Economic warfare: Emirates bows in this US battle
Maybe demand was soft to begin with. There is no doubt that inbound travel to the United States is showing weakness these days. Add a materi... Continue Reading
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LIFT by EnCore shows off revised 737, stunning 787 seats
When LIFT by EnCore unveiled its first supplier-furnished Boeing 737 seats last year at the Aircraft Interiors Expo the reception was underw... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Mobile, social, vocal passengers demand a better United
This month on #PaxEx TV, we discuss why United Airlines has become a case study in how not to handle a crisis, and why passengers will deman... Continue Reading
Recaro, Airbus promise flexibility with reconfigurable economy pitch
Airlines interested in varying the amount of extra-legroom economy seating they can offer on an aircraft have a new option with the Smart Ca... Continue Reading
Recaro evolves CL6710 business class concepts into seat offer
When Recaro debuted its first ever fully flat bed in 2016, the CL6710 and its direct aisle access were a welcome return to longhaul business... Continue Reading
HAECO and Airbus solve emergency kit stowage problem
Airbus and interiors manufacturer HAECO are offering a new solution to the problem of emergency equipment, crew bags and other non-passenger... Continue Reading
Airbus revisits A380 3-5-3 economy, adds “around 80 seats”
As Airbus seeks to revitalise sales of its flagship A380, the company is continuing to develop new “Cabin Enabler” options for densify... Continue Reading
Recaro lands 9000-seat BA, Iberia shorthaul Airbus fleet order
An impressive nine thousand Recaro SL3510 9-kilo ultra-lightweight barebones slimline aircraft seats are arriving from 2018 for British Airw... Continue Reading
Coach comfort could make a comeback with these new economy seats
Innovation often seems driven by upstarts, not industry stalwarts. In the world of economy class seating, however, this year’s Aircraft Inte... Continue Reading
In Conversation: the #RGNLIVE wrapup from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2017
RGN Contributing Editor John Walton is in conversation with Seth Miller, Jason Rabinowitz and Mary Kirby in Hamburg at the Aircraft Interior... Continue Reading
Co-branded inflight catering offers local flavour to new routes
Airline soft product co-branding is experiencing a resurgence, particularly in business and first class, as carriers seek their place in the... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand launches Acro Series 6 on midhaul A320/321neo
HAMBURG — Acro’s Series 6 fully-featured economy seat is set to launch on Air New Zealand’s forthcoming Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft,... Continue Reading
Hawaiian, JPA launch detail-oriented, premium-heavy A321neo
HAMBURG — Reiterating its brand positioning as a premium leisure carrier, Hawaiian Airlines plans to offer a premium-heavy Airbus A321neo ai... Continue Reading
Hong Kong Airlines balances new business seats and expansion
It’s no secret that Hong Kong Airlines, the HKG-based arm of Hainan Airlines parent HNA Group, has expansion plans around the Asia-Pacific r... Continue Reading
DIY Eurobusiness on LCC Tigerair beats regular biz on short flight
In Australia, as elsewhere, securing extra comfort in the air can be tricky. For a recent one-hour trip I needed to take from Hobart to Melb... Continue Reading
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