01/03/202301/03/2023

Registration Is Now Open for AIX 2023

Expo News

Visitor registration is now open for this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and co-located World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), which will take place from 6-8 June 2023, ... Read more

08/03/202208/03/2022

Aircraft Interiors Expo returns as aviation industry recovery gains momentum

Expo News, Press Releases

After a long-anticipated wait, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the destination for the cabin interiors industry, will return to Hamburg, Germany from 14-16 June 2022 for its first physical event in ... Read more

01/02/202112/02/2021

The key trends airlines will follow in 2021

Blog, Trends

Not so long ago the main preoccupation of passenger experience thinkers at airlines was how to get travellers in seats and to keep everyone happy. That was the old reality, ... Read more

06/06/202306/06/2023

Business Jet vs Commercial: The Key Design Considerations in the Cabin

Trends

Even to the layperson, the historical differences between the design of business jets and commercial aircrafts have been identifiable. We associate private jets with comfort, luxury and exclusivity, with commercial ... Read more

30/05/202330/05/2023

Passenger Experience Conference Line-up Expanded

Press Releases

The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) have today announced the much anticipated expanded speaker programme, as the industry gears up for the must-attend conference ... Read more

25/05/202322/05/2023

Widespread Possibilities for Narrowbody Aircraft

Press Releases

The long-range Boeing 707, developed in the mid to late 1950s, was the first narrowbody airliner developed for domestic and transatlantic flights. Ahead of its time, it was the first ... Read more

22/05/202318/05/2023

Connectivity, Accessibility and Sustainability top the agenda at this year’s CabinSpace Live

Press Releases

Connectivity, accessibility and sustainability will be among the topics up for discussion at this year’s CabinSpace Live when it returns to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Running from 6-8 June 2023, ... Read more

22/05/202323/03/2023

The Industry On: IFEC with Job Heimerikx, AirFi

Interviews, Trends

AirFi is a global leader in portable IFE and inflight retail technology for airlines. Having joined us before for our exhibitor interview series, AIX sat down with founder and CEO, ... Read more

19/05/202311/05/2023

Exhibitor Interview: ABC INTERNATIONAL

Interviews

ABC INTERNATIONAL is an EASA Approved Design Organization (EASA.21J.529) able to manage and approve any minor/major modification to aircraft cabin Interiors and external livery by means of Engineering Order/Service Bulletin ... Read more

15/05/202311/05/2023

AIX Celebrates the Industry’s Commitment to DE&I with Diversity in Aviation Campaign

Trends, Women in Aviation

AIX – taking place in Hamburg from 6-8 June – has released its Diversity in Aviation report, celebrating the industry’s progress and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DE&I) initiatives. ... Read more

09/05/202311/05/2023

The Industry On: Inflight Connectivity with Bill Milroy, ThinKom

Interviews, Trends

The AIX team sat down with William (Bill) Milroy, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer at ThinKom Solutions. Bill started ThinKom with his co-founders back in 2000 with the goal of ... Read more

03/05/202313/04/2023

Exhibitor Interview: CELSO

Blog, Interviews

CELSO’s extensive knowledge of cellular materials, transformation machinery and technical experience allows the company to offer aircraft foam solutions across a variety of classes and fleets. As part of our ... Read more

02/05/202328/04/2023

Exhibitor Interview: 9T Labs

Interviews, Products, Trends

9T Labs has developed a new design & manufacturing standard allowing their customers to produce strong, lightweight, sustainable parts with continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP). Having raised $17M Series A ... Read more

28/04/202330/03/2023

Exhibitor Interview: Spafax

Interviews

AIX sat down with Paul Colley, Chief Technology Officer at Spafax, a leading content service provider for the airline industry to learn how the company is redefining client-facing in-flight entertainment ... Read more

26/04/202328/04/2023

Exhibitor Interview: STG Aerospace

Interviews

STG Aerospace is an a partner of choice for the Aerospace industry for emergency exit marking and cabin lighting systems. They meet these demands through the application of two core ... Read more

25/04/202321/04/2023

AIX 2023: A plethora of cabin interiors and inflight entertainment innovation

Press Releases

The 2023 edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will open its doors in just six weeks’ time. From 6-8 June, airline professionals from around the world will come together in ... Read more

24/04/202321/04/2023

World’s first Seat Heating and Cooling System for Aircraft

Product Showcase

Thermal comfort is individual and greatly influences the well-being of a passenger. Caynova’s Seat Heating and Cooling System (HCS) offers individually adjustable microclimates to aircraft passengers. Understanding the human body ... Read more

24/04/202324/04/2023

Bizjet is Bouncing Back

Blog, Runway to Recovery, Trends

The booming business jet market appears to have overcome the strains caused by the global pandemic and scrutiny over operational costs. In addition, changing passenger expectations for comfort, entertainment and ... Read more

20/04/202317/04/2023

Multi-orbit models, hyper-personalisation, and ancillary revenue: the evolving role of cabin connectivity

Trends

Not too long ago, conversations around in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) centred around films on flights or providing a stable-enough connection for business class passengers to check their emails. Jump ... Read more

18/04/202306/04/2023

Aircraft Cabin Interiors: Sustainability Solutions

Blog, Trends

Whether it concerns lightweighting aircraft interior components, deploying smart technology to improve efficiency and reduce waste onboard, or looking to biocomposites, sustainability is at the forefront of the aviation industry’s ... Read more

17/04/202317/04/2023

Connectivity in the Cabin: Anuvu

Interviews

The AIX team sat down with aerospace thought-leaders, market disruptors and established companies to discuss how Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) can keep up with changing passenger expectations. The team ... Read more

17/04/202317/04/2023

Connectivity in the Cabin: KID Systeme

Interviews

The AIX team sat down with aerospace thought-leaders, market disruptors and established companies to discuss how Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) can keep up with changing passenger expectations. The team ... Read more

17/04/202317/04/2023

Connectivity in the Cabin: Viasat

Interviews

The AIX team sat down with aerospace thought-leaders, market disruptors and established companies to discuss how Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) can keep up with changing passenger expectations. The team ... Read more