From green executive airliners to legacy turboprops, completion and refurbishment activity is strong and demand is ascending, according to a spectrum of industry bellwethers. They report customers’ top priorities today are for personalization and technology, and new platforms, connectivity systems, and customization tools provide as much accommodation as customers can afford—pending certifications, of course. A review of current developments and projects showcases some of the expanding capabilities and choices, and how they’re being deployed in cabins and interiors.
Narrowbodies
Narrowbody activity dominates the current executive aircraft market, and recent ACJ319neo deliveries from Jet Aviation illustrate each side of the personalization and technology trends. One redelivered in May features a hand-crafted, art-deco-inspired cabin, designed in collaboration with interior architect Colin Radcliffe. Dark woods, open-pore walnut veneer, a massive bulkhead-mounted “sunburst” marquetry, and custom-dyed ombre carpet highlight the interior’s monochrome palette.
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