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
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
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
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
RedCabin, the organiser of worldwide global travel summits for the aviation, rail and automotive sectors, has announced the finalists in its inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards. As well as trophies, RedCabin will provide the winners with the opportunity to collaborate with an airline on their winning innovation, and to help bolster its business case
Muirhead, a supplier of leathers to airlines and aircraft seat manufacturers, has developed a concept for ‘neurodiverse-friendly’ seat covers, designed to highlight the importance of seat cover design in fostering an inclusive onboard experience
The expert judging panel has selected the 25 finalists in the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, with key themes of sustainability, health, luxury – and of course innovation – all of which can enhance the passenger experience. There are some big names competing across the eight awards categories
