Adam loves air travel, and since taking on 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 growth of the brand platform, and sits on various events and awards panels, including the Crystal Cabin Awards, and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) & International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Awards
Jamco Corporation is continuing its strategy of moving from defence to offence, to become a market leader in the aircraft interiors sector. The latest development is the acquisition of Iacobucci HF Aerospace, a specialist in galley equipment for commercial aviation
Emirates’ US$5 billion cabin retrofit programme is continuing to advance at an impressive rate. The next phase of the rollout will start from August 2026, involving 60 A380s and 51 B777s, all of which will be fitted with new onboard products
The application window for the Crystal Cabin Award, the prestigious honour for innovation in the aircraft cabin, closes on 22nd November. The eight categories of the 2026 awards include a new opportunity for start-up companies to have their innovative ideas assessed and celebrated
AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) has announced that its order book is open and it is now offering its full range of aircraft interior products, which includes everything from social spaces and galleys, to front-row monuments, feature panels and stowages
MIT and Viasat have announced a concept for business aviation that “radically changes” how in-flight connectivity (IFC) performance is measured. Research indicates that peak network speed is not a true reflection of the overall connectivity experience, with a Quality of Service (QoS) metric being superior
The Virgin Atlantic Board has announced its succession plan for the airline’s current chief executive officer (CEO), Shai Weiss, who is due to leave the airline on 31 December 2025
Emirates is introducing new services and products to make the air travel experience more accessible for people with disabilities. The launches include onboard sensory products, a mattress hood, process enhancements across the inflight experience, with more accessibility concepts currently in development
Airbus is preparing to introduce a new cabin architecture to the A220, with the distinctive Airspace cabin scheme and its added features tailored to the A220’s dimensions. The A220 Airspace cabin is expected to be available for line-fit aircraft in 2026, with a retrofit option to follow
The RedCabin Trinity Award recognises innovation in the aircraft interior sector, and also offers winners the opportunity to collaborate with an airline and gain business. The awards organisers have released the shortlist of 25 contestants, with the winners due to be presented as part of the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit in Dublin
APEX Global Expo is a key event in the aviation calendar, where leaders from airlines, suppliers and innovators come together to drive partnerships, share insights, and explore cutting-edge technologies, all with the goal of elevating the passenger experience. Take a look at some highlights, including 20 great exhibits
