The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, has revealed plans to present several accessibility-focused products at Aircraft Interiors Expo next week, including two seats that allow customers to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey, and an accessible lavatory
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have released the seminar programme for CabinSpace Live 2024, a two-day event where industry experts from big players such as Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, Iberia, Hughes, TAP Airlines, and Recaro Aircraft Seating will share their experiences and insights for creating the cabin of tomorrow
Highlights of the May 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International include LOPA planning, a look at evacuation safety post-JAL 516, sustainable cabin design, preparing for A350 cabin retrofits, and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo
Fans of the ‘Jetliner Cabins: Evolution & Innovation’ book by Jennifer Coutts Clay book will be happy to hear that an extensively updated version has been released, with new case studies, 16 updated chapters, video clips, insights from specialists, in-depth guest essays, and 20 picture galleries
RedCabin, the organiser of worldwide global travel summits for the aviation, rail and automotive sectors, has announced the finalists in its inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards. As well as trophies, RedCabin will provide the winners with the opportunity to collaborate with an airline on their winning innovation, and to help bolster its business case
The National Industrial Property Institute (INPI) has published its ranking of the top patent holders in France, and Safran has come in at first place, with its portfolio of 16,457 active patents. Safran has come ahead of giants such as Airbus, Boeing, Stellantis and Valeo
The expert judging panel has selected the 25 finalists in the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, with key themes of sustainability, health, luxury – and of course innovation – all of which can enhance the passenger experience. There are some big names competing across the eight awards categories
Jamco Corporation has released details of its next-generation ‘Metamorphic’ aircraft lavatory, designed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to make air travel more inclusive and enjoyable for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs)
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), returning to the Hamburg Messe in Germany from 28-30 May 2024, is set to offer attendees many opportunities to explore the latest innovations that could shape the cabin concepts of the future
