Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A330-900s, configured with a two-class, 297-seat layout. The A330-900 interior includes eight bespoke galley monuments, five stowages, and a self-service counter for business class, all supplied by Bucher
The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize that recognises innovation in aircraft design, the passenger experience, cabin technology, sustainability, and the wider aviation industry. The 2025 shortlist features more than 50 innovations across seven categories, including advances in sustainability and accessibility
Visitor registration is now open for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). These highly popular events for the aircraft cabin interiors and the onboard hospitality procurement industries will be co-located at Hamburg Messe, Germany from 8-10 April 2025
Take a closer look at the details of British Airways’ new A380 first-class suite. BA and Tangerine brought together carefully selected colours, materials, finishes and comforts to create the flagship product
The latest airline to show its faith in the first-class market is British Airways, which has unveiled a new First suite, as the latest part of the cabin retrofit plans for its 12 A380s, expected to be rolled out in mid-2026. The design brings together work from some of the finest designers and suppliers in the British Isles, to create a high-end travel experience
The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC) has released its 2050 Industry Roadmap, a series of four key recommendations for creating a circular economy model and contributing to global sustainability goals. The ACC says its recommendations for action lay out a course for the certification of low-emission, reprocessed high-quality materials and parts for use in aircraft interiors products and other sectors
Jiatai Aircraft Equipment has entered into a cooperation agreement to develop economy-class seats optimised for 10-abreast cabins in the A350 NPS (new production standard)
Geven’s CASTLE project (‘CAbin Systems design Toward passenger welLbEing’) has been developed to demonstrate improvements in passenger comfort and ergonomics, accessibility and sustainability
The first commercial flight of the Airbus A321 XLR will take place today, on Iberia’s Madrid to Boston route. Getting the long-haul narrowbody business-class experience right is a key consideration, and Thompson Aero Seating and Factorydesign have provided the solution
Highlights of the November issue of Aircraft Interiors International include: insights into the potential for textures to enhance comfort and branding; a focus on the Middle East aviation market; galley innovations; advances in cabin lighting; the latest cabin materials, from leathers & textiles, to thermoplastics; and more…
