Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, have gone a step further and created a formulation that is thinner and lighter – ideal for radiating heat away from airplanes. The Purdue team say the paint keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning in the cabin during boarding
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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer periods of rest between shifts. The new rule increases the rest period to 10 consecutive hours
Aerochamp and ANH Structure are collaborating to extend their aircraft interiors manufacturing capabilities In the Middle East and South Asia, with plans to manufacture cabin parts and lightweight passenger seats in India
The inflight experience onboard European low-cost carrier, easyJet, has traditionally been low tech, with no IFE save for a magazine and menu in the seatback. However, the airline has been working with AirFi to introduce a digital onboard experience
J&C Aero has announced that it is investing up to €1.5 million in the acquisition and integration of high-tech equipment to automate and robotise its aircraft cabin interior production processes
The finalists vying for prizes in the 2022 APEX/IFSA Awards have been announced. The awards, organised by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and the International Flight Services Association (IFSA), recognise innovative achievements successfully implemented in the past year
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
Aircraft interiors specialist, Flitetec, has acquired the assets and goodwill of SC Screenprint, a printing business in London, to complement its design, manufacturing, repair and distribution capabilities
Hamburg Aviation has appointed Ralf Gust as its new managing director, replacing Ulf Weber. Gust’s career spans nearly 20 years in the aviation industry, including management positions at several aviation companies and associations
The full conference agenda for the Sustainable Design Summit, the first event to bring together interiors experts from the aircraft, hotel and cruise interiors industries, has been released. Over the course of the day, delegates will gain actionable insights about how to make operations more environmentally friendly