Stark succeeds Bussmann as chairman of Lufthansa Technik
Sören Stark has taken over as chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik, succeeding Dr Johannes Bussmann, who is leaving at his own request after a 23-year career at Lufthansa Group
Author Adam Gavine
Adam Gavine
Ever since his first flight on a TriStar, Adam has loved air travel, and since becoming editor of the Aircraft Interiors International brand he has really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with the latest aircraft and airline products before they are even launched. Adam co-ordinates the running of the magazine, from commissioning articles and artwork, to ensuring that high standards of quality are maintained, as well as managing online content. Adam is proud to sit on the jury of the Crystal Cabin Awards and to have laid on the bed in Etihad's Residence.
SWISS prepares to lift Covid crisis response measures
SWISS is preparing to gradually lift its Covid-19 crisis response measures from 1 January 2023, ahead of its intended timeline. The early lifting has been enabled by a stabilised financial position and the positive trend in demand for air travel
Airbus secures 292 new A320 orders in China
Airbus has announced orders with Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines, for a total of 292 A320 Family aircraft. Airbus says that this order demonstrates the positive recovery momentum of aviation and a prosperous outlook for the Chinese aviation market
IATA urges measures for safer transport of lithium batteries
IATA is calling on governments around the world to further support the safe air carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing
SITA research shows pent-up demand for air travel, and an appetite for technology
The latest research from SITA, released in its 2022 Passenger IT Insights report, has identified pent-up demand for both business and leisure travel emerging post-pandemic, and a growing demand from passengers for mobile and touchless technologies
Global airline capacity is recovering, but Asia-Pacific is lagging
IBA’s monthly Aviation Industry Barometer for May 2022 shows a continuing recovery in airline capacity across most of the globe, but with negative year-on-year growth in Asia-Pacific. The recovery in monthly global passenger flights grew by 4% in May 2022, with flight capacity at 78% relative to pre-pandemic levels
Low-cost A330-300 E Class cargo conversion revealed
Vallair and UUDS Group, in partnership with Regio Lease & Deucalion Aviation, have developed a reversible and reconfigurable Airbus A330-300 E Class cargo conversion. “This is a game-changer for the air cargo industry,” says Vallair CEO
An interview with Air New Zealand CEO, Greg Foran
Air New Zealand’s CEO, Greg Foran, discusses the thinking behind the major innovation and investment being put into the airline’s ultra-long-haul flying experience
Renderings of every cabin in Air New Zealand’s 2024 Dreamliners
Enjoy another sneak preview of the passenger experience in Air New Zealand’s 2024 ultra-long-haul B787-9s with these design renderings. From Business Premier Luxe to the Economy Skynest, it’s an ambitious cabin design
Air New Zealand’s Skynest economy bunk beds
A small space but a big advance: Economy Skynest is a major moment in cabin design. Get a feel for the bunk beds coming to economy class in Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from 2024, serving ultra-long-haul routes such as Auckland to New York