We are a step closer to finding out which recent aircraft cabin innovations will win the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards. The shortlist included many fantastic contenders, but following the first official round of voting, 24 finalists have been put through to the final round. Did your favourite make it through?
Qantas has confirmed an order for 12 A350-1000s to enable non-stop flights to Australia from any other city in the world. The airline has shared concepts for the cabins, including first-class suites with a separate bed, and a Wellbeing Zone. “Our First and Business Class seats will set a new benchmark for premium long-haul travel,” said CEO, Alan Joyce
Ipeco is introducing the Saros Beverage Maker with flow-through brewing capability and high-visibility indicator lighting for ease of use
Jamco America has developed a new range of durable decorative branding panels for high-traffic areas within the cabin
Following the reveal of The Booth, the social space on Virgin Atlantic’s A350s with a leisure configuration, the airline has unveiled a series of new experiences that can be enjoyed in the zone, from wine tasting to cards
The Crystal Cabin Award, the foremost international prize for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is returning as an in-person event in 2022. The high-calibre judging panel has some tough work ahead to assess the shortlist of innovations, with key themes being sustainability, digitalisation and flexibility
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s leading event for airlines and the cabin supply chain, is finally returning as an in-person event. More than 400 exhibitors will be showcasing over 1,000 products, with a focus on industry recovery
Bucher has shipped the first set of fully customised BFE galleys and stowages to Airbus Toulouse, for integration into the first Starlux Airlines A330-900neo
With a new type of business class experience, a new travel class with fresh product, and an overall warmer feel, Finnair has gone all-out with the €200m update of its long-haul cabins. Aircraft Interiors International got on board the first A350 equipped with the new Finnair experience
With a new type of business class experience, a new travel class, and two seat launches, Finnair has gone all-out with the redesign of its long-haul cabins. This cabin walkthrough shows you what’s in store…