Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
Researchers at North Carolina State University have revealed a thin and lightweight textile air-filtration technology designed to catch and kill pathogens in enclosed spaces, such as aircraft cabins, with 99.9% efficiency
Airshield, a device designed to prevent airborne germs and odours from entering the personal space of every passenger in an aircraft, has received STC approval from the FAA for fitment on the A320 family of narrowbody aircraft. It has been an interesting development journey, but the device is now market-ready
The aviation and travel retail industry’s One Too Many campaign is warning holidaymakers of the consequences of disruptive behaviour on flights and in airports – with penalties including jail time, a £80,000 fine and flight bans
The UK’s aerospace sector is thriving, with a 306% YoY increase in orders alongside a 38% increase in deliveries. ADS Group says the figures are encouraging for the sector amidst supply chain challenges and slightly muted start to the year, and the current backlog in orders is estimated to be worth more than £205bn to the UK
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) welcomed the industry’s leading airline and rail companies, with more than 3,500 attendees from 88 different countries visiting the three-day event. The expo was centred around the three core themes of passenger wellbeing, sustainability and creating memorable experiences, with visitors and exhibitors alike keen to bring the fun back to post-pandemic travel
Air Canada has revealed a sneak peek of its Walt Disney World Resort-themed in-flight safety video ahead of its launch in July through to September. This marks the first time Disney has been involved in an airline safety video
Australian airline Qantas and the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre have been collaborating on a research project that is looking into how the inflight travel experience can be altered to reduce the effects of jetlag. Selected findings have now been shared
Following the reveal of its Airbus A350 First and Business cabins in February, Qantas has now unveiled the entire cabin design, including a dedicated Wellbeing Zone, and the premium economy and economy cabins. The interiors have required a special design, as these 12 ultra-long-haul A350-1000s will fly 238 passengers for up to 22 hours nonstop
John Morris, triple amputee, power wheelchair user and founder of WheellchairTravel.org, demonstrates the Air4All wheelchair securement space from Delta Flight Products and the Air4All Consortium. The companies say the design may soon appear on airplanes