Some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) attended Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024 in Hamburg: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. Attendees said that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels. Media partner Aircraft Interiors International got a feel for the show and heard from big names in the cabin sector
The winners of the inaugural RedCabin Trinity Awards have been revealed at the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit (ACIS), held at American Airlines’ Skyview Campus. The awards are designed to celebrate innovation and excellence across the aircraft interiors industry
Aviationscouts, a reseller and service provider for used components and spare parts for aircraft interiors, has been acquired by Aerotec Europe Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of Borromin Capital Fonds IV
Airline amenity specialist, Formia, has opened its new, larger office in the heart of Hong Kong. According to Formia the new office signifies a significant milestone for the company after 15 years in its original location
Finnair has completed the rollout of its €200 million long-haul cabin refurbishment programme, across its entire long-haul fleet, comprised of Airbus A350s and A330s. The programme included the launch of Finnair’s sofa-style AirLounge Business Class seat, its brand-new Premium Economy cabins, and refreshed Economy Class cabins
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
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2024 attracted some 15% more attendees than the 2023 event. The WTCE team look back on highlights including conference sessions, sustainability initiatives, nutrition advances, and the latest innovations in inflight catering, onboard services, and passenger comfort
Gilat Satellite Networks has agreed to acquire Stellar Blu Solutions, as part of its in-flight connectivity (IFC) growth strategy. The acquisition is intended to position Gilat as a market leader in IFC technologies for commercial and business aviation, with extensions to adjacent high-end mobility markets suited to electronically steered antennas (ESAs)
Unum Aircraft Seating’s folding door concept, named ‘Door 2.0 – The Zen Door’ has won the Cabin Service Concept category of the RedCabin Trinity Awards. The company has enjoyed further awards success with the concept, including at the Crystal Cabin Awards and the International Yacht and Aviation Awards
‘Best Customer Journey Experience’, a special category of the Crystal Cabin Awards, the world’s leading industry award for aircraft cabins and in-flight products, is returning for 2024. The special category recognises hardware or software products that enrich and improve the passenger experience throughout the entire flight journey, and the application window is now open
