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
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“Airlines are missing opportunities to strengthen their top-line, improve their environmental performance, and serve customers. Meanwhile, travellers are seeing higher costs from the resulting tighter demand/supply conditions. No effort should be spared to accelerate solutions,” warns Willie Walsh. IATA has a few proposals to help the situation
Airbus SE has finalised its transaction with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes
2025 saw the highest number of October aircraft deliveries since 2018. The deliveries also marked an increase in deliveries of two thirds compared to October 2024, says Aimie Stone from ADS
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
Lufthansa Technik is launching cabin interior refurbishment options for the Airbus ACJ318 Elite aircraft, as well as a range of technical modifications, from IFE updates to a LEO connectivity option
Registration is now open for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 and World Travel Catering & Onboard Service Expo (WTCE) 2026. Both events return to Hamburg Messe in April with brand-new zones – and an entire hall for Gategroup
Emirates’ US$5 billion cabin retrofit programme is continuing to advance at an impressive rate. The next phase of the rollout will start from August 2026, involving 60 A380s and 51 B777s, all of which will be fitted with new onboard products
Bombardier has announced a collaboration with the Elie Saab, the Lebanon-based luxury fashion house popular with royalty and celebrities, for the design of a passenger cabin interior for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft
Half-life market values for the Boeing 777-300ER have jumped 78% in 2025, to about US$ 47.6 million, primarily driven by ongoing delays to the 777X programme and limited production of Airbus’ competing A350-1000