Reducing weight of seats is not the only way to improve sustainability, as Recaro is showing with its updated economy class seating line.
Seats & Cabin
Assessing Aviation Accessibility at AIX 2025
Accessibility remains a hot topic of conversation at Aircraft Interiors Expo. And, as in prior years, it was challenging to sort real progress from hype.
Expliseat Launches New Brand Identity, Grows Customer Base
Expliseat’s booth was dark for the first two hours of the largest trade show of the year, a move designed to draw attention to the launch of its new brand identity and maturing product line.
Collins Evolves “Prime+” Accessibility Seating
With accessibility top of mind for commercial aviation, especially around seating, Collins Aerospace continues to improve on its “Prime” wheelchair seating solution, showing a more refined version at AIX2025 this year in Hamburg.
Unum, TAAG Team for Dreamliner Upgrade
The Unum One business class seat is set to fly as part of a 787 Dreamliner refresh for TAAG Angola Airlines.
Recaro Adds "Plus" Option for R7 Business Class Bulkhead
A premium bulkhead row experience is increasingly part of airlines’ strategies for optimizing their business class cabins. Recaro joins the fray this year with an updated design for its R7 seats.
Air France Refreshes La Première in Premium Push
La Première is getting a refresh, as Air France seeks to draw in more ultra-premium travelers.
Extra Premium: A Flat Bed in Premium Economy
The lie-flat option on LEVEL can be a spectacular value, with near-business class comfort at a premium economy price. Assuming you can find it.
American Airlines gets DOT approval on Flagship Suites
American Airlines moved a step closer to bringing its new Flagship Suite Premium cabins into service this week.
Loyalty, Legroom Drive Value at Allegiant, Sunset for Sunseeker
Allegiant continues to derive value from its efforts to move upscale, as its extra legroom and loyalty programs contribute to the carrier’s profitability.