Emirates has begun its massive US$2 billion, two-year cabin retrofit programme of 120 aircraft. Following months of meticulous planning, and months of detailed test runs on an actual A380 aircraft, the engineering teams are now upgrading an A380 (A6-EVM) at the Emirates Engineering Centre
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F/List has developed Shapeshifter, a cabin technology concept that uses actuators, pneumatic elements and other mechanical systems to morph cabin items for optimised cabin space, multiple functions, and passenger interactions. The concept brings cabin components to life
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Aerospace Engineering Solutions has received an STC from EASA for the installation of forward cabin closets on Boeing B737-800 aircraft. The modification sees seat track-mounted underbin coat stowages installed to the forward left- and right-hand cabin area
Jamco America has developed a new decorative branding panel, designed as a cost-effective option for airlines looking to update or rebrand their aircraft’s forward- and mid-cabin areas
A new range of seats developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group has been revealed, including suites for first and business class, as part of a €2.5 billion investment plan. CEO Carsten Spohr says of the seats, launching in 2023: “The largest investment in premium products in our company’s history underpins our claim to continue to be the leading Western premium airline in the future”
Aerochamp and ANH Structure are collaborating to extend their aircraft interiors manufacturing capabilities In the Middle East and South Asia, with plans to manufacture cabin parts and lightweight passenger seats in India
J&C Aero has announced that it is investing up to €1.5 million in the acquisition and integration of high-tech equipment to automate and robotise its aircraft cabin interior production processes
The September 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read, with insight into new systems that integrate IFE and connectivity on a single Digital Experience Platform, a look into the trend for simplified business-class seating, an interview with Air New Zealand’s Kerry Reeves, our annual seating review, and more
Heart Aerospace, the manufacturer developing the ES-30 electrically powered regional aircraft, has selected MSB to design and develop some 60 key structural components for the cabin, flight deck and cargo areas