With inclusivity in air travel a hot topic, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has released its latest report: ‘The State of Accessibility in Aircraft Interiors: Challenges and Opportunities’, with experts from the likes of Boeing and Teague delving into the state of disabled accessibility in the aviation industry, looking at regulations, passenger experiences, progress made, and the challenges remaining
Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, has revealed plans to present several accessibility-focused products at Aircraft Interiors Expo next week, including two seats that allow customers to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey, and an accessible lavatory
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 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
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
The organisers of WTCE have revealed that Iberia and Riyadh Air are the latest airlines to join this year’s Taste of Travel programme. Melanie Berry and Louise Leaupepe will discuss subjects ranging from excellence in service to the impact of AI on all aspects of the airline industry
Highlights of the May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International include LOPA planning, a look at evacuation safety post-JAL 516, sustainable cabin design, preparing for A350 cabin retrofits, and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 will welcome back hundreds of familiar big names at the event, alongside over 40 suppliers exhibiting at the show for the first time, looking to present their innovations to attendees and airline buyers
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
