aircraft surpassing the previous record, of 1,226 orders and commitments at the 2017 show. The orders are great news for the cabin supply chain. as FACC has found
The UK’s aerospace sector is thriving, with a 306% YoY increase in orders alongside a 38% increase in deliveries. ADS Group says the figures are encouraging for the sector amidst supply chain challenges and slightly muted start to the year, and the current backlog in orders is estimated to be worth more than £205bn to the UK
An industry collaboration between two major polymer manufacturers aims to enable further weight reduction and noise & vibration management for aircraft cabin applications including ducting, carpet underlay, environmental control systems and insulation
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) welcomed the industry’s leading airline and rail companies, with more than 3,500 attendees from 88 different countries visiting the three-day event. The expo was centred around the three core themes of passenger wellbeing, sustainability and creating memorable experiences, with visitors and exhibitors alike keen to bring the fun back to post-pandemic travel
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has developed ATR HighLine, a collection of high-end cabins designed to meet the varied needs of commercial and business operators. The HighLine collection comprises five main cabin configurations that cover a range of operational needs of air carriers seeking to offer a premium flying experience to their guests
Airbus is working to take aircraft interior design collaboration into a new dimension with a mixed-reality concept, planned for launch by 2025 for A320 cabin customisation and design
Airbus is developing a mixed reality tool for aircraft interior customisation – a technology that it says will be an industry-first. The idea behind this new collaboration tool is that it will enable live and remote interactions between Airbus and its customers, with an immersive virtual world transforming the cabin definition process
Air Canada has revealed a sneak peek of its Walt Disney World Resort-themed in-flight safety video ahead of its launch in July through to September. This marks the first time Disney has been involved in an airline safety video
Embraer has published its 20-year Market Outlook for commercial aircraft deliveries through 2042, with headline figures including a 3.2% annual growth in passenger volumes and demand for 11,000 new jets & turboprops valued at US$650 billion
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has reported a ‘clear upward trend’ at Paris Air Show, with further recovery signs from the Asia market, and new aircraft orders. ATR is increasing its workforce by 12% to support ramp up and future plans
