Finnair has completed the rollout of its €200 million long-haul cabin refurbishment programme, across its entire long-haul fleet, comprised of Airbus A350s and A330s. The programme included the launch of Finnair’s sofa-style AirLounge Business Class seat, its brand-new Premium Economy cabins, and refreshed Economy Class cabins
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
Unum Aircraft Seating’s folding door concept, named ‘Door 2.0 – The Zen Door’ has won the Cabin Service Concept category of the RedCabin Trinity Awards. The company has enjoyed further awards success with the concept, including at the Crystal Cabin Awards and the International Yacht and Aviation Awards
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
Indian low-cost airline, IndiGo, has revealed it is planning to launch a ‘tailor made’ business-class product before the end of this year, which will be used on its busiest routes and business traveller-oriented routes
Soisa Aircraft Interiors has launched a buyer-furnished equipment (BFE) dress cover management service to enhance efficiency and precision in the supply chain. The company has also developed an ‘organic armrest’, made of a base of corn particles
Collins Aerospace has launched the Helix economy-class seat for narrowbody aircraft, engineered with high strength-to-weight composite materials and a design that minimises materials use. The company says it is engaged with a number of airline customers for seat orders
IFE and cabin electronics specialist, Rosen Aviation, has launched an in-seat audio system for commercial, VIP and business aviation cabins, bringing high fidelity and spatiality, along with active noise cancellation
Airbus has entered into agreements with China Airlines to retrofit its A350 cabins with a new cabin layout and hardware, and with Thai Airways, to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business-class seats
Eltra Services Beijing, a subsidiary of Airbus which provides repair and technical support services to airlines in China and the Asia-Pacific region, has signed an aircraft parts build agreement with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment
