Just before Aircraft Interiors Expo this year, easyJet announced a massive order with Mirus Aircraft Seating for new seats, with easyJet selecting the Kestral. So, what's it like? At the show, Mirus Aircraft seating had one complete set of three seats on display. In terms of the seat cover, the Kestral seat for easyJet is fitted with a new trim and finish, … [Read more...]
The Collins Aerospace SkyNook – turning unused space into an important offering
Let's continue our post-show coverage with a Crystal Cabin Award winner - the SkyNook by Collins Aerospace. We all know that every cubic centimetre of space on an aircraft is precious to airlines, as they seek to monetise as much as they can of it. But on widebody aircraft, there is space. And it's towards the back of the aircraft, as the fuselage tapers. Collins’ … [Read more...]
Introducing Eva from Geven Seating, to fly first with Wizz Air
There was an announcement (one of many) that passed me by during the busy period that is Aircraft Interiors Expo, with Geven Seating partnering with Wizz Air to launch a new seat - the Eva. Wizz Air has been a long-term customer of Geven, taking on their Essenza seat for its fleet so far. Geven will be equipping the airline’s brand-new Airbus A321neo fleet with the Eva … [Read more...]
Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating
From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet - the Airbus A380. The first aircraft to undergo the retrofit was D-AMIC, with … [Read more...]
LATAM to launch its Airbus A321XLR with Thompson VantageSOLO
Earlier last week, LATAM Airlines gave a preview of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR interior - focusing on the business class product. This will feature the Thompson VantageSOLO seat, which will allow for a 1-1 layout in Business Class, with direct aisle access. The LATAM Team at Aircraft Interiors Expo is unveiling their new product By using the Vantage Solo, it will … [Read more...]
Air India unveils its retrofitted Boeing 787-8
Air India unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Centre in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s new livery at AeroPro in San … [Read more...]
Japan Airlines shows off the Recaro R2 Seat for its Boeing 737-8 aircraft
Japan Airlines has recently unveiled its new Economy Class seat for its upcoming Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with the airline choosing the Recaro R2. The new Japan Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet will be equipped with R2 seats in economy class. Each seat features well-positioned USB Type A & C ports, enabling every passenger to stay connected and conveniently charge their … [Read more...]
flyadeal signs with Gevan and Jiratchi Seating for their A330neo seating
flyadeal - the Saudia low-cost airline, has chosen European and Asian seat manufacturers to equip its brand new two-class widebody fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Just a year before the first of the airline’s 10 A330s is scheduled to enter service, flyadeal has confirmed a dual cabin configuration featuring 406 Economy and 14 Premium Economy seats, selecting Gevan and … [Read more...]
AIX26: Introducing the RAVE Aerospace and Safran’s “Origin” Concept
RAVE Aerospace and Safran have shown off their new concept - introducing "Origin". Origin consists of two complementary demonstrators for seating and in-flight entertainment, creating a passenger experience of the future based on hyper personalisation and immersive digital experiences. RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats have combined their expertise on seating … [Read more...]
AIX26: Airbus showcases its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000
With airlines moving the A350-1000 into flagship route operations, some airlines are racing to deliver premium First Class products at the very front of the aircraft. At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus unveiled its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000. The concept Airbus is showing off at AIX this year shows Airbus is further developing the … [Read more...]
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