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An in-flight entertainment system that can project content on tray tables, windows or wherever passengers want to watch.
A fully recyclable overhead storage bin that could advance sustainable travel.
An in-seat interface that allows you to check lavatory availability without getting up.
These are some of the seven innovative airplane interior concepts have been honoured by the Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025.
Cathay Pacific new Aria Suites were awarded winner in passenger comfort. Cathay Pacific
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The entries range from ready-to-launch, airline-backed designs, to experimental and as-yet-unrealised projects.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and Germany's Diehl Aviation were both double winners, with Diehl impressing with its smart design for an accessible airplane lavatory with wide doors and foldable sinks.
Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite was recognised by the Crystal Cabin Awards 2025 for its "ground-breaking IFEC system that unifies in-flight entertainment and cabin environment control."
The winner for Cabin Technologies was Collins Aerospace's "galley.ai" system, which combines AI and sensor technology to optimise onboard meal service.
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Collins Aerospace's "galley.ai" system combines AI and sensor technology. Crystal Cabin Awards
Also getting their flowers this week were the aviation hubs honoured in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025. Singapore Changi, renowned for its indoor waterfall, dinosaur theme park, butterfly garden and copious other delights, won for the 13th time.
Paris Charles de Gaulle was named Best Airport in Europe, Vancouver International was Best in North America and Cape Town was Best in Africa.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Airport was crowned the best in the South Pacific region.
It comes after Singapore Airlines was crowned International Airline of the Year for 2024 at the annual Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Awards held in Melbourne.
It was the fifth time the airline has been recognised as the number one choice for customer satisfaction out of all the carriers servicing Australians.
