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A round-up of the latest aircraft cabin developments, exploring how airlines are using cabin design and ambience to improve the onboard passenger experience.
British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has unveiled its brand-new First seat as part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans.
Iberia – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has become the launch customer for Recaro Aircraft Seating’s R3 Economy Class seat.
Finnair has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating for a cabin retrofit of 12 Embraer E190 aircraft with the RECARO R1 and R2 Economy Class seats as part of efforts to deliver “an outstanding cabin for passengers”.
Qantas has unveiled new Economy seats with larger entertainment screens to feature across its A330s as part of a major refurbishment programme, as it “completely rethinks the inflight experience”.
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Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900s.
LATAM Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating to retrofit its 787 aircraft with the R7 premium mini-suite. The cabin layout is being optimised with a heightened premium experience and more privacy.
KLM – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has equipped its new A321neos with seats from RECARO in “a significant step forward in providing a comfortable travel experience”.
Oman Air is redefining its premium offering with the launch of its new Business Studio. The new cabin, which will replace the airline’s First Class product, aims to “meet modern traveller expectations”.
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The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has entered service, as the airline continues to carry out its “commitment to deliver an unmatchable onboard experience”.
IndiGo has chosen RECARO Aircraft Seating to equip the business class cabins of its A321neo aircraft with the R5 seats. All business class installations are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new, ultra-modern ‘Qsuite Next Gen’. The airline’s aim with the new Qsuite is to redefine luxury and innovation, while further elevating the business class experience.
Korean Air has commenced operations with its first Boeing 787-10, which features the newly-launched Prestige Class seats – Prestige Suites 2.0 – that are designed to offer a luxurious experience.
Alaska Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating to retrofit its Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the R2 economy class seat and R5 business class seat, as it aims to “deliver a premium experience”.
Customisable cabin lighting inspired by the Australian landscape and grounded in science will feature on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimise jetlag and improve wellbeing.
American Airlines is enhancing the rewards available to members of its AAdvantage frequent-flyer program, as well as further elevating the onboard experience with premium amenities and high-speed WiFi.
Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has announced an upgraded seat programme in partnership with Acro Aircraft Seating. flyadeal is upgrading to the Series 9 for upcoming A320neo deliveries through to 2026.
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