In the Ultraleichtbausitz project, vehicle seat construction and design was reconsidered with a view to weight reduction. The result is a seat weight of 10kg, enabled by an innovative ‘xFK in 3D’ hybrid frame structure, which complements metal additive manufacturing. Could this project influence future aircraft seating design?
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Finnair has completed the cabin modifications of its narrow-body Airbus fleet used on European routes. As part of modifications, more seats have been added to the aircraft, and internet connectivity systems installed. Watch the project in progress in this timelapse video from the hangar of Finnair’s maintenance partner, CSAT
On 25 January 2020, Boeing’s 777X aircraft flew for the first time and completed a successful first flight. This major milestone for the airplane programme begins the next phase of testing for the 777X as Boeing works towards certification and then delivery to customers in 2021. See for yourself how the aircraft performed
Japan Airlines (JAL) has invested in Boom and has options to purchase up to 20 of its supersonic passenger aircraft. Yasushi Omori, JAL’s vice president of business creation, shares his thoughts on the future of supersonic aircraft for commercial air travel
The 22nd of January 1970 was a wonderful day for travellers, airplane enthusiasts and anyone interested in beautiful, functional design: the entry into service of the first Boeing 747. Air travel doesn’t get much more glamorous…
How time flies! The Boeing 787 Dreamliner first took off on December 15, 2009, and a decade later, Boeing staff remember their favourite 787 Dreamliner moments. What was yours?
Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport America in New Mexico is the world’s first commercial spaceport. Jeremy Brown, design director at Virgin Galactic introduces the concept for the space terminal
Jeremy Brown, design director at Virgin Galactic, gives a virtual tour of the design for the Landscape Lounge in Spaceport America, the world’s first commercial spaceport. Here’s how an out of this world passenger experience begins
Delta Air Lines is preparing to launch the first Parallel Reality beta experience for the airport experience. This tailored customer experience has potential to be further expanded across the journey, including the inflight experience
Delta is the first airline to keynote CES, and at this week’s event in Las Vegas, CEO Ed Bastian brought the house down. In front of the world’s top innovation and technology specialists, he shared his vision for the future of travel, demonstrating how technology in the hands of a purpose-driven, consumer-focused company can redefine consumer expectations