Welcome to the November 2025 issue of Aircraft Interiors International magazine, which is a must-read for professionals in the cabin, IFEC and passenger experience sectors, Official Magazine of APEX, and Key Media Partner of Aircraft Interiors Expo.
As well as a guest appearance by Sam Chui, and materials and accessibility innovations, highlights from the November issue include:
How to solve the big retrofit issue
Airlines are having to retrofit their existing cabins and launch new products in legacy aircraft in order to address delivery delays. The resulting surge in demand for cabin refurbishments is creating challenges for the interiors sector, but our experts have ways to make upgrades more efficient.
Crew uniform design
Crew uniforms are a key way for airlines to express their brands, but they are becoming increasingly difficult to design due to durability, comfort and environmental factors. We asked design houses how the sector is adapting to meet changing needs.
Cabin Lighting
Lighting is evolving to go far beyond the strictly functional, bringing benefits to passenger health, brand experience, and airline operations. Take a look at the latest technologies and industry trends.
Trim & Finish
CMF (colour, material and finish) options are critical to creating a comfortable cabin and a differentiated passenger experience. We have brought together the latest products on the market, which combine beauty with light weight, durability, and sustainability.
Galley equipment
From lower weight to improved manoeuvrability, advances in galley cart design and technology are enabling more efficient catering operations. Find out how.
Up front:
Column: Dr Joe Leader X Sam Chui
In a special collaboration for this issue, aviation influencer Sam Chui joins Dr Joe Leader to discuss how effective retrofit cabin upgrades can redefine an airline experience.
Industry statistics
The latest industry figures show an impending milestone for global air travel, a growing aircraft cabin interior market, and positive trends in aircraft orders and deliveries.
Materials science
A major advance in materials science could be on the horizon, with machine learning and nano-3D printing producing high-performance, nano-architected materials with impressive strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios.
Accessibility technology
Boeing has created a concept AI-powered speech-to-text transcription system that can benefit all passengers, particularly the deaf or hard of hearing.
Retrospection
We look back 20 years, when Boeing unveiled the 777-200LR Worldliner, the longest-range commercial airplane. The initial design included an indulgent first class and a Manhattan-inspired business class.
Products And Services
The latest product news from our advertisers:
Genuine cabin materials
The Novem Group has developed a range of premium decorative materials for premium cabin interiors, including genuine wood, aluminium and carbon, which can bring a tactile revolution to the passenger experience.
Decorative metal finishing
Achieving perfection in decorative metal finishing requires the application of art and science. Lamberts London explains the processes it uses to achieve luxury finishes for aircraft cabin interiors
A trusted interiors partner
With over 31 years of serving the aviation industry, AIRO Industries Co., an FAA/EASA-certified repair station, delivers end-to-end interior solutions for commercial and private aviation
A durable clear coat finish
Signature Plating is continuing to implement finish innovations for aircraft interiors.
