TheDesignAir

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What's TheDesignAir about?

The No.1 Site for Airline Product News and Reviews. Visit thedesignair.net for even more news, reviews and updates on the airline passenger experience.

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TheDesignAir episodes:

03.21.2021
March TheDesignAir Round Up with Jonny Clark
In our second episode, TheDesignAir founder Jonny Clark takes you through the latest innovations in the aviation world. Including products from JPA Design and Priestmangoode, Air France's new safety video, Japan Airlines latest amenity ranges, what the future of electric flying...
03.21.2021
Episode 10: The need for space. Will airlines invest in social spaces once again?
For those in business class, A380s were flying palaces, with majestic bars or even showers for those in First Class. It’s one reason why post-pandemic Emirates will become a carrier of choice for many passengers who are looking to travel...
03.11.2021
Episode 9: Will regional carrier Widerøe be the first airline to provide an electric-powered commercial aircraft in 2026?
The partnership between Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam was announced last year, however they’ve just connected the dots, expanding on Rolls-Royce 2019 partnership with Widerøe. Their combined goal is to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for Widerøe, the largest regional airline...
02.27.2021
Episode 8: KLM Cityhopper's first Embraer E2 joins fleet
KLM invests in its regional Cityhopper fleet with new aircraft featuring dedicated business class seats. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thedesignair.net/2021/02/27/klm-cityhoppers-first-embraer-e2-joins-fleet/
02.24.2021
Episode 7: JPA Design and Williams Advanced Engineering's 'Airtek' seat signals shift to smarter design thinking
Could this be the future of aircraft business class seat design? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thedesignair.net/2021/02/24/jpa-design-and-williams-advanced-engineerings-airtek-seat-signals-shift-to-smarter-design-thinking/
02.22.2021
Airbus's impending A320 Airspace cabin gives airlines more opportunities to build branded experiences
For the first time, we're about to see a brand new Airspace cabin for the A320 family. Meaning better passenger experience and better branding opportunities for carriers This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thedesignair.net/2021/02/15/airbus-impending-a320-airspace-cabin-gives-airlines-more-opportunities-to-build-branded-experiences/
02.22.2021
February TheDesignAir Round Up with Jonny Clark
We will regularly do a round up of the latest news and bring it to you in an easily digestible podcast. Don't forget, all the latest design and product news across aviation can be found on TheDesignAir.net
02.22.2021
Don't put your feet up! Why airlines still have to invest in design, especially now...
Why investing in design is so important, and how even the smallest details can make the biggest difference to an airline's profitability. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thedesignair.net/2020/07/25/dont-put-your-feet-up-why-airlines-still-have-to-invest-in-design-especially-now/
02.21.2021
Sky-high ambitions. Will airport roofs see greater utilisation post-Covid?
We explore the under-utilised airport roof in a bid to expand passenger area and comfort. Will Covid force airports to look to the sky in a bid to add more passenger space? This episode is also available as a blog post:...
02.20.2021
Why so blue? The dominance of the colour in the aviation industry
Why so blue? We take a look at why this colour seems to feature everywhere in commercial aviation This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thedesignair.net/2021/02/10/why-so-blue-the-dominance-of-the-colour-in-the-industry/
02.20.2021
Welcome to TheDesignAir Podcast
Introducing a new podcast channel for TheDesignAir.net, which will feature the latest news and reviews of the passenger experience onboard today's aircraft.

What's TheDesignAir about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

TheDesignAir episodes:

March TheDesignAir Round Up with Jonny Clark

Episode 10: The need for space. Will airlines invest in social spaces once again?

Episode 9: Will regional carrier Widerøe be the first airline to provide an electric-powered commercial aircraft in 2026?

Episode 8: KLM Cityhopper's first Embraer E2 joins fleet

Episode 7: JPA Design and Williams Advanced Engineering's 'Airtek' seat signals shift to smarter design thinking

Airbus's impending A320 Airspace cabin gives airlines more opportunities to build branded experiences

February TheDesignAir Round Up with Jonny Clark

Don't put your feet up! Why airlines still have to invest in design, especially now...

Sky-high ambitions. Will airport roofs see greater utilisation post-Covid?

Why so blue? The dominance of the colour in the aviation industry

Welcome to TheDesignAir Podcast