VR could be a boon to aircraft interiors, if properly applied
It’s easy – and even healthy – to be a bit skeptical about cutting-edge technology applications in aviation. Virtual Reality (VR... Continue Reading
Author: Marisa Garcia
Boeing debuts new Genesis space-age BBJ MAX cabin design at NBAA
During the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition in Orlando, Boeing announced it has delivered its first B... Continue Reading
How high-design interior structures can enhance beauty and utility
Boxy anonymous galleys and flat bulkhead dividers have their place, but more ambitious designs can deliver twice the benefit by making disti... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Systems makes the case for better flight management with IFC
The skies are becoming crowded and expected to become more difficult to manage as passenger numbers rise to 7.8 billion by 2036, according t... Continue Reading
Better flight in amber: is it time to bring warmth back to cabin colors?
For many years airline cabins have trended to cool tones in shades of grey, beige, blue, green, purple and pink. Consumer trends suggest tha... Continue Reading
FAA reauthorization bill urges review of oxygen mask design
The new FAA reauthorization bill, which passed the House on 26 September, includes a number of calls for the FAA to address common topics of... Continue Reading
Considering the future of alternative LOPAs and passenger comfort
With increasing passenger numbers, the 2D structure of the traditional aircraft LOPA (Location of Passenger Accommodations), or seat-map, is... Continue Reading
easyJet extends key wireless IFE trial, but it is not a roll-out yet
Low-cost carrier easyJet has completed the first six-month pilot of the Immfly wireless entertainment solution, installed on five of its air... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Systems touts smart caching in advance of EAN launch
While inflight connectivity is advancing, the experience in the air cannot keep up with the consumer experience at home, especially as count... Continue Reading
Designing airport spaces for the modern traveler
In recent years, many airports have added veritable retail mazes for passengers to navigate through. While dining and shopping are welcome a... Continue Reading
Design for passenger pleasure: six senses of appeal
Like hotels and stores, and other public spaces, the combined sensory impact of the aircraft cabin – what we refer to as ambiance R... Continue Reading
How new business jet designs inspire first class cabins worth the fare
Airbus has announced that its newest corporate jet, the ACJ320neo, has been assembled and is awaiting first flight in the coming days before... Continue Reading
These wildlife species pose the greatest threat to planes: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have updated the protocol for reviewing wildlife hazards at US airports, including a ranking... Continue Reading
Viasat will continue to challenge EAN despite recent Inmarsat win
A recent win for Inmarsat in the ongoing dispute over the European Aviation Network (EAN) will not dissuade Viasat from challenging the Inma... Continue Reading
Kid-Friendly Design: Improving Junior PaxEx
Flying is stressful and uncomfortable for everyone. Children are just more honest. When they are uncomfortable they voice their distress, wh... Continue Reading