Anyone who appreciates an amazing colour, material & finish (CMF) scheme should hear the views of Alexandra ‘Sandy’ McGill, lead designer at BMW Designworks. Sandy discusses everything from the studio’s 50th anniversary, to the trials of bespoke colour schemes, and why beige is back
Following a round of voting by the judging panel, the 24 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Award 2026 have been chosen. The finalists represent all aspects of aircraft cabin and passenger experience innovation, from comfort, accessibility and sustainability, to digitalisation, efficiency, and onboard safety
Take a look at Philippine Airlines (PAL) first Airbus A350-1000, with cabins and lighting schemes designed with LIFT Aero Design. The eight A350-1000s joining PAL’s fleet will serve as its flagship aircraft
NewTerritory, the London-based brand experience and design studio, has made two new senior appointments to help it achieve further growth in 2026
The 2026 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online! This special edition is packed full of ideas, designs, materials, design approaches and technologies that can help inspire future aircraft cabin projects – and enable their launch
ÉireComposites, a manufacturer of composite structures, has secured its first production contract in the commercial aircraft seating and cabin interiors supply chain. The initial production batch will support an active seating programme
Edelweiss, the Switzerland-based leisure airline that is part of the Lufthansa Group, has revealed the retrofit cabin upgrade schemes for its Airbus A350s, for introduction in late 2026. There are enhancements in every travel class, and a new business suite option
Lantal, the manufacturer of textiles and carpets for aircraft interiors, has announced a planned leadership transition
AkzoNobel has announced a €50 million investment to expand and modernise its aerospace coatings production facility in Waukegan, Illinois, the company’s largest site for such products globally
Signature Plating, a Texas-based specialist in platings and coatings for aircraft interiors, has promoted Anthony Donoho to the role of director of sales, marketing and customer service
