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24/05/202413/06/2024

Creating the Cabin of Tomorrow: Rethinking Space, Luxury and Sustainability

Blog, Trends

In January 1914, the world’s first scheduled commercial passenger flight took off, travelling from St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida. Despite transporting just a single passenger, this historic journey springboarded an ... Read more

11/04/202404/04/2024

Take Your Seats to the Future of Sustainable Aviation

Products, Trends

Aircraft seating is one of many areas of the aviation industry’s decarbonisation initiatives and its modest profile belies its importance. Seating is a microcosm of the business as a whole ... Read more

03/04/202403/04/2024

Dreamliner Fleet Leaders Approach Retrofit Sweet Spot

Trends

Cirium is proud to be the Official Data Partner of AIX 2024. By James Mellon, Senior Aviation Data Research Analyst, Cirium The first wave of Boeing 787-8s to enter service ... Read more

25/03/202412/03/2024

Future Airline Experiences: Connectivity, Accessibility, & Gen Z

Trends

Driven by the changing expectations of passengers in an increasingly digital world, air travel is evolving. The nexus of innovative connectivity solutions, entertainment options, and thoughtful interior design is revolutionising ... Read more

21/03/202421/03/2024

Unlocking the Future of In-flight Connectivity

Blog, Trends

In today’s air travel landscape, passengers expect the same level of connectivity in the skies as they have on the ground. The ability to stay connected during a flight provides ... Read more

11/03/202411/03/2024

Charting the Course of Eco-Friendly Skies

Blog, Trends

Focusing on ‘net zero cabins’ that prioritise passenger comfort, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)– in partnership with Inflight Magazine – brought together a number of aviation leaders to discuss the industry’s ... Read more

08/03/202408/03/2024

Empowering Voices: Women in the Aircraft Interiors Industry on International Women’s Day

Blog, Women Behind Aviation, Women in Aviation

A celebration of the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements of women globally, International Women’s Day has become an institutional hallmark around the world. It’s also a day of activism, ... Read more

26/02/202413/02/2024

The future? It’s already here.

Blog, Trends

It seems like it was only a couple of years ago when we thought our digitally-transformed future would be in the bag and we could settle back with a cup ... Read more

08/02/202406/03/2024

How Accessible Air Travel Benefits All Passengers

Blog, Trends

Accessibility in air travel is crucial for all passengers. Improved airline accessibility ensures that everyone, not only disabled passengers, but the elderly, families, and more, have access to the same ... Read more

12/01/202406/03/2024

Analysing Airline Accessibility: Now and the Future

Trends

For some, flying may be inconvenient, more so for people with physical or hidden disabilities. Disabled passengers still face a lot of barriers when flying, from boarding and disembarking to ... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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