Collins Aerospace Scores 16th Crystal Cabin Award with SkyNook Passenger Retreat
Collins Aerospace won the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in Passenger Comfort for SkyNook, converting underutilized widebody aft seats into a semi-private retreat with a convertible console and sound-dampening divider. This is Collins Aerospace’s 16th Crystal Cabin Award in 20 years, underscoring its cabin-innovation leadership and strengthening RTX’s competitive stance.
1. Crystal Cabin Award Win
Collins Aerospace secured the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Passenger Comfort category for its SkyNook solution. This victory represents the business’s 16th award in the program’s 20-year history, highlighting sustained recognition of its cabin innovations.
2. SkyNook Solution Details
SkyNook reclaims space in the final row of widebody twin-aisle aircraft by deploying a convertible console and privacy divider with sound-dampening features. The system safely secures car seats, bassinets and pet carriers and doubles as an extended work and dining surface, maximizing comfort and utility.
3. Demonstrations and Market Implications
SkyNook is being showcased at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to airline customers and industry partners. Broad interest in its semi-private retreat design could bolster RTX’s cabin solutions portfolio and drive future contract opportunities.