Gaps are opening in the aircraft manufacturing industry as Boeing and Airbus get stuck on the tarmac, a new AAM rulebook opens the door for eVTOLs to take off in a big way, and industrial AI gets serious for MROs. Demand and profitability in commercial air transport is set to return to 2019 levels in 2025, and the commercial aviation industry can look ahead to a year full of opportunities
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s biggest event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, has shared details of the 2025 event, which returns to Hamburg Messe, Germany, from 8-10 April
Airbus invites experts from around the world to join them in shaping a constructive dialogue about where aviation is today, and where it is heading in the decades to come
An impressive lineup of aircraft interior innovation has been assessed by the Crystal Cabin Awards judging panel, to decide the 22 finalists across the seven categories. Many leading airlines, suppliers, manufacturers and design firms are competing to have their innovations recognised by the world’s most prestigious prize for innovation in aircraft interiors
The 2025 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online! This special issue is packed full of ideas, designs, materials, design approaches and technologies that can inspire and enable future cabin projects.
The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize that recognises innovation in aircraft design, the passenger experience, cabin technology, sustainability, and the wider aviation industry. The 2025 shortlist features more than 50 innovations across seven categories, including advances in sustainability and accessibility
Jiatai Aircraft Equipment has entered into a cooperation agreement to develop economy-class seats optimised for 10-abreast cabins in the A350 NPS (new production standard)
APEX has announced the full list of airline industry leaders speaking at APEX/IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach on 28 to 30 October. The lineup of high-profile speakers includes Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, and Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic
The finalists of ‘Best Customer Journey Experience’, a special category of the Crystal Cabin Award due to be presented during APEX Global Expo in October, have been announced. The three innovations in the running have been developed by Skyted, Spafax and Thales
Airbus SE has reported its consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30th June 2024, showing increases in consolidated revenues, and in deliveries of commercial aircraft. The airframer is working on increasing production rates to meet its order backlog of 8,585 commercial jets
