7 - Blake Emery on how to trigger the magic of flying

12 - Evio's Rory O'Brien on the supersonic experience and next-gen pax ex

Rory O’Brien is director of customer engagement and aircraft integration at Evio, where he oversees end-to-end cabin configuration, certification, aftermarket support, and OEM/supplier relations for the Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. In this episode Rory shares his thoughts on everything from flat beds and solar panels on supersonic aircraft, to developments in IFE & IFC, and cost-efficient ways to help enable sleep in economy class. Rory knows his game, with over 20 years of experience in leading aircraft interior design, integration and modification programmes, including time with Boom Supersonic, Dassault Falcon Jet, Alaska Airlines, and that pax ex favourite – Virgin America.

11 - Tangerine's Martin Darbyshire on BA, AI and humble beginnings

Martin Darbyshire is founder and CEO of the Tangerine Strategic Design Consultancy.  A highly respected figure in the design world, Martin talks BA, AI and humble beginnings.

10 - BMW’s Alexandra 'Sandy' McGill on going from mild to wild

Anyone who appreciates an amazing colour, material & finish (CMF) scheme should hear the views of Alexandra 'Sandy' McGill, lead designer at BMW Designworks. She joined the studio straight after graduating at UCLA and hasn’t looked back since, creating exciting and creative schemes and concepts for sectors including automotive and aviation. Sandy discusses everything from the studio’s 50th anniversary, to the trials of bespoke colour schemes, her time with big names like Chris Bangle and Marek Reichman, wellness and sustainability in CMF, and why beige is back. But will our host Matt Nicholls get his dream pink and gold interior scheme?

9 - John Walton's reflections on the aviation industry

John Walton is an award-winning English aviation journalist. Growing up across three continents John claims - only half-joking - to have been raised by cabin crew. As a writer he specialises in cabin interiors, seating, connectivity and premium class service.  Interview conducted by Matthew Nicholls, vice president of marketing at Perrone.

8 - Peter Tennent on mentors, pet hates and shaping Concorde

In this wide-ranging chat with Peter Tennent, CCO and director of Factorydesign, he discusses everything from his days at Central St Martin’s, to industry trends, seat design, and airline requirements. He also shares some stories from notable design projects including Etihad, Concorde and… Gordon Ramsay’s undercarriage. Interview conducted by Matthew Nicholls, vice president of marketing at Perrone.