Muirhead opens £14 million ‘Super Tannery’
Leather specialist Muirhead has opened a multi-million-pound ‘Super Tannery’, designed to slash energy use by 82% and water use by 42% thanks to innovative hide-processing technology
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Technology is key to a better passenger experience, says SITA
Passengers are embracing technologies such as mobile apps and biometrics for a smoother and more sustainable journey – and they want more, according to SITA’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report
PriestmanGoode and Lantal collaborate on green carpet collection
PriestmanGoode has collaborated with Lantal to explore how Deep Dyed Carpet technology can combine sustainable and low-waste production with bold aesthetics, and possibilities for wayfinding and accessibility. The result is three new design collections
The August/September 2023 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is out!
Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
Soisa partners with Avalon to recycle used cabin materials
Members of the Tarahumara tribe in Chihuahua are turning used aircraft seat covers and curtains materials from old aircraft into artisan crafts – and a living
Operators deserve 100% transparency on leather sourcing, says Muirhead
Scottish leather specialist, Muirhead, is encouraging airlines and transport operators to demand full traceability of hides to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing
Virgin Atlantic sets a date for the world’s first 100% SAF flight across the pond
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have confirmed a successful ground test of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. Confirming the safety of the fuel marks a key milestone in the project, the next stage of which will be the world’s first 100% SAF flight across the Atlantic
More transparency needed for material sustainability claims, says leather supplier
Bridge of Weir Leather, a supplier of automotive leather that is part of Scottish Leather Group alongside Muirhead, an aviation leather supplier, is calling for a “step change in transparency” with regard to the sustainability claims made by synthetic automotive interior materials suppliers
The Sustainable Design Summit is returning in November
Registration has opened for the Sustainable Design Summit (SDS), with the event returning to London on 28th November. The inaugural event in 2022 proved a success, sparking conversations about sustainability from experts across the aviation, cruise and hotel design industries
Aeromexico brings in sustainable amenity kits
Mexico’s flag carrier airline, Aeromexico, is introducing a new amenity kit in October, designed to meet passenger expectations for sustainability. The kits have been created in partnership with Italian fashion brand Etro, Formia and Gen Phoenix, with the recycled leather bags containing stylish luxuries