QCM and 4Drive&Aviation have co-developed Flamelab 4.0, claimed to be the world’s first automatic flammability test chamber, capable of performing 12-second and 60-second vertical bunsen burner tests without human input
Following independent testing by Industrial Microbiological Services, Alpine Advanced Materials says that the antimicrobial coating on its HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite decorative finishes has been proven to be effective
Muirhead has developed Active Hygiene Leather, a range of new hygienic and sustainable leathers for aircraft seat covers with built-in antimicrobial properties
A new aircraft seating cushion technology has been developed by Starr Aircraft, in partnership with Sp1ke Inc. The technology, named Impression, is a structural foam consisting of advanced EVA polymers
4Drive & Aviation, a specialist in upholstery, has opened a testing facility in Poland. The facility offers fire and mechanical test services for the aviation industry, as well as training, project and test advisory services and the development of new test methods and machinery
The Collins Meridian seats on board JetBlue’s latest A220 aircraft are being fitted with Promessa AV performance fabric, supplied by Ultrafabrics and its exclusive aviation agent, Tapis Corp
A series of independent tests conducted by Industrial Microbiological Services has enabled Alpine Advanced Materials to add antimicrobial coatings to its HX5 aerospace composite material
Perrone Aerospace has appointed Jason Fahlbush to the position of COO, succeeding Bartle Avery. He joins from the role of COO of Adient Aerospace
Autostop has applied its experience and principles from automotive seating to develop SkyLeather, a high-tech synthetic leather for aircraft seat covers
Collins Aerospace Systems has developed an alternative to lumber finishes in business jets, with a finish that can be colour-matched to business jet wood veneers