Our pick of the new products, concepts and companies debuting at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo
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From an initial 64 entries, which were whittled down to 21 finalists, seven Crystal Cabin Awards were presented on 18 May. “I am delighted that the Crystal Cabin Award has attracted attention all around the world since its inception in 2007. We have high-calibre entries, a first-class judging panel and, at the awards ceremony, guests from the industry’s elite, including Dr Gerald Weber and Dr Thomas Diehl along with airline representatives from Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Emirates,” said Walter Birkhan, cluster manager of the Aviation Cluster Hamburg Metropolitan Region and president of the Crystal Cabin Award Association.
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Jonathan Norris, vice president of cabin design at Airbus Operations, provides an update on the SPICE galley concept
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What manufacturers are doing to improve the reliability of IFE
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Sophie Troël, Air France’s general manager of in-flight entertainment (IFE) development, discusses the airline’s IFE policy and some of the issues helping to shape it
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Crystal Cabin Awards 2009 - recognising excellence in aircraft cabin design, technology and innovation - see who won what!
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Paul Wylde, newly appointed creative director at Teague, shares his insights into the challenges facing the aviation industry
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Bob Lange, Airbus’ head of aircraft interiors marketing, provides an insight into the A350 vendor selection process – despite many cabin items being supplier-furnished equipment, Lange insists airlines will still be able to exercise enough choice to meet their brand identity needs
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HD video is hot, with IFE providers queuing up to trumpet new products – but there’s a lot more to delivering true HD than meets the eye
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Michelin Star chef Marc Fosh reveals the rigours of working with Lufthansa and LSG Sky Chefs as part of the airline’s renowned Star Chefs dining programme
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A round-up of all the winners and runners up from this year's Crystal Cabin Awards
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An insight into Air France’s award-winning in-flight entertainment
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Bob Lange of Airbus reveals latest A350 vendors
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