Aircraft Interiors: First-Class Resurgence, Waning Green Efforts

aircraft cabin seats

Safran’s Versa seat is part of a trend to bring the comfort of business class close to that of first-class.

Credit: Safran Seats
Aircraft cabin interiors often reflect global trends faster than airliners themselves. Certification requirements are stringent—crashworthiness and fire resistance involve thorough testing and approval—but development cycles for interiors are shorter, and they can enable carriers to achieve return...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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