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
APEX Global Expo is a key event in the aviation calendar, where leaders from airlines, suppliers and innovators come together to drive partnerships, share insights, and explore cutting-edge technologies, all with the goal of elevating the passenger experience. Take a look at some highlights, including 20 great exhibits
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach. From 9 to 11 September the show floor will showcase everything from food and beverage options, to inflight amenities, cutlery, packaging, and more. Here are 20 top attractions to see, and some essential pre-event information
National Accessible Air Travel Day was established to help raise awareness of the issues that air travel presents for people with disabilities. Michele Erwin, CEO of All Wheels Up, explains why, for wheelchair spots on commercial aircraft, it’s not a question of why any more: it’s a question of when
Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), launching a new season of dementia-friendly short films on its inflight entertainment content library. The curated programming is designed to entertain travellers living with dementia, offering gentle storylines, calming visuals, and soothing soundtracks
Elliott Koehler, creative director at JPA Design, explores how cabin design can redefine the future of ultra-long-haul travel as flight times stretch to new limits. Wellness is key to meeting new requirements for comfort and luxury
Crew uniforms play an important role in shaping the passenger experience and reinforcing airline brand identities. The Airline Clothing Show, an expo arranged by PCIAW (Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide), will be hosting an airline fashion show at the opening reception of APEX/IFSA/FTE Global Expo in September
Sophie Morgan responds to the Department for Transport [DfT] and Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group report. Sophie is a broadcaster, author and disability advocate, and a founder of the impactful Rights on Flights campaign
The Aviation Accessibility Task & Finish Group in the UK has developed a set of recommendations that airlines, airports and aviation regulators could adopt to make air travel safer and more accessible for disabled people
