Lufthansa Technik to airlines: “Lease your cabin”?
Imagine this: you’re a small airline that wants to get on the latest-generation slimline seats bandwagon. Or you’re a carrier that has sudde... Continue Reading
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WestJet 787 raises bar for longhaul low-cost – and full-service – carriers
When I saw the CGI renders of WestJet’s new Boeing 787, it’s fair to say that my jaw dropped. A fully flat bed with direct aisle access for ... Continue Reading
Pondering the potential design of Emirates’ new premium economy
Predicting the future is perilous, but news that Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark has finally announced the airline is moving forward with the introd... Continue Reading
ANA’s flying sea-turtle A380s provoke premium leisure travel thought
Premium leisure travel is an increasingly valuable yet demanding segment for airlines, and delving into ANA’s fabulously liveried and genero... Continue Reading
Press Release: PriestmanGoode explains new WestJet 787 cabin design
WestJet – Canada’s second largest air carrier – has unveiled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner livery, logo and cabin interior including the a... Continue Reading
Press Release: SPIRIANT develops amenity kits for Asiana Airlines
Since May 1, passengers flying on Asiana Airlines’ (Asiana) Premium Classes have been enjoying two brand-new amenity kits developed by onboa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Pitch PF3000 secures EASA 16g certification
In the first quarter of 2018, Pitch secured the EASA ETSO C127b (16g) certification for its PF3000 seat. Following on from our C39b (9g) app... Continue Reading
How many doors do you really need, asks Jamco’s Spread Your Wings
Fully flat business class beds with direct aisle access and doors were, of course, all the rage at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo. But ... Continue Reading
New restraint system addresses airline passenger violence
A workplace conflict consultancy in Britain has developed a passenger restraint system which will be easier for crew to use while reducing t... Continue Reading
How the design of cabin safety equipment works
Following Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, there has been active speculation and energetic discussion on social media about possible design i... Continue Reading
Is the future of seatback thermoplastics really greige?
Settle down in your airline seat and look at the seatback in front of you. It’s almost certainly grey or beige. So is the armrest, and so is... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Group selects Geven for new A320 family seat
With the start of the planned Airbus A320 Family aircraft deliveries in 2019, Lufthansa Group customers will be offered new Geven seats on s... Continue Reading
Cabin designers lavish praise on new airframer-branded cabins
Airspace. Armonia. Atmosphere. Sky Interior. Airframers are increasingly branding their updated cabins, particularly as they develop package... Continue Reading
Rockwell Collins opens doors, shows off its buy of industry powerhouse
A temporary banner tacked to the front of the building announced B/E Aerospace has a new name. It was a modest indicator of more monumental ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Factorydesign eyes cabin harmony with next-gen trolley
Factorydesign has designed an aircraft catering trolley, which promises to shake up the airline industry. The London-based industrial design... Continue Reading
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