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
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
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
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
In its ongoing work to protect airline passengers, the Department of Transportation (USDOT) is moving forward with pro-consumer actions, including creating an Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights. The Bill has implications for cabin design
A small space but a big advance: Economy Skynest is a major moment in cabin design. Get a feel for the bunk beds coming to economy class in Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from 2024, serving ultra-long-haul routes such as Auckland to New York
Air New Zealand’s 2024 Dreamliner cabins offer customers several upgrade options, with sleep available at several price points. Take a tour of the innovative cabin designs
Air New Zealand’s Hangar 22 lab has revealed an ultra-long-haul cabin for its Boeing 787-9s, developed to offer the best sleep in the sky for a range of budgets. This is a landmark moment in aviation
