Highlights from the June issue include a look at how the passenger experience versus low fare conundrum could be solved in economy class; the latest advances in inflight connectivity; the 2025 seating review featuring the latest platform and comfort options across every class of travel; plus news, views, and more
Aircraft Interiors International joined Keith Anderson, CEO of Thompson Aero Seating, to find out how clever and efficient LOPAs can enable enhanced front-row experiences with no loss in cabin density. Keith also shows the company’s latest development – the VantageNOVA First suite, with its luxurious ‘star’ configuration for four people
Stelia Aerospace has launched the next-generation Rendez-Vous long-haul business-class seat at AIX 2025, a reinvention of the original version launched in 2023
Aircraft interior refurbishment specialist, Starling Aerospace, has acquired the assets of Pitch Aircraft Seating Systems for an undisclosed sum. Starling is now ramping up its factory to begin manufacturing Pitch economy seats, and plans to launch new economy and premium economy models
A collaborative project between Acro Aircraft Seating and the Aircraft Interior Recycling Association (AIRA) is claimed to have created a proof of concept that economy-class seats can be recycled to form part of a true circular economy. The partners are calling on the aviation industry to work together to create demand for recycled materials
Alan McInnes from Unum Aircraft Seating explores the evolution of aircraft seats, including how innovation, materials, and design trends have shaped modern business-class seating over the years
VantageNOVA is the first angled business-class seat model for twin-aisle aircraft from Thompson Aero Seating. The outboard column can be configured as herringbone or reverse herringbone, alongside the centre double reverse-herringbone seats
Thompson Aero Seating has launched VantageNOVA, its first angled business-class seat for twin-aisle aircraft. The outboard column can be configured as herringbone or reverse herringbone, alongside the centre double reverse-herringbone seats
Unum Aircraft Seating, a UK-based manufacturer of business-class seats, has raised £3.5m with participation from the ACF Investors venture capital fund. The funding will be used to support research and development, and to expand Unum’s sales pipeline within the airline industry
The opening day of Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg saw Stelia Aerospace launch Opera Essential, the latest addition to its Opera range of aircraft seating, crafted with eco-design principles to achieve a claimed 30% reduction in weight compared to the Opera SA version
