Gary Weissel shares his views on a range of topics including the complexities or interiors engineering, how to calculate the return on investment on a new cabin interior, and the importance of great cabin service
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The Aircraft Interiors Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the biggest names in the industry. Featuring interviews by Matthew Nicholls, vice president of marketing with Perrone, The Aircraft Interiors Podcast is the place for major industry players to discuss the latest issues at the very heart of our business.
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In this episode Rory shares his thoughts on everything from flat beds and solar panels on supersonic aircraft, to developments in IFE & IFC, and cost-efficient ways to help enable sleep in economy class.
Martin Darbyshire is founder and CEO of the Tangerine strategic design consultancy. In this chat he covers everything from AI to autonomy, how to help clients make the right creative leap, the scope for LOPA innovation, and how Tangerine grew to become such a wide-ranging agency
Anyone who appreciates an amazing colour, material & finish (CMF) scheme should hear the views of Alexandra ‘Sandy’ McGill, lead designer at BMW Designworks. Sandy discusses everything from the studio’s 50th anniversary, to the trials of bespoke colour schemes, and why beige is back
Growing up across three continents John Walton claims – only half-joking – to have been raised by cabin crew. As an aviation writer he covers topics including in cabin interiors, seating, connectivity and premium class service. In this episode John discusses industry issues and a few key moments over the past two decades
In this wide-ranging chat with Peter Tennent, CCO and director of Factorydesign, he discusses everything from his days at Central St Martins, to industry trends, seat design, and airline requirements. He also shares some stories from notable design projects including Etihad, Concorde and… Gordon Ramsay’s undercarriage.
Blake Emery shares his unique psychology-led passenger experience insights and discusses how to trigger a sense of the magic of flying
A big talent and a big character: Paul Wylde discusses issues such as cabin class ‘dis-positioning’, and the importance of creating a strong brand identity. He also shares his thoughts on classic design, high times in the 1990s, and a few entertaining tales from the world of design consultancy
Chris Dela Rosa, cabin product director at Alaska Airlines, discusses everything from advances in seat comfort to universal design language, to the challenges of fleet retrofits, his fondness for David Neeleman – and what the industry is not talking about that it should be
Chris Wood is a well-loved figure in aviation, best known for his work as an ardent campaigner and lobbyist for improved PRM accessibility in air travel. He is founder of the Flying Disabled consultancy, a key figure in the development of the Air4All wheelchair securement system, and has been a driver of successful campaigns including Rights On Flights. In short, Chris is a great guy, a straight talker, and a pleasure to listen to, as you can find out in this episode









