Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) has been ranked third among Europe’s most impactful small projects in the Financial Times Group’s Investment Impact Awards. The Northern Ireland-based company was recognised for the broad benefits of the investment in its Dynamic Test Facility (DTF), which is used to simulate crash conditions and certify aircraft seating
Following a round of voting by the judging panel, the 24 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Award 2026 have been chosen. The finalists represent all aspects of aircraft cabin and passenger experience innovation, from comfort, accessibility and sustainability, to digitalisation, efficiency, and onboard safety
RX, the organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) have announced that this year’s event will bring together speakers from more than 20 airlines – a record number for the PEC – including representatives from United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Saudi Airlines, and Fiji Airways
The Bombardier Global 8000 ultra-long-range aircraft has now received certification from EASA. This approval follows Transport Canada and FAA certifications
The 2026 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online! This special edition is packed full of ideas, designs, materials, design approaches and technologies that can help inspire future aircraft cabin projects – and enable their launch
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
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
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
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
