easyJet cabin crew get on board UK’s vaccination programme
easyJet cabin crew are being recruited and fast-tracked to support the UK’s NHS as part of the nationwide effort to distribute and deploy Covid-19 vaccines
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.
Unruly airline passengers face harsher penalties
The FAA is getting tougher with unruly airline passengers, following what it reports as a “disturbing increase” in inflight incidents. Passengers who interfere with, physically assault, or threaten to physically assault crew or passengers face stiff penalties, including fines of up to US$35,000 and imprisonment
10 startups join the ATI Boeing Accelerator scheme
10 startup companies have been selected to join the ATI Boeing Accelerator programme, a business accelerator scheme that offers valuable funding and expertise
JetBlue reveals all-new cabin design for A220-300
JetBlue has revealed the all-new cabin design for its Airbus A220-300 fleet, with customised seating, partitions, lighting, trim and finish. The aircraft could potentially open up new route options for the airline
Jamco reveals the hygienic Venture Pristine business class seat
Following the reveal of its Project Blue Sky range of touchless cabin technologies in August 2020, Jamco has launched Venture Pristine, an option for its Venture business class seat incorporating antimicrobial and antiviral material finishes
Virgin Atlantic staff support the vaccine rollout
Staff from across Virgin Atlantic’s operations, from cabin crew and pilots, to ground and office-based teams, have signed up to assist the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) in rolling out Covid-19 vaccines
Antimicrobial coating for nanocomposites gains certification
A series of independent tests conducted by Industrial Microbiological Services has enabled Alpine Advanced Materials to add antimicrobial coatings to its HX5 aerospace composite material
Tests successful of K/Q-Band phased-array multi-beam antenna
ThinKom Solutions reports that it has successfully completed over-the-air tests of a pair of 17-inch active diameter K/Q-band phased-array antennas communicating through an Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite
Adient Aerospace completes certification of Ascent suite
Adient Aerospace has successfully completed the certification of its Ascent business class seat. The suite is now HIC certified, ETSO approved, Sub part G approved and APDOA approved
Tom Enders has joined the board of Lilium: here’s why
Tom Enders, former CEO of Airbus, is joining the board of Lilium, the aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for regional air mobility. Enders explains his decision and the potential for eVTOL