The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
The opening day of Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg saw Stelia Aerospace launch Opera Essential, the latest addition to its Opera range of aircraft seating, crafted with eco-design principles to achieve a claimed 30% reduction in weight compared to the Opera SA version
The CEOs of Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have said that ‘radical collaboration’ is required between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry in order to reach net zero by 2050
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
Jekta, developer of the PHA-ZE 100 (Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emission 100) amphibious electric aircraft, has revealed the first interiors for its economy-class ‘Traveller’ and full-executive ‘Corporate’ cabin configurations for amphibious airframes
The AIX team explores how airlines and suppliers can incorporate circularity in aerospace to achieve sustainability goals
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
Plastika Balumag has decided to make its air ducts from Zotek F OSU XR technology from Zotefoams, claimed to have enabled a weight reduction of up to 50% in its formed, self-insulating air ducts, compared to using some other materials
