Browsing: Sustainability

The annual Crystal Cabin Awards always serve as a reward for innovation today, and as a trend indicator for what tomorrow’s flight experience might look like. More than 80 entries qualified for the 2023 shortlist, with many reflecting the ever-increasing drive for passenger comfort, an increased focus on accessibility, and the rise of future air mobility

Pam Fletcher, chief sustainability officer at Delta Air Lines

Pam Fletcher, Delta’s chief sustainability officer, outlines the airline’s strategy for achieving net zero-emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including eliminating single-use plastics, diverting waste from landfills, identifying more sustainable products that elevate the customer experience and encouraging net-zero supply chains

The lower half of the Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m, it is one of the largest thermoplastic assemblies in the world. The technology used could significantly reduce weight and manufacturing costs for future aircraft

the cabin interiors of a business jet, with leather seating and a wood dining table

A 3D-printing technology company has reported that its thermoset polyurethanes have passed 14 CFR vertical burn tests, demonstrating compliance with anti-flammability standards for airworthiness. The materials can now be used for 3D-printing parts including stowage compartments, decorative panels, ductwork, cargo liners, fabric sealing and more