The organisers of AIX have announced the main themes of next year’s event: transforming the passenger experience and creating the cabin of the future. The event returns to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May, and as always it will be a showcase of the latest ideas to enhance operator efficiency and the passenger experience, and visitors can expect a focus on accessibility and sustainability
The latest addition to Cathay Pacific’s IFE lineup comes via a collaboration with Disney+. Customers can choose from more than 100 hours of films, series and documentaries from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic
Air Serbia has begun a trial of the Blueview digital passenger services platform from Bluebox on its Airbus and ATR aircraft, as a proof of concept to assess customer demand
Key themes of the November 2023 issue include the factors involved in ensuring the safety of sustainable cabin materials; accessible lavatory design; a campaign to bring in legislation to make air travel better and safer for disabled passengers; cabin lighting advances; and the latest CMF options
Emirates has signed a deal to equip its Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, featuring 4K HDR displays, in-seat charging and passenger control technology. Deliveries are planned to begin in 2025
Air Canada has become the first airline to bring Disney+ Originals to the skies through an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The airline’s latest content collaboration with the Disney entertainment brand will offer original programming, with options suitable for all ages of traveller
Aviation conference organiser, RedCabin, has announced a new awards programme for professionals in the aircraft interiors industry – the RedCabin Trinity Awards, with a judging panel made up of airlines and air leasing companies
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious and hotly contested prizes for innovation in aircraft cabins. Companies, institutions and students that believe they have an winning idea or design can now make a submission for entry into the 2024 awards
In a tie-in with DirecTV and Viasat, Delta Air Lines has launched a domestic 18-channel TV lineup on select Boeing 767-400 aircraft flying domestic routes. This marks the first time a US-based airline has integrated live TV into seatback screens onboard domestic widebody planes
The latest addition to Air Canada’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) lineup is a range of Audible audiobooks and podcasts, including a selection of Canadian Audible Originals developed with up-and-coming talent and some of the Canada’s biggest names in entertainment
