A survey of disabled flyers with a wide range of mobility issues or impairments has been conducted by aviation accessibility experts, to gauge their confidence about air travel in a Covid-19 world. These flyers represent a much-needed source of revenue for airlines – if their concerns are properly addressed
A survey conducted by management consultancy, Oliver Wyman, has found that the majority of travellers want to get going again. 75% of Americans who travel by air for business want to travel the same or more when restrictions are lifted, and travellers around the world are significantly more comfortable flying than with any other mode of transport apart from driving
US Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, has announced the appointment of 30 board members to the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB), an initiative to encourage females to access opportunities in aviation
LISA and IAMA are partnering to make use of artificial intelligence in aircraft design and certification
ACI and IATA have issued a joint paper that lays out a pathway for restarting the aviation industry. The paper has been written with input from airlines and airports to build a roadmap for resuming operations, and to reassure the travelling public about the health and safety of flying
DRA and sister company 328 Support Services have strengthened their technology team with the appointment of Martin Nüsseler as CTO. Nüsseler joins after 17 years with Airbus
Hamburg Aviation has a new managing director, with Ulf Weber due to take the reins from Dr Franz Josef Kirschfink on 1 July 2020. He takes the reins at a challenging time, stating it is vital that “our industry sticks together, continuing to develop a joint outlook with future prospects”
The aviation sector in Europe may be about to see a boost in demand, as the European Commission (EC) has created a comprehensive framework aimed at effectively coordinating the restoration of air transport services and allowing European citizens to plan summer holidays
Andy Masson has succeeded Alan Wittman as the CEO of Adient Aerospace
As a service to loyal readers across our aviation brands, Aircraft Interiors International and its sister titles have compiled a cross-sector report, which includes some of the most important Covid-19 stories from the past month
