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Polar Wear: KLM’s Emergency Aluminum Suits
March 18, 2020  | Written by Fergus Baird
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Once upon a time, KLM prepared passengers for the dire possibility of a polar crash landing with outerwear that resembled a baggy space suit. From the stylish aubergine flight-attendant uniforms Didiet Maulana designed for Garuda Indonesia to Laird Kay’s Very Plane Clothes fashion line, the air industry has seen some iconic runway moments. Last year, […]

Unpacking the Perks of Premium Economy
 | Written by Will Horton
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Premium economy was once a differentiator. Now that so many airlines offer it, does it still deliver a competitive advantage? There’s no shortage of anecdotes about how financially challenging air transport is. “Razor-thin margins” is a common description, with IATA even once bemoaning passenger profits being less than the price of a sandwich. So, it […]

Lantal’s Biodegradable Climatex Fabric Garners Attention From Airlines
 | Written by Marisa Garcia
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Lantal’s Climatex Lifeguard FR fabric is receiving attention again recently as airlines become more aware of the importance of incorporating sustainable products in their supply chain. Lantal’s Climatex Lifeguard FR material, first developed in the early 2000s, is fully biodegradable and meets cradle-to-cradle sustainability standards. While products are sometimes marketed as environmentally friendly because they […]

How Acumen Makes Its Mark in the Congested Patent Space
 | Written by Valerie Silva
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In It Takes Ten, leaders from 10 of the industry’s top design houses share their thoughts on the creative process, sources of inspiration and the many diverging strategies that guide their work. In this section, Acumen discusses protecting one’s intellectual property. Contemplative train scenes abound in literature and cinema. They’re favorites of Leo Tolstoy and […]

The Green Team: How Etihad and Boeing Are Fostering Eco-Friendly Innovation
 | Written by Jasmin Legatos
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Etihad and Boeing have partnered on a program testing ideas to reduce air travel’s environmental impact.  How do you take one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft and improve its ecological footprint? That’s the question Boeing and Etihad Airways have teamed up to answer with a specially themed 787-10 Dreamliner dubbed the Greenliner. “Etihad will be using […]