Airbus is preparing to introduce a new cabin architecture to the A220, with the distinctive Airspace cabin scheme and its added features tailored to the A220’s dimensions. The A220 Airspace cabin is expected to be available for line-fit aircraft in 2026, with a retrofit option to follow
Highlights from the September issue include an insider view of a task force making IFE more accessible for passengers with impairments; United Airlines discusses the progress of the huge United Next cabin retrofit programme; a look at accessible lavatory options for narrowbodies; how to deal with IFE hardware at the end of life, plus news, views, and more
American Airlines is launching a new range of limited-edition Raven + Lily amenity kits, which will be available to customers in its premium cabins later this month. The reusable amenity kits will include skincare products from celebrity facialist, Joanna Vargas
The RedCabin Trinity Award recognises innovation in the aircraft interior sector, and also offers winners the opportunity to collaborate with an airline and gain business. The awards organisers have released the shortlist of 25 contestants, with the winners due to be presented as part of the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit in Dublin
The application window for the Crystal Cabin Award, the prestigious honour for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is now open. The eight categories of the 2026 awards include a new opportunity for start-up companies to have their innovative ideas assessed and celebrated
The organisers of this year’s APEX/IFSA Global Expo say the event attracted nearly 2,500 airline leaders and innovators from around the world. Highlights included CEO keynote addresses, a technology showcase, and a comprehensive awards programme
Shop ‘til you, well, land: AirMall is a new digital inflight shopping platform that can connect passengers with thousands of retail brands while helping airlines offset the high costs of wi-fi infrastructure
The Lightshifter concept enables naturally oiled wood veneer to expose light sources on demand. When activated, the solid wood veneer on a cabin surface transforms into a canvas for the lighting effect, adding depth and dimension to a previously flat surface. Here’s the concept in action…
F/List has developed a new concept named Lightshifter, which morphs wood veneer monument surfaces to reveal integrated illuminated elements, creating a feel of unexpected textures, effects and atmospheres in the cabin
Bluebox has launched Blueview Cloud, a system for delivering digital services onboard aircraft. The system is optimised for high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, with a software suite hosted on the ground
