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Testori Textiles Creates Plant-Based Fiber Textile System for Aviation Industry
April 10, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Testori Textiles has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Sustainable Cabin category for its Plant-based Fibre Textile System. The new material platform introduces plant-based fibers across key cabin applications, including seat covers, curtains, and wall surfaces. By replacing fossil-based materials without compromising aviation standards, Testori shows that sustainability and […]

Terry Steiner will Receive 2026 APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore
April 9, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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The APEX Lifetime Achievement Award annually recognizes an individual whose career has made a lasting impact on the passenger experience and driven meaningful change across the aviation industry. In 2026, that honor will be given to two recipients, including Terry Steiner, Founder and President of Terry Steiner International (TSI), at the APEX FTE EXPO in […]

Spafax CEO Niall McBain to Receive 2026 APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Niall McBain has helmed global entertainment, creative and media agency Spafax from the company’s London office for almost three decades, steering the company through countless economic and geopolitical challenges during his tenure. This year, he is one of two recipients of the APEX Lifetime Achievement award, which honors aviation leaders for transformative, career-long contributions to […]

SPACEFRAME Economy Seat Concept by BMW Designworks Improves Comfort, Operational Efficiency
April 8, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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BMW Designworks has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Passenger Comfort category for its SPACEFRAME economy-class seat concept, which offers a lightweight structure, ergonomic support, and modular design. By focusing on how passengers actually use their environment, SPACEFRAME shows how smarter design can improve both comfort and an airlines’ […]

Diehl Aviation’s AURS Concept Aims to Increase Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory Impairments
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Diehl Aviation has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Accessibility category for its Adaptive User Routing System (AURS), a concept designed to help passengers with sensory impairments better navigate the aircraft cabin. The system rethinks the lavatory as a more intuitive, multi-sensory space using accessible design, tactile features, and […]

American Airlines Introduces Spring Lounge Menu Refresh with Seasonal Dishes
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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American Airlines is refreshing its premium lounge experience this spring with a new lineup of seasonal dishes and upgraded beverage offerings. The updated menus, now introduced across Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, focus on whole ingredients, bright flavors, and more balanced meals. The move reflects a broader effort to elevate the ground experience as airlines […]

Immfly, Wizz Air & gateretail Launch Integrated Digital Cabin Ecosystem
April 3, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Immfly, Wizz Air, and gateretail have launched an integrated digital cabin ecosystem that brings together onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data into a single platform. The rollout marks a major step in Wizz Air’s digital transformation, shifting cabin operations from siloed systems into one unified, data-driven environment. It also reflects a wider shift in […]

WTCE 2026 Preview: IFSA Member Highlights
April 2, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Dnata Catering & RetailStand 1F10Live Microgarden Installation dnata Catering & Retail will offer visitors to its stand a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining with a live microgarden installation.  Specifically, it will feature a 96-punnet microgarden cabinet inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, […]

United Expands Fleet with 250+ Aircraft and New Premium Experiences Across Every Cabin
April 1, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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United Airlines is accelerating its growth strategy with plans to add more than 250 aircraft by 2028, the most by any airline within a two-year period. The expansion introduces new aircraft types, upgraded cabins, and a broader range of premium experiences across every segment of the network. It reflects United’s push to strengthen its position […]