Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are central to how commercial airlines compete for and connect with passengers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has chosen Recaro’s R4 premium economy seat and R3 economy seat for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft fleet serving international routes, starting in fiscal year 2026
Recaro Holding has released its financial results for 2024, reporting a total revenue of €588 million. The group is anticipating a similar growth trajectory in the coming years, through strategic facility expansions, and growth in the economy and business-class seat markets
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.
Highlights of the September issue include the Digital Experience Manager, which can revolutionise IFE curation; our ever-popular annual seating review; how to optimise seat designs for streamlined maintenance; a preview of APEX Global Expo, and more…
Markus Hollerer, head of strategy and products at Recaro Aircraft Seating, joins Panasonic’s Andy Masson to discuss issues including trends in classes of service, what passengers really want out of a seat when they fly, and how suppliers can address sustainability in the industry
A new option for business travellers in India is due to launch in November, with the launch of IndiGo Stretch business class on IndiGo’s Airbus A321neo fleet. “With India’s soaring economy and the evolving aspirations of the Indian society, we believe it’s time for IndiGo to redefine business class in India,” says IndiGo CEO
Starting in September, Alaska Airlines will begin rolling out additional First Class and Premium Class seating across more than 200 of its aircraft, including its Boeing 737-900ERs, 737-800s and 737 MAX9s. This expansion will add 1.3 million premium seats annually to the airline’s mainline fleet
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
The 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards ceremony in Hamburg was another great success. If you were there, you may find yourself in this extensive gallery of images from the evening. Note all images are copyright Jan Brandes
