The team at the JPA Design studio have identified five trends they believe will shape the world of air travel in 2026, from wellness, to branding, to ‘slow travel’
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Highlights from the November issue include a focus on how to solve the aviation industry’s cabin retrofit issues, a special look at how to design crew uniforms, plus cabin lighting innovations, the latest CMF options, efficient galley equipment, news, views, and more
Highlights from the September issue include an insider view of a task force making IFE more accessible for passengers with impairments; United Airlines discusses the progress of the huge United Next cabin retrofit programme; a look at accessible lavatory options for narrowbodies; how to deal with IFE hardware at the end of life, plus news, views, and more
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
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach. From 9 to 11 September the show floor will showcase everything from food and beverage options, to inflight amenities, cutlery, packaging, and more. Here are 20 top attractions to see, and some essential pre-event information
Elliott Koehler, creative director at JPA Design, explores how cabin design can redefine the future of ultra-long-haul travel as flight times stretch to new limits. Wellness is key to meeting new requirements for comfort and luxury
The simplicity and comfort of new sofa-style business-class seats like Finnair’s AirLounge and ANA’s ‘The Room FX’ have led many in the cabin sector to pause and consider their design approaches. Can using less really create more in seat design, in terms of efficiency, cost and comfort? We asked the experts
VIP service redefined: Looking back at when Tomás Romero interviewed the Disney Institute’s Jeff James. He shared interesting views on teamwork, personalisation, and the secrets that airlines can apply to create a little Disney magic in their customer experiences
Highlights from the June issue include a look at how the passenger experience versus low fare conundrum could be solved in economy class; the latest advances in inflight connectivity; the 2025 seating review featuring the latest platform and comfort options across every class of travel; plus news, views, and more
Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are central to how commercial airlines compete for and connect with passengers