Irish firm SONAS Aviation eyes bizjet business for post-Brexit world
As it prepares to receive its Irish air operator certificate, business jet management and charter start-up SONAS Aviation is offering what i... Continue Reading
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How will cabin classes evolve? Two industry experts weigh in
Change is needed in the skies, an evolution in the way airlines divide their cabins to match the changing needs of passengers and to optimiz... Continue Reading
Melbourne Airport focuses on design with shared use checkins
New technologies, space constraints and cost reductions via self-service options are driving airports to innovate in how they allocate and o... Continue Reading
Factors driving the perception of inflight comfort and discomfort
Airlines want to keep passengers comfortable, but the constraints of the cabin limit design options. A host of factors, both internal and ex... Continue Reading
Acumen execs on delivering customization in shorter timeframes
In a market driven by tight timelines for delivery, complex and often delicate certification processes and a high cost burden for developmen... Continue Reading
EVA Air premium economy kit keeps younger demographic in mind
Amenity kits are increasingly part of the premium economy class experience. To be successful, the kit should not only include some core amen... Continue Reading
Evolving NHK looks to spread 2020 Games interest beyond Tokyo inflight
In the runup to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japanese broadcaster NHK is keen to build on growing inbound travel to Japan... Continue Reading
Lift explores cabin lighting as a brand canvas and revenue stream
At this month’s Red Cabin Innovation and Aircraft Seating conference in Hamburg, Daniel Baron, owner of Lift Strategic Design shared d... Continue Reading
Japan’s custom Joyful Trains drive tourism to disaster-struck regions
It’s no secret to travelers visiting Japan that the country’s rail network is world-class. The reach of the Shinkansen bullet train network ... Continue Reading
European regional airlines could be hardest hit by no-deal Brexit
As UK Prime Minister Theresa May attempts to rally support for the country’s European Union withdrawal agreement ahead of a key Parlia... Continue Reading
Cathay Pacific moves beyond on-demand in meal redesign
As Cathay Pacific continues to undergo its transformation program, its inflight dining in business class has seen changes both long-expected... Continue Reading
New terminal designed to be exact opposite of usual LaGuardia
New York’s LaGuardia Airport has long been at the extreme bottom of anyone’s list from which to draw #PaxEx inspiration. That ma... Continue Reading
Aircraft seat size minimums in the offing, Recaro touts flexibility
The Federal Aviation Administration has a year to regulate aircraft seat size as part of FAA reauthorization legislation signed this fall by... Continue Reading
JPA’s Alex Duncan considers continuity of design in air travel
Alex Duncan, design director interiors at JPA Design, London, spends his time thinking of fresh ways to make hotels and airport lounges more... Continue Reading
UK firm sees future for visually pleasing 3D printed aircraft interiors
Additive layer manufacturing is playing an increasing role in the development of aircraft interior parts. Until now, however, these parts ha... Continue Reading
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