What are the most innovative new ideas that can improve the airline passenger experience? That question is answered once a year by a panel of 27 aviation industry experts from around the world that gathers to decide the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards
We spoke with three industry experts about how cabin design and the wider passenger experience is evolving to reflect the full spectrum of the travelling public, including the more than 15% of which who identify as neurodiverse
Rosen Aviation considers how aircraft interiors will develop over the next 50 years due to factors such as agile system architectures, MOSAIC, and avatars
Headline topics from the March issue include the potential of Artificial intelligence (AI) in cabin design, predictions for the 2076 passenger experience, the story of the UK design studios, inflight amenities, and of course extensive previews of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 and WTCE 2026
With so many orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) systems announced, it would be easy to conclude the market is reaching maturity and there may not be much business left to win. However, research by Valour Consultancy shows there is still a huge amount of sales potential in the IFC market
Following a round of voting by the judging panel, the 24 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Award 2026 have been chosen. The finalists represent all aspects of aircraft cabin and passenger experience innovation, from comfort, accessibility and sustainability, to digitalisation, efficiency, and onboard safety
What will the inflight experience look like in the future? The Crystal Cabin Awards are a hotbed of innovation, and the 85 shortlisted contenders for the 2026 event signal clear trends in aircraft cabins
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’
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
