Archive: April 2026
Guide to circularity in aircraft cabin materials
Gen Phoenix, a UK-based manufacturer of aircraft cabin materials such as ELeather, has created a guide intended to help encourage and enable greater circularity in…
Investment in CO₂‑responsive dyeing technology
Manchester, UK-based John Hogg Technical Solutions has announced a minority equity investment in University of Leeds spin‑out SwitchDye, which has developed a carbon dioxide‑responsive, drop‑in…
Natural fibres star in Vision Meta Turismo EV concept
Swiss sustainable materials company Bcomp and South Korean automaker Kia have increased collaboration efforts with the integration of ampliTex natural fibre composites throughout the interior…
Forvia to sell vehicle interiors business group
Managed funds of private equity firm Apollo Global Management are to acquire the automotive interiors business of Forvia Group based on an enterprise value of…
Award for bio‑based wood textiles for automotive interiors
German company NUO manufactures wood-textile composites that combine the aesthetic appeal of wood with the flexibility of textiles.
CMF design service launched for aviation
Global surface solutions group Insperial has launched a new colour, material and finish service for the aviation sector, which aims to help airlines and private…
Northern Ireland aerospace innovation showcased at AIX
Three aerospace companies from Northern Ireland, UK, presented their aerospace solutions to airlines at April’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
Aircraft seats feature upcycled fishnet literature pockets
Aircraft seating solutions provider Recaro Aircraft Seating has announced a trial with Iberia, with more sustainable seating featured in one of the airline's A320neo cabins…