The May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read for professionals in the cabin, IFEC and passenger experience sectors. Here’s what you can enjoy in the May issue of the magazine, which is Official Magazine of APEX and Key Media Partner of Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Cover story: LOPA planning
Effective LOPA planning is critical to achieving a cabin that is both attractive and profit-making. There are many new considerations to take into account, from evolving seat types to changing passenger preferences, to the potential to close the comfort gaps between cabin classes.
Evacuation safety: learning from JAL 516
While the evacuation of Japan Airlines Flight 516 was successful, it may be time to consider what lessons can be learned, and whether any updates are required for the 90-second rule and modelling of passenger behaviour during emergency evacuations.
Sustainable design
We asked studios, OEMs and suppliers about their latest concepts and philosophies relating to sustainable cabin design. This is a greenwashing-free zone
A350 retrofits
The first A350s are approaching a decade in service, which means a wave of cabin retrofits is incoming. The scale of the work and its potential disruption to operations calls for thorough planning. So how should A350 operators get ready for the cabin retrofit process?
Preview: Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is the professional platform where airlines, designers, engineers, specifiers, and manufacturers come together to share, collaborate, and find practical and innovative solutions. There will be a huge range of products, concepts, and solutions to see at Hamburg Messe on 28-30 May. We have compiled highlights from across every aspect of the event
Preview: World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2024
Co-located with AIX, World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) will bring together everything from amenity kits to catering, flatware to children’s toys. Take a peek at what’s in store…
Up front
Ideas, designs and developments entering the cabin space
Column: Walé Adepoju
IFEC expert Walé Adepoju considers the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to enter the IFEC arena, and its role in the coming years
Column: Joe Leader
The CEO of APEX discusses the importance of continuous research and innovation when it comes to fire-resistant aviation materials
The latest industry figures
From growing orders and deliveries, to celebrations and major investments, Q1 2024 has seen some big developments
20 years of Design Investment
The Design Investment agency is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Find out more from the founders, Alexandra and Mark Collins
Deep Blue: a new studio
A familiar name in aircraft interior design is setting up his own studio. Take a dip into Deep Blue, founded by Anthony Harcup
A soft-touch experience
Get a feel for a concept seat with a soft-look, soft-touch design from Caon Design Office
Retrospection
2024 marks 20 years since Airbus first proposed the A350. Look back on some of the cabin design innovation that has made the aircraft a success
Products and services
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