# AIX26: The Chain, episode 1: airline perspectives on the interiors supply chain, with David Kondo

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Podcast: [The Upgrade: open access passenger experience podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgrade-open-access-passenger-experience-podcasts-7771016)
Published: 2026-03-13T12:09:45+00:00
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Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/6aac0ba0/021662a6.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1558

## Resource

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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