Emirates’ virtual reality app
Emirates has launched the first airline virtual reality app in Oculus Store. Explore the Emirates First Class Suite and other signature products in full VR with an industry-first, immersive and interactive experience
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.
Qatar Airways is among the first to fly Recaro’s CL3810
Qatar Airways is installing 20 shipsets of Recaro’s brand-new CL3810 economy class seat on its A321neo fleet, with installations starting in 2022
Bombardier reveals the super-midsize Challenger 3500
Bombardier has unveiled the Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jet, an evolution of the Challenger 350 with a redesigned interior, expected to enter service in the second half of 2022
Sekisui launches new cabin translucents range
Sekisui Kydex has launched a new decorative translucent thermoplastic product line for aviation interiors, created to give designers another option to achieve refined cabin schemes
Air France A320 flies with first Safran ECOS bins
Air France is the first airline to order Safran Cabin’s ECOS (Efficient Cabin Open Space) shelf bins, with a contract signed to equip 24 of its Airbus A320s with the units. Air France Industries retrofitted the first of the aircraft with the bins in July 2021, which has now returned to service
Inmarsat launches digital platform to monetise IFC
The market for digital inflight advertising is forecast to grow massively by 2030. Inmarsat has developed OneFi, a digital platform designed to help airlines take advantage and monetise inflight connectivity
Safran’s CCA-winning seat moves from concept to market ready
Last week saw the Interspace seat design win the ‘Judges’ Choice’ category of the Crystal Cabin Awards. This week sees Safran Seats and Universal Movement announce that the seat has shifted from the concept stage to becoming fully productised
How UK businesses can avoid redundancies as furlough ends
As the UK’s furlough scheme approaches its end, businesses are urged not to panic. Key points to consider include planning and forecasting for when furlough ends, exploring the ability to borrow and secure funds, and reducing owners’ personal requirements
Crystal Cabin Award 2021: the Special Categories
Two special categories have been added to the 2021 Crystal Cabin Award programme, developed by a task force of judging panel members in response to the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on aviation worldwide. Awards organisers Lukas Kaestner and Julia Grosser present the winners in this online ceremony
Safran scores a double victory at the Crystal Cabin Awards
What’s better than the annual Crystal Cabin Awards? How about biannual Crystal Cabin Awards? In response to the impact of the pandemic on aviation, two special categories have been added for this year, in recognition of aircraft cabin and on-board products that address the latest air travel challenges