19/12/202303/01/2024

Technology: Elevating Passenger (and Crew) Experience Onboard

Trends

Aviation is in an era where industry is constantly being propelled forward by technological innovation. Connected technologies can now have a a transformative impact on not just passenger experiences (PaxEx) ... Read more

05/12/202305/12/2023

Creating the cabin of the future at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024

Press Releases

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will return to the Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024,showcasing cutting-edge advances in aircraft cabin systems, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC), sustainable cabins and more. Next ... Read more

13/11/202313/11/2023

Towards Aerospace Circularity in the Cabin

Trends

In a linear economy, industries produce or extract raw materials from nature, convert them into products, and then discard them as waste. This contributes to the rising climate, biodiversity, and ... Read more

17/10/202317/10/2023

Is Sustainability in the Cabin the Key to Net Zero?

Trends

All industries are making efforts to minimise their environmental impact, and aviation is no exception. The aviation sector is working hand-in-hand with governments and regulatory bodies to improve efficiency measures, ... Read more

25/09/202314/03/2024

Seating solutions get the thumbs up at AIX Hamburg 2023

Product Showcase, Products

Interest in sourcing seating products at Aircraft Interiors Expo this year grew by 16% among visitors and airline buyers, versus the previous edition.  And with airlines, lessors and Bizjet operators ... Read more

18/09/202319/09/2023

Are Turnkey Solutions the Answer to In-Flight Entertainment?

Blog, Trends

Airlines experience a myriad of potential problems, from flight delays and cancellations to workforce shortages and security concerns. And to combat these, airlines may rely on several turnkey solutions — ... Read more

11/09/202311/09/2023

Business Jets Redefined: Luxury and Efficient Interiors

Blog, Trends

(Image Credit) The bizjet industry caters to individuals and businesses that value time, privacy and a bespoke experience. And one of the key areas where personalisation can be deployed by ... Read more

15/06/202322/06/2023

Aircraft Interiors Expo x PAX Tech: Cabin Interiors Trends

Trends

In association with PAX Tech Magazine, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) hosted a roundtable discussion with industry leaders in the lead-up to the 2023 event to examine notable cabin interior trends, ... Read more

14/06/202314/06/2023

AIX x PAX Tech Magazine Roundtable: Sustainability in the Cabin

Trends

Small, consistent changes, pioneering leadership, and more education are vital if the airline cabin interiors industry is to achieve its net zero and circularity goals; so said leaders from different ... Read more

14/06/202328/07/2023

Global Aircraft Interiors Community Returns En Masse To Do Business At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

Press Releases

With thousands of attendees hailing from more than 70 countries across the globe, this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) once again demonstrated why it is the place for the aircraft ... 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

22/05/202306/03/2024

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

15/05/202328/02/2024

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