Bradfor, a Northern Ireland-based supplier of aircraft interior dress covers, upholstery fabrics and leather, has obtained the SC21 Silver performance level in the aerospace industry improvement programme
Kaman UK claims to have developed a process that significantly reduces development lead times for the design and manufacture of complex mould tools for composite parts manufacturing in aerospace
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute have modified their high-speed testing machine with a device that enables plastics to be examined at low temperatures without requiring a thermal chamber
AIM Altitude has developed a new nanocomposite material with fire and mechanical performance materials that could enable greater design freedom for aircraft interiors, including new decorative finishes
Jetcraft is the launch customer for F/LIST’s Microshield 360, an aircraft interior treatment which protects against SARS-CoV-2
Every year, PriestmanGoode works with London’s Royal College of Art, setting students on the Textiles course a brief to develop materials for future transport environments. This year, the students were challenged to develop sustainable materials for application in luxury travel in 2030. Get inspired…
Adhetec, a specialist in technical adhesives for the aerospace industry, has launched a range of certified antimicrobial adhesive films embedded with Pylote’s natural antimicrobial technology, which is claimed to be effective against coronaviruses and bacteria
Researchers at Sekisui Kydex have created the next generation of high performance, antimicrobial thermoplastic sheet, featuring what it calls Kydex Ion Technology
In response to the heightened cabin hygiene expectations of passengers undertaking Covid-19 travel, Spanish tannery Tenerias Omega has launched two ranges of anti-bacterial leather (ABL) for aviation, named Fresco and Rocket
Aerospace thermoplastics giant, Sekisui Kydex is striving to further intertwine the worlds of design and manufacturing in aircraft interiors. Its work is being furthered with the promotion of Karyn McAlphin to the role of design director