An impressive lineup of aircraft interior innovation has been assessed by the Crystal Cabin Awards judging panel, to decide the 22 finalists across the seven categories. Many leading airlines, suppliers, manufacturers and design firms are competing to have their innovations recognised by the world’s most prestigious prize for innovation in aircraft interiors
The 2025 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online! This special issue is packed full of ideas, designs, materials, design approaches and technologies that can inspire and enable future cabin projects.
Accessibility organisation, All Wheels Up (AWU), has announced its appreciation and support of the US Department of Transportation’s final rule titled, ‘Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs’. This rule alters Air Carrier Access Act regulations to improve air travel for people who use wheelchairs and other assistive devices
Emirates has launched an initiative with the goal of becoming the world’s first Autism Certified Airline. The airline has worked with experts to create a new blueprint for serving passengers with accessibility requirements, encompassing the entire journey – from ground services to inflight services
RX, the organiser of World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), has released a preview of what visitors can expect to learn from the 2025 Taste of Travel Theatre programme, taking place on 8-10 April
The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize that recognises innovation in aircraft design, the passenger experience, cabin technology, sustainability, and the wider aviation industry. The 2025 shortlist features more than 50 innovations across seven categories, including advances in sustainability and accessibility
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has collaborated with Kikuchi Sheet Industries and Toppan Corporation to develop a fire-resistant storage bag that protects passengers, crew and aircraft from the risk of fires caused by overheated batteries in electronic devices
Visitor registration is now open for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). These highly popular events for the aircraft cabin interiors and the onboard hospitality procurement industries will be co-located at Hamburg Messe, Germany from 8-10 April 2025
The Ambassador panel for next year’s World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has been announced, including a new position: Ambassador for technology, to reflect innovation in the onboard services sector
Highlights of the November issue of Aircraft Interiors International include: insights into the potential for textures to enhance comfort and branding; a focus on the Middle East aviation market; galley innovations; advances in cabin lighting; the latest cabin materials, from leathers & textiles, to thermoplastics; and more…
