The November 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 November issue of the magazine, which is Official Magazine of APEX and Key Media Partner of Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Cover story: Texture therapy
We explore a sometimes under-appreciated way that airlines can enhance the passenger experience. Taking a step beyond aesthetics, texture plays an important in cabin design, with the potential to create feelings of comfort and calm, and convey brand qualities
Cabin trim & finish
A contemporary aircraft cabin should not only look good – and feel good – but should also be durable and convey an airline’s sustainability efforts. Find out how the latest innovations in leathers, textiles, plastics and more are combining aesthetics with engineering
Market focus: Middle East
The Middle East aviation market is huge and rapidly expanding, and represents a massive opportunity for the aircraft interiors sector. The latest developments might help shape strategies to maximise sales potential
Cabin lighting
A kaleidoscope of colour options is a baseline in modern lighting. The new generations of cabin lighting systems are bringing in range of added benefits, from health to sustainability, to passenger engagement and design opportunities
Galley innovation
Airlines are looking for galley hardware with lighter weight and lower maintenance requirements, while passengers expect a quality inflight dining experience. The latest galley innovations can keep all parties satisfied
Up front:
Ideas, designs and developments entering the cabin space
Column: Michele Erwin
The CEO of All Wheels Up reflects upon a challenging 15-year journey of advocating for wheelchair spots on commercial aircraft. Her tireless work is about to have a major impact on aviation, and passenger safety
Column: Joe Leader
The group CEO of APEX & IFSA contemplates the importance of integrating elements such as CMF, galleys and lighting to create immersive cabin environments
The latest industry figures
From the cabin market to fleets, RPKs to accessibility, the latest industry figures indicate everything is moving in a positive direction
Retrospection
We look back to October 2011, when the handover ceremony for the first of China Southern Airlines’ five A380-800s turned out to be a more significant event than many expected – especially Airbus
Products and services
The latest product news from our advertisers
An innovative clear polymer
Sekisui Kydex, together with KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH, have launched their newest product advancement: Kydex FST CLR with Kasiglas PC-Flex coating. This launch marks a first-of-its-kind scratch-resistant, perfectly clear, advanced polymer technology
Sustainable galley equipment
Egret Aviation and its engineering partner, Engineerethics, are creating new sustainable galley options to enable more effective handling of onboard waste
A calming cabin scheme
Escape from the digital domain and reconnect with yourself through ‘Create Silence’, the latest design study by Rohi and Anker
Innovative finishes
A colouring process from Signature Plating has been developed to give decorative finishes a fresher look, to help achieve branding and cabin design goals
