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
A project by Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) has been ranked third among Europe’s most impactful 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
