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
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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
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will celebrate 25 years at the forefront of aircraft cabin innovation during the 2026 show. This landmark edition of the expo, taking place from 14-16 April 2026 in Hamburg, will be the most ambitious yet, according to the organisers, RX
A new aviation standard has been drawn up that is intended to simplify applications for supplemental type certificates for inflatable restraints in the cabin
Emirates is introducing new services and products to make the air travel experience more accessible for people with disabilities. The launches include onboard sensory products, a mattress hood, process enhancements across the inflight experience, with more accessibility concepts currently in development
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









