The FAA is proposing an airworthiness directive (AD) that will require seat inspections on certain Boeing MAX aircraft – the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200. This AD is in response to a report that some passenger seats have not been correctly installed in the seat tracks
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On Monday, 27th July, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flight LX16 from Zurich to New York was rerouted to Bangor Airport in Maine, USA. The reason was smoke in the cabin. The cause? A charging case for wireless headphones
The application window for the 2026 RedCabin Trinity Award, an awards programme that recognises innovation in aircraft cabin interiors, is now open.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined four measures that it believes can help solve persistent failures in the aerospace supply chain.
Highlights from the June issue include the inside story of Glowing Hearted, the design framework for a new Air Canada; the latest advances in inflight connectivity; the 2026 seating review featuring the latest platform and comfort options across every class of travel; plus news, views, and more
The non-profit organisation is applying its skills and experience as an accessibility advocate to offer Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) training and services to airlines
What are the most innovative new ideas that can improve the airline passenger experience? That question is answered once a year by a panel of 27 aviation industry experts from around the world that gathers to decide the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have shared full details of the 2026 event, which they say will be the most ambitious in the show’s 25-year history, with new features and experiences
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified an increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft types. giving airline customers the option to carry more payload or fly longer routes
Headline topics from the March issue include the potential of Artificial intelligence (AI) in cabin design, predictions for the 2076 passenger experience, the story of the UK design studios, inflight amenities, and of course extensive previews of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 and WTCE 2026









