Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
Members of the Tarahumara tribe in Chihuahua are turning used aircraft seat covers and curtains materials from old aircraft into artisan crafts – and a living
Scottish leather specialist, Muirhead, is encouraging airlines and transport operators to demand full traceability of hides to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing
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
Bridge of Weir Leather, a supplier of automotive leather that is part of Scottish Leather Group alongside Muirhead, an aviation leather supplier, is calling for a “step change in transparency” with regard to the sustainability claims made by synthetic automotive interior materials suppliers
Registration has opened for the Sustainable Design Summit (SDS), with the event returning to London on 28th November. The inaugural event in 2022 proved a success, sparking conversations about sustainability from experts across the aviation, cruise and hotel design industries
Mexico’s flag carrier airline, Aeromexico, is introducing a new amenity kit in October, designed to meet passenger expectations for sustainability. The kits have been created in partnership with Italian fashion brand Etro, Formia and Gen Phoenix, with the recycled leather bags containing stylish luxuries
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) welcomed the industry’s leading airline and rail companies, with more than 3,500 attendees from 88 different countries visiting the three-day event. The expo was centred around the three core themes of passenger wellbeing, sustainability and creating memorable experiences, with visitors and exhibitors alike keen to bring the fun back to post-pandemic travel
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has developed ATR HighLine, a collection of high-end cabins designed to meet the varied needs of commercial and business operators. The HighLine collection comprises five main cabin configurations that cover a range of operational needs of air carriers seeking to offer a premium flying experience to their guests
FACC AG has been named Austria’s most innovative aerospace company by the Institute for Management and Economic Research (IMWF), with particular praise given to its work in sustainable aviation, and space and urban air mobility
