With the return of VT‑ALL, the Boeing 777‑300ER which is the last of Air India’s 30 grounded aircraft, the final chapter of the airline’s massive US$400 million revival programme is now complete
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Lufthansa Technik has completed the first Boeing 787 cabin modification at its widebody base maintenance site in Malta. The comprehensive cabin modifications, carried out for Lufthansa, included the installation of the new Allegris cabin and seating configuration, and a full upgrade of the cabin monuments
ZIM has expanded its executive board with the appointment of Stefan Kroll as its new CTO. Kroll will also serve as president of ZIM Germany
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have shared full details of the 2026 event, which they say will be the most ambitious in the show’s 25-year history, with new features and experiences
United Airlines has announced it is launching the ‘United Relax Row’, a triple economy seat that can be transformed into a couch, opening up a more comfortable option for economy-class customers
easyJet has ordered the lightweight Kestrel seat from Mirus Aircraft Seating, to be installed on its new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft from 2028, across 237 aircraft orders
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
This is a big week for Starling Aerospace, as the company has announced that it has gained status as an approved supplier to Boeing, and is also preparing to launch new seating models
Air France has won a prestigious design award for its redesigned La Première first-class suite, launched in 2025 on its Boeing 777-300ERs. The suite won a prize in the Aviation sub-category of the Product Design division in the 2026 iF Design Awards
A project by Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) has been ranked third among Europe’s most impactful in the Financial Times Group’s Investment Impact Awards. The Northern Ireland-based company was recognised for the broad benefits of the investment in its Dynamic Test Facility (DTF), which is used to simulate crash conditions and certify aircraft seating