Blog

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

15/05/202311/05/2023

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

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

12/04/202313/04/2023

Exhibitor Interview: PT21 Solutions

Blog, Interviews

Pt21 Solutions is an EASA-approved design Company that specialises in the design, repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft. They provide clients with services beyond the normal MRO needs. As part ... Read more

11/04/202313/04/2023

Aircraft Cabin Interiors Trends: LED Cabin Lighting Systems

Blog, Products, Trends

The combination of a healthy market forecast and massive passenger experience application means that innovations in cabin lighting systems are a valuable and worthwhile consideration for airlines and OEMs. The AIX ... Read more

05/04/202320/02/2023

The changing landscape of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)

Blog, Trends

The AIX team sat down with Clyde Buntrock, CEO of AJW Aviation to discuss how the landscape for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is changing in the aircraft cabin interiors ... Read more

27/03/202323/03/2023

Barriers to Flying: “Enough is enough.”

News, Trends

Air travel has become an essential part of modern life, connecting people across the world in ways that were once unimaginable. However, for many people with restricted mobility or disabilities, ... Read more

17/03/202308/03/2023

Women in Aviation: Brenna Wynhof, Boeing

Women Behind Aviation, Women in Aviation

Aircraft Interior Expo’s Women in Aviation series shines a spotlight on industry thought-leaders and experts, with exclusive insights on both of the state of the market and navigating in the industry. We ... Read more

15/03/202317/03/2023

Growth drivers for cabin seating present new opportunities

Trends

Periods of change in the aviation industry, such as the ongoing adoption of narrow-body jets post-pandemic, present refreshing challenges for aircraft seating designers and suppliers.  And opportunities to respond to ... Read more

07/03/202306/03/2023

Why is inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) so important?

Blog, Expo News, News, Trends

Inflight entertainment – or IFE – has been at the heart of the passenger experience since the beginning of air travel, but we have come a long way from the ... Read more

01/03/202301/03/2023

Exhibitor Interviews: AirFi

Blog, Interviews

AirFi is a global leader in portable IFE and inflight retail technology for airlines. They offer a full suite of flexible and low capex solutions that enable streaming IFE, enhanced ... Read more

16/02/202328/02/2023

Women in Aviation: Anita Gradwohl, F/LIST

Interviews, Women in Aviation

Aircraft Interior Expo’s Women in Aviation series shines a spotlight on industry thought-leaders and experts, with exclusive insights on both of the state of the market and navigating in the ... Read more

05/07/202220/02/2023

Interview with: Dana Kirchmar

Blog, Interviews, Women Behind Aviation, Women in Aviation

The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) team sat down with Dana Kirchmar, VP Customer Support Operations at SmartSky Networks, as part of our Women in the Aviation series. This series of interviews aims to ... Read more

10/06/202220/02/2023

Women in Aviation – spotlight on Rachel James

Blog, Interviews, Women Behind Aviation, Women in Aviation

The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) team sat down with Rachel James, Lead Industrial Designer, Safran Seats, as part of our Women in the Aviation series. This series of interviews aims to shine a ... Read more