Aircraft Interiors International

JetZero, a company developing the first commercial blended wing body (BWB) airplane, has found a slightly unexpected investor in the form of Alaska Airlines. If purchase options are taken up, passengers could be in for an amazing experience in the cabin, as the concept designs show https://lnkd.in/e9BExYFf

Video Trailer: Sophie Morgan’s Fight to Fly Television presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan has created a documentary, in which she sends a group of disabled travellers undercover to expose the injustices – and consequences – of inadequate service experienced when flying. This trailer shows a little of what's to come on Monday 22nd. As Sophie says, “It’s a hard watch at times. but a necessary one” https://lnkd.in/eymE6CPG

Market outlook: Around 1,000 aircraft orders expected at Farnborough 2024 Next week looks set to be a major event for airframers and cabin suppliers. Dr Stuart Hatcher, IBA’s chief economist & exec. advisor, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow 2024. With slots pushing out beyond 2030 and tensions building between competitors, FOMO has become very real https://lnkd.in/ebEdScf5

Unum Aircraft Seating secures funding to scale-up manufacturing Unum Aircraft Seating, a UK-based manufacturer of business-class seats, has raised £3.5m with participation from the ACF Investors venture capital fund. The funding will be used to support research and development and to expand Unum's sales pipeline within the airline industry https://lnkd.in/eybvzkF3

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024: Highlights from Hamburg Some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) attended Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 in Hamburg: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. Attendees said that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels. Media partner Aircraft Interiors International got a feel for the show and heard from big names such as SEKISUI KYDEX, Viasat, Tapis Corporation, Sabeti Wain Aerospace, Iacobucci HF Aerospace S.p.A., Acro Aircraft Seating, Alcantara S.p.A. / PERRONE, and Hughes https://lnkd.in/eSWvUz3K

The winners of the RedCabin Trinity Awards are announced The winners of the inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards have been revealed at the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit (ACIS), held at American Airlines’ Skyview Campus. The awards are designed to celebrate innovation and excellence across the aircraft interiors industry https://lnkd.in/eVkDtfbz

AIX 2024 visitor numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels! When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels. https://lnkd.in/eYPbPQ9j

Crystal Cabin Awards 2024: the winners are announced! The Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – were presented last night at a gala dinner in the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Attaining a place in the finals is impressive in itself. Any thoughts or comments on the finalists and winners? https://lnkd.in/ew3suaF3

The FAA Reauthorization Act is good news for accessible air travel Having gained approval by the U.S. House of Representatives, the FAA Reauthorization Act is scheduled to be enacted into law. The bill includes initiatives proposed by @allwheelsup and Michele Campanelli-Erwin for improving and achieving accessible air travel for wheelchair users, including a wheelchair spot on commercial airplanes https://lnkd.in/earDkNsT

The May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is out! Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read for professionals in the cabin, IFEC and passenger experience sectors. Key themes of the May issue, which is Official Magazine of APEX and Key Media Partner of Aircraft Interiors Expo, include LOPA planning, evacuation safety, A350 retrofit programmes, sustainable cabin design, previews of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 and WTCE 2024, new industry developments, and much more https://lnkd.in/ezkEDc_B