Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have confirmed a successful ground test of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. Confirming the safety of the fuel marks a key milestone in the project, the next stage of which will be the world’s first 100% SAF flight across the Atlantic
The FAA in the USA has stated it will require a secondary barrier to be fitted on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes in order to ensure the safety of aircraft, flight crew and air passengers. The final rule mandating the additional barrier is intended to protect flight decks from passenger intrusions when the flight deck door is open
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most respected prize for aircraft cabin innovation. This year’s winners bring benefits for the airline passenger of today and tomorrow, with everything from beds in economy class, internet for budget airlines, and sustainability ideas to benefit the whole world
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany on 6-8 June 2023, which the show’s organiser says is at the perfect time, with more than 4.2 billion passengers set to take flight over the next 12 months. There is a lot to look forward to…
Following the initial voting rounds, the 21 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards have been decided, featuring new cabin designs, seats in every class of travel, and exciting concepts. The final round of voting should be very interesting!
Highlights of the May 2023 issue include Lufthansa’s Allegris programme; standards that can help make cabins more sustainable; design trends to watch; ideas to improve the experience for partially sighted passengers; and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023
Mirus Aircraft Seating has opened M-Test, a 407m² crash-test facility. The company says the facility is the largest to be commercially available in the UK – and the country’s most technologically advanced
British Airways has launched a new onboard safety video, which has a touch of British wit, playing on the nation’s obsessions with the weather and fish & chips, while also celebrating the things which make the country unique
The annual Crystal Cabin Awards always serve as a reward for innovation today, and as a trend indicator for what tomorrow’s flight experience might look like. More than 80 entries qualified for the 2023 shortlist, with many reflecting the ever-increasing drive for passenger comfort, an increased focus on accessibility, and the rise of future air mobility
Themes of the March 2023 issue include sustainable seating design, circular sustainability, LEO connectivity, IFE trends and galley design
