Archive for April 2nd, 2008
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April 2, 2008
Airbus unveiled more details of its exciting new galley cart SPICE (Space Innovative Catering Equipment) at the show yesterday to positive response from visiting airline executives.
The new concept replaces the traditional catering trolley with light-weight low cost boxes, and foldable carts for service. A transfer table has been developed which enables better use of storage […]
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April 2, 2008
B/E Aerospace has been selected by four major airlines to outfit their new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with next generation business and coach class seats. The firm portion of these awards is initially valued at more than $100 million, and will increase to more than $150 million after expected orders for oxygen systems, passenger […]
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April 2, 2008
Queuing so long in the aisles for the lavatory may become a thing of the past thanks to the new washroom with integrated urinals developed by Dasell Cabin Interiors.
“Integrating two urinals in a single housing as well as a hygienic washroom without a lavatory will save passengers from queuing for as long as well […]
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April 2, 2008
Airbus is privately showing the first mock up of its new A350 XWB cabin.
The aircraft will feature the widest cross-section passenger jet in the world when it enters service – probably in 2013.
Bob Lange, Airbus’ head of aircraft interiors cabin marketing says: “We have had a lot of interest from airlines already and many […]
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April 2, 2008
A new ultra lightweight carpet and lightweight carpet is being introduced at the show by Belgian International Carpets (BIC). Both carpets boast a significant difference in weight compared to standard carpet.
“The ultra lightweight carpet is 1050 grammes per square metre compared to 1800 for standard carpet,” says Philip Dermaut, managing director “Our lightweight carpet is […]
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April 2, 2008
In line with an increasing airline industry desire for differentiation in upper class cabins, British firm Design Q has created a new VIP open plan interior concept, which it is demonstrating at the show. To create a more spacious environment the company has divided the cabin into distinct components with a handcrafted feel. Low […]
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April 2, 2008
Air France has activated the voice capability of the OnAir onboard cellphone system being trialled aboard one of its Airbus A318s.
The French carrier has been testing OnAir’s data capabilities – text messaging and email via mobile phones and email with BlackBerry-type devices - since last December
From today passengers aboard the A318, which is operating on […]
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April 2, 2008
The airline industry will be looking at greater segmentation in its economy cabins in order to regain value from passengers.
“My vision of the future is that there will be a lot more premium economy cabins as we see a division between tourist economy passengers and premium economy passengers,” said Klaus Brauer, Boeing’s director, passenger satisfaction […]
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April 2, 2008
Tapis is launching three new products at the show: the Elite Ultraleather Collection, Ultrasuede Galaxy, and TapiSuede Strie.
The Elite collection includes the company’s flagship new two-way stretch fabric Contour, which is able to extend around curves for a tight, seamless fit. The entire Elite range has all-weather, all climate capability, and 100% yield to combat […]
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April 2, 2008
By noon yesterday an impressive total of 2,500 visitors had passed through the doors of Aircraft Interiors Expo
“No-one can deny the challenges that are currently facing virtually all areas of industry and commerce globally. However, the level of interest being generated by this year’s show underlines the fact that the products and services on […]