Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, have gone a step further and created a formulation that is thinner and lighter – ideal for radiating heat away from airplanes. The Purdue team say the paint keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning in the cabin during boarding
J&C Aero has announced that it is investing up to €1.5 million in the acquisition and integration of high-tech equipment to automate and robotise its aircraft cabin interior production processes
The September 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read, with insight into new systems that integrate IFE and connectivity on a single Digital Experience Platform, a look into the trend for simplified business-class seating, an interview with Air New Zealand’s Kerry Reeves, our annual seating review, and more
The full conference agenda for the Sustainable Design Summit, the first event to bring together interiors experts from the aircraft, hotel and cruise interiors industries, has been released. Over the course of the day, delegates will gain actionable insights about how to make operations more environmentally friendly
A new partnership will integrate Inmarsat’s SB-S platform, powered by its global ELERA satellite network, with Teledyne’s Aircraft Interface Device (AID+)-enabled GroundLink Comm+ communication system and third-party EFB software, to help bring real-time IP connectivity to aircraft across Europe
Heart Aerospace, the manufacturer developing the ES-30 electrically powered regional aircraft, has selected MSB to design and develop some 60 key structural components for the cabin, flight deck and cargo areas
Air Canada has entered into a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30s, the electric-hybrid regional aircraft being developed by Heart Aerospace in Sweden. The 30-seat aircraft, which Heart is working to enter into service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power, with a range of 400km
As part of its commitment to eliminate all single-use plastics in its operations by 2023, LATAM has changed the materials of all onboard service elements in the Economy cabin, eliminating 1,200 tons of plastic
Emirates has announced that it is investing more than US$2 billion in enhancing its inflight experience, including a massive programme starting in 2022 to modernise the interiors of more than 120 aircraft, as well as implementing improvements to other services across all cabins
LSG Group has reported it made a 92% hike in revenues in the first half of 2022, driven by positive aviation business development in all regions of the globe – especially in North America and Latin America. The increase amounted to EUR 410 million, bringing total revenue to EUR 857 million
