Safran Seats to debut VUE reverse herringbone for narrowbodies
In 2019, Safran Seats began quietly developing a premium, international-style business class seat for long-haul, single-aisle twinjets. As a... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: thermoplastic
How Thales slashed weight from its latest IFE technology
Inflight entertainment hardware stakeholders have long sought to drive weight out of their systems to improve the eco-credentials of their p... Continue Reading
Boltaron achieves true recycling of aerospace grade thermoplastic
As aviation begins to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, the industry is doubling down on its efforts to achieve a more environmentally sustai... Continue Reading
Recycled and bio-plastics: a solution to the PaxEx plastics footprint?
The passenger experience industry often considers plastics in aesthetic terms, from developing exciting new shapes, patterns and technologie... Continue Reading
Will rigid foams gain greater presence in cabin interiors?
Whenever a company proposes reducing the weight of a significant cabin material by two thirds, the aircraft interiors industry takes notice.... Continue Reading
Collins Aerospace on the challenges and rewards of developing Horizon
The last trip this writer took before the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled the aviation industry was to report on the new Aeroflot A350 for Runway... Continue Reading
Press Release: Hexcel improves electromagnetic performance of 3D parts
Hexcel is pleased to announce the launch of its latest HexAM® materials technology, HexPEKK®EM–an electrically conductive, high-performance... Continue Reading
Notes from first class for future #PaxEx design
After making the most of sweet spot redemptions in several frequent flyer mile programs recently, I got to thinking about how the lessons of... Continue Reading
Press Release: SIMONA Boltaron achieves key quality certification
SIMONA Boltaron announces that the company has earned its AS9100 Rev D certification in addition to its existing ISO 9001:2015 registration.... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Lessons airlines can learn from Singapore’s A380 first class
Who knows if we’ll see A380s flying again, and if so how many? It seems clear that, for many airlines, the downturn caused by the coronaviru... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boltaron’s customer service team earns excellence award
The customer service team for SIMONA Boltaron, a leading thermoplastic sheet manufacturer for aerospace and other industries, has been named... Continue Reading
The first thirty seconds: designing that first #PaxEx impression
Think back to your last flight. You walked through the busy airport, down the jetway, or up the aircraft stairs. You entered the aircraft, t... Continue Reading
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
Four Qatar Airways flights show remarkable #PaxEx consistency
As airlines grow in size and fleet diversity, ensuring that passengers have a similar — or at least coherent — experience across different a... Continue Reading
Gender diversity plays pivotal role in Boltaron’s growth
Some companies operating in male-dominated fields talk about gender diversity. Others make a concerted and meaningful effort to bring women ... Continue Reading
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