The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined four measures that it believes can help solve persistent failures in the aerospace supply chain.
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Jamco has joined a consortium of industry experts to participate in a project that aims to establish an end-to-end supply chain for recovering carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) from retired aircraft, and reusing it in new aircraft
Airbus has entered into a long-term supply agreement with 3M for the supply of advanced thermal and acoustic insulation materials for the A220 narrowbody aircraft cabin
Boeing’s newly qualified flame-resistant honeycomb core can be applied in several areas of the cabin, such as the overhead stowage bins, ceilings and sidewalls. A key materials and process engineer in developing the aramid paper core explains how the ‘eureka’ moment came whilst skydiving
In this episode Rory shares his thoughts on everything from flat beds and solar panels on supersonic aircraft, to developments in IFE & IFC, and cost-efficient ways to help enable sleep in economy class.
Highlights from the June issue include the inside story of Glowing Hearted, the design framework for a new Air Canada; the latest advances in inflight connectivity; the 2026 seating review featuring the latest platform and comfort options across every class of travel; plus news, views, and more
Bombardier has collaborated with Lebanese fashion designer, Elie Saab, to create a cabin design for the Global 8000 business jet that adds a sense of haute couture to a fully certifiable aircraft interior
Airbus has developed a compact robot that weighs just four kilograms but could have a big impact in its production facilities. CabinMarker’s initial mission is to automate the marking and positioning of seat tracks, but more missions are already being planned
CabinMarker can glide through the cabin, marking and positioning seat tracks with pinpoint accuracy. What takes an operator 150 minutes, this robot completes in just 30, improving efficiency and freeing up staff for more skilled work. See CabinMarker in action
164 aircraft orders were placed in April 2026, which is nearly eight times the number placed in April 2025. April also saw aircraft deliveries hit their highest figure since 2015