Muirhead argues that third-party assessment could become a new standard in passenger transport, helping companies quantify the environmental impact of their activities, verify their supply chains, and back up their sustainability claims with rigorous analysis – leaving no room for ‘greenwashing’
Sustainability is the theme of the November 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International. For our cover story we spoke to Boeing, Airbus and some of the world’s biggest names in cabin sector to find out how to create a truly sustainable supply chain. Throughout the issue, from trim & finish, to lavatories and lighting, we found there are new sustainable options available
Aviation leather supplier, Muirhead, has joined the Green Cabin Alliance (GCA). Muirhead operates a circular process for leather manufacturing, incorporating energy recovery, water recycling, renewable energy, and locally sourced traceable hides
F/List has developed Shapeshifter, a cabin technology concept that uses actuators, pneumatic elements and other mechanical systems to morph cabin items for optimised cabin space, multiple functions, and passenger interactions. The concept brings cabin components to life
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
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
