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
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As part of its commitment to eliminate all single-use plastics in its operations by 2023, LATAM has changed the materials of all onboard service elements in the Economy cabin, eliminating 1,200 tons of plastic
For the next three months, two top chefs from the two-Michelin-starred Pavillon restaurant will be treating SWISS’s premium travellers to their modern interpretation of French haute cuisine, with a Zurich twist
HoloLamp has developed an interesting way for diners to select from menu choices: a VR display of each dish presented in front of them. This interesting idea could provide food for thought in premium class cabins
Emirates has announced that it is investing more than US$2 billion in enhancing its inflight experience, including a massive programme starting in 2022 to modernise the interiors of more than 120 aircraft, as well as implementing improvements to other services across all cabins
A new name has entered the IFEC market: Conetic. However, as a holding company, many will be familiar with its portfolio, which comprises Touch Inflight Solutions, Above Aero Media Services, and Oxygen Premium Services. Together they will seek revenue and experience opportunities in the passenger journey
LSG Group has reported it made a 92% hike in revenues in the first half of 2022, driven by positive aviation business development in all regions of the globe – especially in North America and Latin America. The increase amounted to EUR 410 million, bringing total revenue to EUR 857 million
From July to October 2022, passengers in Air France’s long-haul La Première and business-class cabins departing from Paris will enjoy menus created by Michelin-starred French chefs Michel Roth and Anne-Sophie Pic. The chefs have created a range of dishes designed to be sustainable and responsible, made from seasonal produce
The US$40 million Bustanica farm facility in Dubai is claimed to save in excess of 250 million litres of water and produce over one million kilos of healthy produce annually. These greens will soon be served in the skies
The next stage in Virgin Atlantic’s transition to a greener fleet is the introduction of the A330neo, which will also usher in a further development of the airline’s cabin design philosophy – and the airline’s largest business class suite yet