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AIX 2024
The Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, scheduled from May 28 to 30 at Hamburg Messe, promises to be a pivotal event for aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This expo serves as a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge innovations and trends in aircraft interiors.
Attendees can expect a vibrant showcase of state-of-the-art cabin designs, materials, and technologies that redefine the passenger experience. The event is complemented by the Flight Daily Show News, delivering real-time updates on the latest breakthroughs, product launches, and industry insights. It’s a must-attend for anyone involved in aviation, offering a glimpse into the future of airborne comfort and efficiency.
FlightPath3D moves to meet every traveller’s needs
FlightPath3D will have two more airlines flying this summer with its accessibility map after debuting the product on Delta Air Lines.
Airbus pushes for greater passenger accessibility
Airbus brought an expanded portfolio of products designed to aid accessibility to AIX, ranging from wheelchairs to tactile placards.
Delivering the customer promise is key for new AirFi chief
New chief executive of portable in-flight entertainment and cabin technology specialist AirFi, Laura Rosges, is putting the focus on product stability and scalability after taking the helm of the company at the start of the month.
Lufthansa’s Discover Airlines signs up for Panasonic multi-orbit connectivity
German leisure carrier Discover Airlines will be the first Lufthansa Group unit and one of the first airlines in the world to install Panasonic Avionics’ multi-orbit connectivity product on its long-haul aircraft.
Unum secures breakthrough seat deals with Wamos Air and TAAG Angola
Business-class seating entrant Unum has unveiled key deals with Wamos Air and TAAG Angola Airlines covering Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 aircraft respectively.
Stelia claims unique experience on reinvented Rendez-Vous
Stelia Aerospace has launched what it describes as a reinvented version of its Rendez-Vous business class seat.
Viasat outlines multi-orbit connectivity roadmap with Amara launch
In-flight connectivity specialist Viasat has unveiled its next-generation solution for commercial aviation, Amara, under a product roadmap which includes plans for a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal to dynamically tap multi-orbit satellite services.
Skyted ‘silent call’ system enhanced with Blutooth
Skyted has added Bluetooth to its Seat2Seat ‘silent call’ headset, this enabling cordless calls, rather than having a cable connecting the headset and the mobile phone.
Airbus inks deal to explore partnership with Panasonic using new onboard hosting platform
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Panasonic Avionics to explore a strategic partnership utilising the latter’s newly unveiled Converix onboard server.
Thai taps Airbus for A350 retrofit
Thai Airways International is to retrofit its fleet of Airbus A350-900s with new cabin products, including introducing premium-economy seats.
China Southern to launch Thompson’s new VantageXL+ seat
China Southern Airlines is to launch Thompson Aero Seating’s new VantageXL+ product, a seat iteration optimised specifically for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 fuselages.
Intelsat sees momentum growing as it secures line-fit on Embraer E2s
Connectivity specialist Intelsat has secured line-fit status with Embraer on its E-Jet E2 jet family as well as a deal with Japanese carrier Skymark as it continues to build momentum for its multi-orbit in-flight service.
First recycled and recyclable laminated textile seat dress cover launched
Studio ID, Trendworks, Sabeti Wain and Botany Weaving have come together to launch Monova PE at AIX, a seat cover the partners tout as ”a game-changing” mono-material, fully circular and recyclable laminated seat cover.
ANA selects Recaro seats for economy and premium economy on 787-9s
All Nippon Airlines (ANA) will feature Recaro Aircraft Seating’s R3 economy and R4 premium economy seats on its growing fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Amsafe Bridport creates tough lightweight secondary cockpit barrier
Amsafe Bridport has launched a new Installed Physical Secondary Barrier for all commercial aircraft operating under Part 121 rules in the USA. The mandate, due to go into practice in August 2025, is an extra layer of protection to prevent unwanted access to the flight deck.
Frontier taps Geven for first-class seat
US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has picked Italian seat manufacturer Geven as supplier of its new first-class seat as part of its wider initiative to attract premium travellers.
Airbus A220 Airspace cabin to debut with Air Canada
Air Canada is to launch Airbus’ Airspace cabin product for the A220 next year as the manufacturer extends the concept to the small narrowbody type for the first time.
French seating firm Expliseat takes next step with new look
French seating specialist Expliseat has unveiled a major brand redesign at AIX, a marketing revamp which executives say underlines its transition from a start-up challenger to a full industrial player in the market.
Insperial Group buys MGR Foamtex
Insperial Group has acquired MGR Foamtex, a leading European manufacturer of advanced passenger upholstery systems.
Recaro pitches quick turnaround with R2 Sprint Seat
Recaro Aircraft Seating is showcasing its new R2 Sprint Seat during AIX, which can be delivered under a streamlined process within weeks of a customer placing an order.
Safran expands caching capability to support IFE casting
Safran Passenger Innovations has unveiled plans to to enable passengers to seamlessly connect their personal electronic devices to its RAVE in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.
Collins primes the PRM option and flags seat modification opportunities
Collins Aerospace is providing an update on its Prime Plus passenger accessibility solution as well as highlighting “modification and elevation” of previous products during AIX this year.
Saudia signs up as Panasonic Avionics launches new hosting platform
Panasonic Avionics has unveiled a new hosting platform, Converix, at AIX in Hamburg to support not only increased in-flight entertainment and communications content, but also wider applications onboard the aircraft.
Seat maker Mirus arrives at AIX with largest exhibit yet
Lightweight-seat specialist Mirus is marking its tenth anniversary with its largest Hamburg presence yet.
Recaro on a roll as it targets business class leadership, but sluggish supply chain slows revenue recovery
As Recaro Aircraft Seating arrives at AIX, its financial performance reflects the almost contradictory challenges facing leading interiors suppliers three years after the pandemic ended. On the one hand, the German manufacturer’s latest results show a record orderbook worth more than €2 billion ($2.19 billion). Sales in 2024 saw double-digit growth.
F/LIST showcases ultra-thin stone veneer as it makes AIX debut
Cabin furnishings specialist F/List – best known for private aircraft interiors – is making its debut at AIX in Hamburg this week as the Austrian firm looks to boost its presence in the commercial aviation market.
Diehl Aviation stresses its strength as cabin products integrator
From a lavatory for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) to a crew-rest module for long-range single-aisle aircraft, Diehl Aviation has long used its presence at AIX in Hamburg to showcase its inventive approach to cabin amenities, and this year is no different.