Adam Gavine

Editor at Aircraft Interiors International

Editor at Vehicle Dynamics International

Editor and journalist covering aircraft interiors and the overall airline passenger experience. Proud Crystal Cabin Awards juror #avgeek #paxex

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Articles

Etihad reveals its luxurious A321LR cabins

2 weeks ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

Etihad Airways has unveiled its new luxury experience for short and medium-haul routes, with its all-new Airbus A321LR offering first-class suites, lie-flat business class, and next-generation economy seats. The airline has strived to achieve widebody levels of comfort in a narrowbody aircraft. Etihad’s first A321LR enters service on 1st August 2025, with 10 aircraft joining the fleet this year.
Crystal Cabin Awards 2025 – highlights from the ceremony - Aircraft Interiors International

3 weeks ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

This official video from the Crystal Cabin Award highlights inspiring moments from this year’s ceremony. The brightest minds in aircraft cabin innovation gathered at the Grand Elysée Hamburg to celebrate the ideas that made the final stage, from intelligent technology and sustainable design, to user-centric comfort. Relive the event, where the pioneers who redesign the cabin to reimagine the entire passenger journey, were honoured with these prestigious awards
China Southern appoints Tangerine to design its next-generation cabins

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

China Southern Airlines has appointed international design agency, Tangerine, to design the cabin interiors for its next-generation wide-body and narrow-body flagship aircraft. As part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme, China Southern Airlines is introducing new A350-900 and A321NX aircraft, which will serve as the carrier’s flagships. Tangerine is designing the interiors of 10 A350-900s and 20 new-generation A321NX aircraft for China Southern.
Mirus shows its first foray into premium economy seating

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

Mirus Aircraft Seating has had an eventful time at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg this week, launching its Hawk Duo reclining economy-class seat and Falcon long-range economy seat (details below). The UK-based aircraft seat manufacturer had a little something extra lined up though: a first look at Osprey, a concept that could form the basis for its entry into the premium economy sector.
Airbus reveals an incredible A350-1000 first-class suite concept

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

Airbus reports it is seeing increasing demand from airlines for first-class cabins on its flagship A350-1000 aircraft, and has created a future concept that is as beautiful as it is spacious and luxurious.
The winners of the Crystal Cabin Award 2025 are announced!

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

The most innovative ideas flying today and that will shape the future of air travel have been recognised in the Crystal Cabin Award 2025, the world’s leading prize for aircraft cabin technology. The winners were revealed at a gala dinner in Hamburg last night, with winners including Collins Aerospace, Cathay Pacific, Safran Cabin, Diehl Aviation and Tongji University. Cathay Pacific and Diehl Aviation won awards in two categories.
Sekisui Kydex showcases its ‘Playground’ interactive design platform

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

Visitors to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have the opportunity to experience the newly developed Playground, a unique interactive platform that provides designers with tools to facilitate the specification of Sekisui Kydex thermoplastics for aircraft cabin projects.
Insperial acquires MGR Foamtex AND Airline Graphics

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

Insperial kicked off the opening day of Aircraft Interiors Expo with big industry news: two acquisitions that will further broaden its capabilities in aircraft surface materials. The group has now acquired MGR Foamtex, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in interior soft goods and advanced passenger upholstery systems. This acquisition is intended to further strengthens Insperial’s position in the cabin market and create synergies with its Perrone Leather and Adhetec brands.
Starling Aerospace acquires Pitch Aircraft Seating

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Adam Gavine

UK-based aircraft interior refurbishment specialist, Starling Aerospace, has acquired the assets of former seating manufacturer, Pitch Aircraft Seating Systems, for an undisclosed sum. Starling is now ramping up its factory to begin manufacturing the Pitch PF3000 (triple) and PF2000 (double) economy seat models, which are already certified for the Airbus narrowbody family of aircraft.
Aircraft orders are soaring as the market stabilises

1 month ago | aircraftinteriorsinternational.com | Aimie Stone |Adam Gavine

Commercial aircraft orders grew by almost two thirds in February 2025 compared to February 2024. 27 narrowbody aircraft were ordered in February 2025, although no widebody aircraft orders were placed. The latest commercial aircraft data from ADS, the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space trade association, further highlights a sustained growth in aircraft deliveries, with 86 delivered in February 2025.