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
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is streamlining its waste management process with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in terms of commercial scale and capacity
New passenger research commissioned by WTCE gives insight into how passengers perceive sustainability in the aircraft cabin. 42% say visible sustainability cues influence their onboard purchasing decisions, while 37% would pay a 6-10% premium for more sustainable options
The International Flight Services Association (IFSA) has announced a big change for its 2026 IFSA Global Expo, with a dedicated gathering for the onboard services sector and a new venue, while keeping its most popular features
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 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
ÉireComposites, a manufacturer of composite structures, has secured its first production contract in the commercial aircraft seating and cabin interiors supply chain. The initial production batch will support an active seating programme
The UK’s University of Oxford has shared the findings of a new study, which states that global aviation emissions could be reduced by 50-75% by applying three strategies to boost efficiency
A new BizJet Interiors Zone dedicated to the business aviation and eVTOL sectors is due to debut at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 (AIX), taking place on 14-16 April at Hamburg Messe in Germany
A solar PV array is now operational at Scottish Leather Group’s production facility in Bridge of Weir, Scotland. The PV array has 4,348 panels, and can generate up to 3.0 MW of power, delivering 24% of the tannery’s electrical demands
