Recycling aircraft interiors
Lifetime planning of aircraft interiors to include recycling and reuse can yield benefits for the environment – and for the bottom line
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The ‘middle of market’ airplane
While the demise of the B757 left a clear gap in the aircraft market, its bellwether ‘middle of market’ replacement is proving tricky to pin down. John Walton sees what the future could hold for the MOM jet…
The Boeing 777X cabin: what we know so far
Aircraft Interiors International has accessed initial, exclusive details on the cabin design for the Boeing 777X. from a widened cabin, to an exciting new interior linings program, to an unprecedented level of customisation offers, there’s a lot to look forward to…
How airlines should tackle bad passenger behaviour
As reports of bad passenger behaviour such as alcohol abuse, violence and bigotry become more frequent thanks to social media and celebrity mishaps, let’s take a look at the law on board and how cabin crew should handle bad situations
The top 10 free things to do at Singapore Changi Airport
It’s no secret that Singapore’s Changi Airport is the world’s best airport. However, there are a few little-known attractions to be found at this amazing facility – and better still, many can be enjoyed for free. These are our top free attractions for passengers at Changi Airport…
Janet: the secret American airline you have never heard of
Every day in the USA, intriguing white and red planes allegedly fly between the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas and Area 51. The aircraft belong to an airline that operates as ‘Janet’. This is what we know about the mysterious Janet…
The changing food tastes of passengers
Monitoring and reacting to passengers’ changing tastes and preferences is essential for airlines seeking to offer a desirable inflight catering offer. Today’s food trends should influence tomorrow’s tray table offerings to ensure that catering services don’t disappoint. From moringa to quinoa, jackfruit to purple food, here are the food trends that airline caterers need to take notice of
Airbus at 50: a design legacy
29 May 2019 marks Airbus’s 50th anniversary. As we begin celebrations, let’s hear some thoughts on aircraft interior design from Airbus’s VP of cabin marketing, Ingo Wuggetzer, who is himself coming up for his 15th anniversary at the company
Galleys and innovation: the way forward
It’s time to put more care into the design of aircraft galley spaces. A current design project for the cabin interiors of the Airlander 10 show what is possible with a little imagination, and what airplane social areas could offer in the future
2019’s most innovative aircraft cabin ideas
The winners of the 2019 Crystal Cabin Awards have been revealed. Read on to find out the eight aircraft cabin innovations that won the industry’s most coveted prizes, and the ideas that gave them some close competition…