The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.

Airbus has introduced a more flexible version of its HBCplus connectivity hardware system.

Caynova is offering seat manufacturers the opportunity to integrate its SkySpa concept for heating, cooling, scenting, neck ventilation and massaging.

Technological development is among the driving forces behind evolving passenger-first cabin design.

Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.

At AIX, Diehl Aviation is showcasing an improved version of the lav it has been designing for better accessibility, focusing on visual and hearing impairments.

Boeing’s is showcasing cabin sustainability improvement projects at AIX, focusing on smarter use of consumables, material recycling and waste reduction.

At the Aircraft Exteriors Expo, Boeing had on display several concepts for smart use of aircrafts' "third space," from sitting areas to full work area pods.