Ultrafabrics has commissioned third-party testing to define the role of upholstery in seating comfort. The tests are designed to help seating manufacturers, designers and specifiers understand how softness, flexibility, heat transfer and moisture management shape the seated experience
Thompson Aero Seating (TAS), has released a new phase in its brand campaign, with film and website content that celebrates the company’s people, heritage, and innovation
While American Airlines is ending its Flagship First class, it is also making more premium seats available. The airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs feature more business and premium economy seats than on any aircraft operated by a US carrier
Emirates is launching a new premium-economy seat that features a full-height, electrically powered adjustable privacy screen
Qantas has revealed the next generation of business-class experiences for its new Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. These seats are important for the airline as it is experiencing high levels of demand and high levels of revenue for its premium travel classes
Recaro Aircraft Seating has launched the successor to its PL3530 premium seat. The R4 has been developed with enhanced ergonomics and passenger comfort, and new premium features
Following the integration of the Swoop and Sunwing airlines, WestJet has now completed the transformation of these airlines’ all-economy narrowbody aircraft to be consistent with its wider fleet
American Airlines is upgrading the interiors of its narrowbody aircraft fleet, with highlights including 4K seatback IFE displays at every seat and the installation of more premium seating options. The airline says the programme marks one of the most significant cabin investments in its history
RedCabin has appointed two new chairs for the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit (ACIS) 2026, taking place in December. Stephanie Faulk from Elevate Aircraft Seating and Brenna Wynhof from Boeing will lead this year’s summit in Denver
The FAA is proposing an airworthiness directive (AD) that will require seat inspections on certain Boeing MAX aircraft – the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200. This AD is in response to a report that some passenger seats have not been correctly installed in the seat tracks
