RETROFIT’S
MRO
MODERN MAKEOVER
tangerine’s new Infused Essence design strategy for JAL’s domestic and international fleet aims to capture the essence of Japanese identity
Leading interior design companies discuss their approaches to retrofit designs, share their insights on sustainability and highlight successful projects
The design collaboration between JAL and tangerine won Gold for Best Passenger Experience Initiative at the APEX-FTE Asia Awards 2019
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by MARY JANE PITTILLA
rojections for new aircraft manufacturing and delivery over the next several years may be staggering, but design companies and airlines still rely heavily on established fleet, bringing high demand to the industry’s retrofit sector. PAX Tech set out to uncover the reasons companies turn to retrofitting. For many, passenger expectations are at the forefront. Easing passenger travel anxiety with more spacious overhead storage and creating a sense of familiar comfort in lavatories, all with an eye on sustainability, are just a few considerations that are driving design decisions.
