When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
Kinective Media by United Airlines is claimed to be the only media network that uses insights from travel behaviors to connect customers to personalised advertising, experiences and offers from brands
PXCom has unveiled SkyVerse, a software for wireless IFE and inflight connectivity, with a key feature being an AI-based graphic user interface (GUI) that brings in what the company claims to be the first standalone inflight chatbot for IFEC
Rosen Aviation, Touch Inflight Solutions, castLabs and 1o1media are collaborating to create a flexible, modular, and future-proof IFE platform that leverages advanced technologies and comprehensive integration
FlightPath3D has released a few upgrades for the latest version of its popular Kids Map, including an element of ‘gamification’ of the moving map for greater engagement and distraction. FlightPath3D has secured a ‘major global airline’ as launch customer, with rollout slated to begin in mid-2024. The company is also celebrating a milestone celebration
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) has launched RAVE Cloud Services, a set of new cloud-based services to drive its next-generation IFEC platform. RAVE Cloud Services will have two main elements, namely Distribution Services and Edge Cloud Computing Services
Astronics has delivered 350 shipsets of the UltraLite G2 USB in-seat power system for commercial airlines, with 300 more shipsets scheduled for 2024
Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed an agreement with Air Canada to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on more than 80 of the airline’s aircraft, starting in 2025
IFE and cabin electronics specialist, Rosen Aviation, has launched an in-seat audio system for commercial, VIP and business aviation cabins, bringing high fidelity and spatiality, along with active noise cancellation
