The May/June 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read for professionals in the cabin, IFEC and passenger experience sectors. Here’s what you can enjoy in the magazine, which is Official Magazine of APEX, and Key Media Partner of Aircraft Interiors Expo
If the cabin interiors sector is aiming to create truthful initiatives that meet the Net Zero promises made by the aviation industry, we need to begin by understanding what it all means, then develop a suitable infrastructure, and source new recycled materials and solutions for the market. Sekisui Kydex is partnering with industry to create a greener path to Net Zero
As part of what it describes as “pursuing its move upmarket”, Air France has unveiled its completely redesigned long-haul business seat, due to be progressively rolled out on 12 Boeing 777-300s from September 2022
Gruppo Mastrotto, an Italy-based leather company, has created Mercury 99.9, a collection of leathers with an antibacterial and antiviral treatment claimed to be 99.9% effective
Aircraft shading system supplier, Vision Systems, has developed new comfort technologies for first-class and business-class cabins, which it plans to reveal at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg next month
We are a step closer to finding out which recent aircraft cabin innovations will win the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards. The shortlist included many fantastic contenders, but following the first official round of voting, 24 finalists have been put through to the final round. Did your favourite make it through?
Qantas has confirmed an order for 12 A350-1000s to enable non-stop flights to Australia from any other city in the world. The airline has shared concepts for the cabins, including first-class suites with a separate bed, and a Wellbeing Zone. “Our First and Business Class seats will set a new benchmark for premium long-haul travel,” said CEO, Alan Joyce
A new event, the Sustainable Design Summit, will bring together experts from the aviation, cruise and hotel sectors, to collaborate on shaping sustainable interiors
Jamco America has developed a new range of durable decorative branding panels for high-traffic areas within the cabin
This morning saw the inaugural flight of Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A350-1000. The airline has taken a different cabin design direction from its B787s and A380s, with two travel classes and forward-facing suites, while maintaining a sense of brand consistency
