Boeing’s newly qualified flame-resistant honeycomb core can be applied in several areas of the cabin, such as the overhead stowage bins, ceilings and sidewalls. A key materials and process engineer in developing the aramid paper core explains how the ‘eureka’ moment came whilst skydiving
Highlights from the June issue include the inside story of Glowing Hearted, the design framework for a new Air Canada; the latest advances in inflight connectivity; the 2026 seating review featuring the latest platform and comfort options across every class of travel; plus news, views, and more
China Airlines is introducing a premium economy-class cabin on its upcoming Boeing 787-9 deliveries, with Recaro R4 seats being the centrepiece of a cabin crafted for a Taiwanese feel
For the fourth consecutive year Mankiewicz, a manufacturer of aerospace coatings, has won an Accredited Supplier award as part of Airbus’s Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program
Scottish Leather Group, parent company of the Muirhead aviation leather supplier, has announced that it has achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 across its manufacturing operations while maintaining production levels
F/List has joined Otto Aerospace’s Phantom 3500 programme at the concept stage to develop bespoke furniture and linings for the clean-sheet business jet
The Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit Europe is coming up fast, and there is a lot to look forward to, including the Discover Blue cabin mock-up, which will showcase supplier innovations
The 25th edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) generated impressive numbers, with more than 12,500 people attending the event, including representatives from 185 airlines, all keen to see the latest developments from the nearly 500 exhibitors
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded Sekisui Kydex two grants to support a rail siding project and solar photovoltaic installation at its Bloomsburg manufacturing facility
SABIC has launched a new product for aerospace: the ULTEM SU3102P reactive oligomer. This polyetherimide-based toughening agent is designed for thermoset composites used in primary and secondary aerospace structures
