A look at new IFEC and aircraft cabin products from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 that airlines can install to upgrade the passenger experience.

As part of aviation’s endeavor to become sustainable, the manufacturers of cabin-related components are looking for composite materials with a smaller environmental footprint, either recyclable or bio-sourced.

Condor will be installing HeatNOW in its Airbus A320 fleet to prevent formation of cold areas in the cabin.

Although aircraft transitions are driving demand for cabin refurbishment, supply chain woes are limiting progress.

Avionics and software specialist Flyht says aspiring A320 operator Coral Jet is the launch customer of its third-generation avionics platform, while a previous version is about to enter service on China Express ARJ21s.

JETMS plans to turn the former RAS Completions and Interiors businesses into a UK-based direct rival to the big European completions houses.

Modest cabin interiors refurbishments are continuing; however, new trends are emerging.

Flying Colours, a Canadian-based refurbishment, completions and maintenance provider, is experiencing a “rebirth” in conversions of Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft into corporate shuttles and VIP business aircraft.