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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.
Airbus’s key figures from 2023 include deliveries of 735 commercial aircraft (an 11% increase over 2022), 2,319 aircraft orders, and a backlog of 8,598 aircraft. The widebody market has recovered much sooner than expected, and “with vigour“, says CEO
Flitetec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, repairer and distributor of aircraft interiors parts, has announced its plans for major expansion and investment in France
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has appointed a new expert Ambassador panel for the 2024 exhibition, tasked with highlighting the key themes of the event. The four Ambassadors on the panel will focus on elevating three of WTCE’s main topics: health and wellbeing, sustainability, and food & drink.
Shem Malmquist, a Boeing 777 captain and visiting instructor at the Florida Institute of Technology, explains the details of the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug incident and shows the inspection process
Qatar Airways has rolled out an application that enables its cabin crew to deliver more personalised experiences to passengers. In its initial phase, the application gives crew access to real-time updates, such as flight information, and customer and service details
Inflight entertainment content provider, Spafax, has entered into a collaboration with BBC Maestro, to give airline customers access to a selection of educational courses. Passengers will be able to learn from stars including Brian Cox, Billy Connolly and Marco Pierre White, via their IFE displays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced strong revenue, profitability and passenger number projections for airlines in 2023, which it predicts will then largely stabilise in 2024. Airline industry operating profits are expected to reach $49.3 billion in 2024, and total revenues to reach a record $964 billion
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an agreement to invest in Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, Saudia Technic provides services across key aviation MRO segments
Air India has taken delivery of the first of its 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order, sporting a bold new livery and marking a landmark moment in the airline’s transformation. Ahead of the aircraft’s entry into commercial service in January 2024, this video shows a few highlights from the passenger experience