The future Delta Air Lines travel experience AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-08 | Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Misapplied Sciences, will launch the first-ever Parallel Reality beta experience for customers departing Detroit Metropolitan Airport this year – the first step toward a future where the airport environment itself is tailored to each customer.This new, opt-in technology allows multiple customers to see personalized content tailored to their unique journey on a single digital screen – at the exact same time and in their preferred language. At a glance, the category-defining technology will provide wayfinding and personalized travel information, like directions to your departure gate, or the closest Delta Sky Club.
Scottish Leather Group is set to achieve net zero in 2025 AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-10-15 | The team at Scottish Leather Group discuss their 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which says the group is now 90% towards achieving 100% zero greenhouse gas emissions for its operations. By the end of 2025, its leather manufacturing operations will be net zero (Scope 1 and 2)
Sophie Morgan’s Fight to Fly (documentary trailer) AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-07-18 | Television presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan has created a documentary, in which she sends a group of disabled travellers undercover to expose the injustices – and consequences – of inadequate service experienced when flying. Sophie also visits both the White House and Downing Street, shares details of the Air4All system that could allow passengers to stay in their wheelchairs while flying, and becomes the first British female paraplegic to take a zero-gravity flight.This trailer gives a taste of what’s to come in the documentary, due to air on Channel 4 on Monday 22nd July ay 9pm. As Sophie says, “It’s a hard watch at times. but a necessary one”.Find more about Sophie's work at rightsonflights.com andaii.mydigitalpublication.co.uk/november-2023?m=63715&i=807222&p=40&ver=html5
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 highlights AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-06-26 | Some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) attended Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 in Hamburg: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. Attendees said that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels. Media partner Aircraft Interiors International got a feel for the show and heard from big names such as Sekisui Kydex, Viasat, Tapis, Sabeti Wain, Iacobucci, Acro. Alcantara / Perrone, and Hughesaircraftinteriorsinternational.com
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024: Highlights from Hamburg AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-06-24 | Some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) attended Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 in Hamburg: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. Attendees said that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels. Media partner Aircraft Interiors International got a feel for the show and heard from big names such as Sekisui Kydex, Viasat, Tapis, Sabeti Wain, Iacobucci, Acro and Hughesaircraftinteriorsinternational.com
A preview of American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLR interiors AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-05-28 | Unsure about flying long haul in a narrowbody? The premium cabins of American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLRs might convince you, from comfortable premium economy seats to sumptuous Flagship Suites
Driving the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato on an off-road track AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-05-17 | Journalist Kyle Fortune tries out the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato on the Strada Bianco "O" and "S" off-road tracks at the Nardò Technical Center. Find out more in the latest issue of Vehicle Dynamics International magazine
Blessing Hawaiian Airlines’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-02-28 | On 23rd February Hawaiian Airlines officially welcomed its first Boeing 787-9, which had arrived in Honolulu the previous week after a delivery flight from North Charleston, South Carolina. The official ceremony included a blessing of the aircraft before it enters service."This day has been a long time coming – in fact, today marks almost six years to the date when we first announced our investment in the 787-9 as the new flagship fleet for our company," said Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, during the ceremony. See how Hawaiian Airlines throws a plane party.
How Turkish Technic converts an A330 into a freighter AircraftInteriorsInt 2024-02-05 | Turkish Technic, a leading aviation MRO company, has begun carrying out A330P2F conversions in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions.Turkish Technic recently performed its first Upper Frame Shell (UFS) cut-out on an A330P2F, and successfully relocated the new UFS, which is a key step for the installation of the main deck cargo door. The first conversion is part of a series of P2F conversion projects, and it is planned to be completed by the middle of 2024.
Take a tour of the new American Airlines catering facility at DFW AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-09-12 | American Airlines has opened a $100 million catering facility to serve its hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The 214,000-square-foot building is the largest airline catering kitchen in the USA, at more than three times the size of a football field. See what goes on in that space...aircraftinteriorsinternational.com
Emirates celebrates 100 years of Warner Bros. Studios AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-08-23 | From 1 September 2023, Emirates is showcasing a special collection of 100 films to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios. This teaser gives a taste of the selection of classic films and documentaries that will be available on the airline's award-winning inflight entertainment system
klm boeing 777 world business class AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-07-05 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing a new seat for its Boeing 777 World Business Class cabins, which brings in extra seat width, sliding privacy doors and a weight saving. KLM’s entire Boeing 777-300 and 777-200 fleet will be fitted with the Jamco Venture seats. aircraftinteriorsinternational.com
Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787 cabins – the design story AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-05-16 | In November 2023, Hawaiian Airlines is scheduled to receive the first of its 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order, and the interiors look a little special. With its customers travelling primarily for leisure, the airline has opted for a holiday feel, working with Teague to create cabin designs inspired by early Polynesian navigators who sailed the Pacific by observing the stars, sun, winds, waves and wildlife – expressed in the cabins through bold textures, sunrise and sunset lighting, and natural patterns. The airline is also launching the Leihōkū (garland of stars) suites, based on Adient Aerospace’s Ascent business-class seat
Introducing the Lufthansa Allegris air travel experience AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-03-01 | Lufthansa has officially unveiled its €2.5bn Allegris aircraft interiors upgrade programme, with first-class suites for the A350s, and a complex, challenging and exciting scheme to meet the broad and changing needs of business-class travellers. Take a look at what Allegris will bring to first class, business class, premium economy and economy passengers from 2024
A tour of the Qantas A350 cabins AircraftInteriorsInt 2023-02-23 | Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the first and business-class cabins for its 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which will begin flying passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025. Both first and business class will feature spacious private suites, comfortable beds and more – and all even more comfortable than on the airline's A380s and B787s. Enjoy the tour…More details here: aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/cabin-design/qantas-unveils-its-a350-project-sunrise-first-and-business-class-designs.html
An interview with Air New Zealand CEO, Greg Foran AircraftInteriorsInt 2022-07-04 | Air New Zealand's CEO, Greg Foran, discusses the thinking behind the major innovation and investment being put into the airline's ultra-long-haul flying experience. From 2024 the airline will be flying routes such as Auckland to New York, with the Dreamliner cabins designed to offer comfort options on flights as long as 18 hours
Renderings of every cabin in Air New Zealands 2024 Dreamliners AircraftInteriorsInt 2022-07-04 | Enjoy another sneak preview of the passenger experience in Air New Zealand's 2024 ultra-long-haul Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabins with these design renderings. From Business Premier Luxe to the Economy Skynest, it's an ambitious cabin design
Air New Zealands Skynest economy bunk beds AircraftInteriorsInt 2022-07-04 | A small space but a big advance: Economy Skynest is a major moment in cabin design. Get a feel for the bunk beds coming to economy class in Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from 2024, serving ultra-long-haul routes such as Auckland to New YorkMore details available on the AircraftInteriorsInternational.com website:aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/airline-news/sleep-lab-air-new-zealands-innovative-2024-cabins.html
Mitsubishi SpaceJet: Flight test movie 3 AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-03-18 | On 18 March 18 2020, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in final, certifiable baseline configuration. Here you can see how FTV10 took off at 14:53 (JST) from the Prefectural Nagoya Airport and conducted basic aircraft performance tests in normal operating conditions over the Pacific Ocean. After approximately two hours of flight, the aircraft returned to Nagoya at 16:40 (JST).With the completion of FTV10’s first flight, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is prepared to enter the final phase of certification flight testing for the SpaceJet M90, the first commercial jet manufactured in Japan.Hiroyoshi Takase, a captain aboard FTV10’s maiden flight, remarked, “Today’s flight test was conducted smoothly and according to plan. The aircraft delivered on expectations and handled just as I anticipated.”In the coming weeks Mitsubishi Aircraft plans to continue flight tests on FTV10 in Nagoya, as well as prepare for the ferry flight to Moses Lake Flight Test Center (MFC) to join the remainder of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 test fleet for the final phase of type certification flight test.Flight information:• Aircraft: JA26MJ (FTV10)• Takeoff time: 14:53 JST• Landing Time: 16:40 JST• Pilot name: Hiroyoshi Takase (total flight time: approx. 7,700h) and Akira Udagawa (total flight time: approx. 11,600h)
Mitsubishi SpaceJet: Flight test movie 2 AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-03-18 | On 18 March 2020, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in final, certifiable baseline configuration. In the second of three videos, here's the aircraft taxiing before its test flight
Mitsubishi SpaceJet: Flight test movie 1 AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-03-18 | On 18 March 2020, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in final, certifiable baseline configuration. In the first of three videos, here's the test pilot being welcomed to this significant flight
A PRM-accessible lavatory for the Boeing 737 AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-02-11 | The new Access aircraft lavatory designed by ST Engineering features a moveable wall that can expand the lav offer passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) 40% more space. The additional space creates a lav large enough to accommodate a passenger in a wheelchair and a carer, if needed. It also means PRMs no longer have to be transferred behind a curtain, providing them with the privacy and dignity every passenger deserves
LG Display at CES 2020 AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | LG Display put on an amazing show at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, especially with its Parallel Reality technology. Here's a flavour of what visitors enjoyed at LG's stand at the show. Video credit: Tom Stone
Get a feel for the Virgin Galactic Spaceport AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | Virgin Galactic promises to offer an amazing passenger experience. This video gives a feel for how the travel experience will begin upon arriving at the Spaceport in New Mexico
Virgin Galactics CEO on Spaceport America AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | George T. Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, explains the thinking behind Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert, the world's first commercial spaceport
Virgin Galactic Spaceport America AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | Julia Hunter, VP of Virgin Galactic, gives an update of her hopes, aims and progress for Spaceport America, the world's first commercial spaceport
A tour of Virgin Galactics Spaceport AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | Jeremy Brown, design director at Virgin Galactic, gives a virtual tour of the design for the Landscape Lounge in Spaceport America, the world's first commercial spaceport
The design of Virgin Galactics Spaceport America AircraftInteriorsInt 2020-01-14 | Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America in New Mexico is the world's first commercial spaceport. Jeremy Brown, Design Director at Virgin Galactic introduces the concept for the space terminal
A cosy fire effect in first class AircraftInteriorsInt 2019-11-12 | Swiss design agency, Design Investment has created 'La Causeuse', a first-class concept for wide-body aircraft. The atmosphere in the suite is enhanced by a special LED lighting feature that simulates the feel of an open fireplace. The notion of a flame effect on an aircraft sounds unusual, but see for yourself how pleasant the effect could be…
British Airways Mototok tug milestone AircraftInteriorsInt 2019-08-21 | After two years of operation, British Airways has celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using fully electric, remote-controlled Mototok Spacer 8600 tugs, which have been used to swiftly manoever the airline’s fleet of 140 short-haul aircraft out to the runway for take-off. Watch BA's Mandeep Johal perform the milestone pushback
A BOAC 747 flying with the Red Arrows AircraftInteriorsInt 2019-07-22 | What an amazing sight! Watch Flight BA100, a British Airways Boeing 747 painted in the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) livery to mark the airline's centenary, flanked by the Red Arrows.This special flyover was part of the Royal International Air Tattoo on Saturday, July 20 and the nine Hawk jets trailed British Airways' signature red, white and blue colours
Volvo 360C: Comfort and configurations AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-09-05 | This top-down view illustrates the various comfort and passenger accommodation layouts that are [possible in the Volvo 360C autonomous car layout
Volvo 360C: the passenger experience AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-09-05 | Get a feel for what the Volvo 360C autonomous vehicle passenger experience could have in store. It certainly looks inspired by airline travel
Volvo 360c: the interviews AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-09-05 | Interviews with Volvo Cars executives about the 360c concept autonomous car. Interviewees include CEO Håkan Samuelsson; SVP of design, Robin Page; SVP of product strategy, Mårten Levenstam; and VP of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, Malin Ekholm
Brussels Airlines party flight to Tomorrowland in Boom 2018 AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-08-21 | For the seventh year in a row Brussels Airlines has organized party flights from all over the world to bring 11,571 festival goers to Tomorrowland in Boom, a huge music festival in Belgium. In total 240 flights departed from 83 different airports. 55 #TMLpartyflights took to the sky with music on board, with nine hosting a live DJ-set at 30,000 feet. Music lovers were treated to parties on board, as well as 30 gate parties, organised by several airports
Flying tips from Lewis Hamilton AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-05-29 | What’s that one essential that Lewis Hamilton recommends you should never leave home without? The Formula 1 legend, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport driver, and meticulous traveller recommends giving the seat area a good wipe down first. You never know who was in that seat before you!
First flight of the Airbus A321LR AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-02-08 | On January 31, 2018 Airbus had a successful first flight of the A321LR (Long Range). This flight footage shows a special day for operations in Hamburg
Building a Boeing 737 MAX 7 AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-02-08 | This timelapse video shows the Boeing's 737 MAX 7 going through the assembly line in Renton, Washington. The jet is designed for up to 172 passengers and a maximum range of 3,850 nautical miles, which is the longest range of the MAX airplane family. Indeed technology improvements allow the MAX 7 to fly 1,000 nautical miles farther and carry more passengers than its predecessor, the 737-700, while having 18% lower fuel costs per seat
Explore Singapore Airlines new A380 cabins AircraftInteriorsInt 2018-01-29 | A380 fans will love this video. You can see Singapore Airlines' fantastic new A380 cabins, the installation process, and interviews with Mak Swee Wah, EVP of commercial at the airline, and Kirin Rao, deputy COO for customers at Airbus
Uniteds final 747 flight AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-11-09 | United threw a fantastic retirement party for its Boeing jumbo, recreating its first journey with the airline in 1970. Everything on the flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was retro, from the food to the uniforms - even the IFE! The flight was so exciting, one passenger popped the question
Airbus and Bombardiers CSeries partnership AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-10-17 | Airbus and Bombardier are becoming partners on the C Series aircraft program, bringing together two complementary product lines. in this interview Airbus CEO Tom Enders and Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare explain the benefits of the deal and the market potential of the aircraft category
Air New Zealands Project Green AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-10-05 | for Project Green, LSG Sky Chefs has teamed up with Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to tackle inflight waste from the airline’s international services arriving in Auckland. In the first month of running Project Green across Air New Zealand’s international fleet, 13 tons of waste, including 266,000 plastic cups, 480 kg of sugar packets and 3.5 tons of bottled water were diverted
Intelsat interview: Part three AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-08-22 | In the final instalment of our three-part interview with Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's VP and GM for mobility, we ask him if he thinks people really want to be constantly connected to the internet. For many, a flight represents some time away from the stresses on the ground; for Rasmussen, "connectivity is the new legroom".This interview with Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's VP and GM for mobility, complements the special feature on the future of inflight connectivity in the September 2017 issue of Aircraft Interiors International.
Intelsat interview: Part two AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-08-22 | In the second part of our interview with Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's VP and GM for mobility, he discusses challenges in aircraft connectivity, how layers of throughput can eliminate the risk of beams being choked out, monitoring and preventing cyberattacks, and increasing throughput and passenger services. This interview with Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's VP and GM for mobility, complements the special feature on the future of inflight connectivity in the September 2017 issue of Aircraft Interiors International.
Intelsat interview: Part one AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-08-22 | This interview with Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's VP and GM for mobility, complements the special feature on the future of inflight connectivity in the September 2017 issue of Aircraft Interiors International. In part one, Rasmussen discusses trends in connectivity and how Intelsat is preparing its Epic NG high-throughput satellite fleet to prepare for a surge in connected commercial aircraft, from roughly 6,500 today, to around 17,000 by 2021
LIFTs 737 Tourist Class Seating AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-05-30 | Tourist Class Seating, available in-line and retrofit, is the first seat specifically designed to complement the 737 Boeing Sky Interior. The LIFT by EnCore and Boeing collaboration resulted in a seat that is optimized spatially, structurally and aesthetically for the B737 cabin architecture
Acumen Design Associates on BBC News AircraftInteriorsInt 2017-03-01 | Ian Dryburgh, founder of Acumen Design Associates, appeared on the BBC's Inside Track news programme to discuss aircraft seating innovation. There was perhaps a poor line of questioning, but Dryburgh introduced a wide audience to some amazing onboard product and a little insight into how they work
The United Polaris passenger experience AircraftInteriorsInt 2016-12-02 | The reimagined United business class experience is not just about great onboard product: Polaris passengers can also enjoy a fantastic experience before and after their flight
British Airways inflight opera AircraftInteriorsInt 2016-11-08 | Passengers on the first British Airways Dreamliner flight from London Heathrow to Moscow on November 2 enjoyed a little extra inflight entertainment as dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet and classical superstar Katherine Jenkins staged the world’s first ballet and musical performance in the air
The new Land Rover Discovery AircraftInteriorsInt 2016-09-29 | As the fifth-generation Discovery is unveiled at Paris Motor Show 2016, this video shows what customers can expect – and shows some of the vehicle dynamics details
