What will the inflight experience look like in the future? The Crystal Cabin Awards are a hotbed of innovation, and the 85 shortlisted contenders for the 2026 event signal clear trends in aircraft cabins
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Canadian low-cost airline, WestJet, has purchased 22 onboard wheelchairs from Airchair, which will be installed on certain aircraft in the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737s
Highlights from the November issue include a focus on how to solve the aviation industry’s cabin retrofit issues, a special look at how to design crew uniforms, plus cabin lighting innovations, the latest CMF options, efficient galley equipment, news, views, and more
Airchair, a manufacturer of onboard wheelchairs for aviation, has opened a new manufacturing facility in the UK. The facility is larger than its previous site, which will enable Airchair to treble its production capacity if required
Registration is now open for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 and World Travel Catering & Onboard Service Expo (WTCE) 2026. Both events return to Hamburg Messe in April with brand-new zones – and an entire hall for Gategroup
The application window for the Crystal Cabin Award, the prestigious honour for innovation in the aircraft cabin, closes on 22nd November. The eight categories of the 2026 awards include a new opportunity for start-up companies to have their innovative ideas assessed and celebrated
VistaJet has developed what it calls the world’s first in-flight sleep programme. Developed specifically for private aviation, in collaboration with longevity specialist Dr Peter Attia, the programme aims to help passengers achieve restful sleep during long-haul flights
Lufthansa Group has set up an Accessibility Customer Advisory Committee, tasked with the goal of making the air travel experience better for passengers with impairments or disabilities
Emirates is going beyond conventional methods to reduce the risks of unexpected severe turbulence, with investments in multiple data sources that ensure global coverage and improved accuracy in turbulence prediction
Following the temporarily suspension in operations of eight Finnair Airbus A321s due to a safety issue with seat covers, the airline has brought in new suppliers and is preparing to return the aircraft into service by the end of the month