AIX26: The Chain, episode 1: airline perspectives on the interiors supply chain, with David Kondo
The Up Front Podcast: open access passenger experience podcastsShow Notes
The first episode on our special limited series, The Chain, delving deep into the often-creaking supply chain for seats, cabins, and interiors, in the run-up to the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026. We sit down with David Kondo to discuss the challenges — and prospective solutions — from the point of view of airline customers.
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