The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most respected prize for aircraft cabin innovation. This year’s winners bring benefits for the airline passenger of today and tomorrow, with everything from beds in economy class, internet for budget airlines, and sustainability ideas to benefit the whole world
Proposals for an ultra-luxury flying experience have been revealed by Lufthansa Technik, with cabin designs that take full advantage of the vast space available on the BBJ 777-9. The design incorporates traditional elements of Middle Eastern cultural heritage, with a modern twist
Some of the industry’s leading cabin interior suppliers and designers discuss what the future of narrowbody travel looks like, and what it means for passengers
JetZero has collaborated with Factorydesign to create cabin concepts for a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. The shape has created new design opportunities
A glimpse into the future of aircraft interiors has been revealed by JetZero, which would move cabin design from the conventional tube, to a more open space with new potential for the passenger experience. Factorydesign has created striking cabin interiors for the concept
Hawaiian Airlines has worked with Teague to create Dreamliner cabins that combine a feeling of natural beauty with great industrial design and technology. Here’s the story…
In November, Hawaiian Airlines is scheduled to receive the first of its 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order, and the interiors look a little special. With its customers travelling primarily for leisure, the airline has opted for a holiday feel, working with Teague to create cabin designs inspired by early Polynesian navigators
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany on 6-8 June 2023, which the show’s organiser says is at the perfect time, with more than 4.2 billion passengers set to take flight over the next 12 months. There is a lot to look forward to…
Following the initial voting rounds, the 21 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards have been decided, featuring new cabin designs, seats in every class of travel, and exciting concepts. The final round of voting should be very interesting!
Highlights of the May 2023 issue include Lufthansa’s Allegris programme; standards that can help make cabins more sustainable; design trends to watch; ideas to improve the experience for partially sighted passengers; and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023