Materials news from the automotive sector: Hyundai Cradle, the innovation hub of Hyundai Motor Group, has entered into a partnership with Uncaged Innovations, a biomaterials company, to create a sustainable, animal-free leather for automotive interiors, made using grain byproducts
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach. From 9 to 11 September the show floor will showcase everything from food and beverage options, to inflight amenities, cutlery, packaging, and more. Here are 20 top attractions to see, and some essential pre-event information
In collaboration with Hamburg Aviation, a funding programme named Green Aviation Technologies II (GATE II), is supporting five R&D projects that could help advance the goals of environmental and operational efficiency
The simplicity and comfort of new sofa-style business-class seats like Finnair’s AirLounge and ANA’s ‘The Room FX’ have led many in the cabin sector to pause and consider their design approaches. Can using less really create more in seat design, in terms of efficiency, cost and comfort? We asked the experts
Emirates is repurposing various ex-service cabin materials from its multi-billion-dollar aircraft cabin retrofit programme to create a limited-edition capsule collection of handmade luggage and bags
Stelia Aerospace has won the Sustainable Design category of the Red Dot Award with its manually actuated Opera Essential business-class seat
Gen Phoenix and the Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials have joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), a network of organisations working to build a circular economy for the aviation industry, unlock new value from materials, and strengthen supply chain resilience
The Natilus aerospace company has revealed details of its cabin designs for Horizon, a blended-wing-body aircraft (BWB) intended to challenge narrowbody aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320. With around 40% more interior volume than a narrowbody, and capacity for up to 200 passengers, Horizon opens up possibilities for an interesting and comfortable passenger experience
Recaro has entered into a cooperation with Bag To Life (B2L), a maker of sustainable fashion, to create a range of bags and accessories made from recycled aircraft seat materials
Cathay Dining, the inflight catering subsidiary of Cathay Group, has developed an inbound food waste collection and recycling facility claimed to have increased the company’s food waste recycling capacity by 200% and reduced electricity consumption by 70%
