ATW speaks with Nicole Noack, head of a new association called the Independent Aircraft Modifier's Alliance, which is aiming to simplify processes for aircraft retrofits.

ATW speaks with Recaro CEO Mark Hiller about the aircraft seating manufacturer's new product launches for AIX 2019.

UK-based design consultancy Tangerine believes the next big area for development on board airliners could be the premium economy cabin.

Collins Aerospace is pushing ahead with its Secant illuminated panel after receiving a positive reaction from airlines and is already working to develop a “Secant 2” panel, the company said April 2.

Airbus has extended its Airspace customer definition center (CDC) at Hamburg Finkenwerder to include the cabin customization of its A320 and A330 programs, which complements existing A350 XWB customization areas, which launched in 2014. ATW correspondent brings you exclusive photos from the new facility.

Driving Factors Include Increased Orders, Passenger Traffic Growth and Retrofitting The aircraft interiors market is predicted to be worth $40.2 billion by 2025, according to marketsandmarkets.

Airlines increasingly talk about personalizing individual passengers’ journeys being the way to draw in more traffic, by making a flight an “experience.”

Aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro has launched its lightest-weight economy seat at the 2019 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, shaving 1kg (2.2 lbs.) off its predecessor, along with an economy sleeper-seat option.