Cabin Refurbs, Upgrades Grab Spotlight amid High Demand

MROs and interiors specialists showcase the latest in business aircraft furnishings and designs.

Duncan Aviation did the full cabin refurbishment on this Bombardier Challenger 604.

By James Wynbrandt • Contributor - Business Aviation

October 15, 2022

With preowned business aircraft buyers and long-time owners seeing the value in upgrading their cabins, demand for aftermarket interiors work is booming, say MROs and interiors and cabin-component professionals. Many of the leading cabin-furnishings providers and refurbishment specialists are showcasing their wares and capabilities this week at NBAA-BACE, making the show an ideal opportunity to see and learn about the latest trends, technologies, and craftwork, whether you’re thirsty for cabin refreshment or not.

“A lot of aircraft are changing hands,” said George Bajo, sales manager for modifications at Duncan Aviation (Booths 1235, 2424). With the predominance of vintage airframes on the preowned market, “people purchasing older aircraft are spending money to outfit them the way they want and bring them up to current standards,” he added. “We're seeing everything from full interiors to cabin reconfigurations.”

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