The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the annual event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, have shared details of the 2027 event, taking place at Hamburg Messe, Germany from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th April.
RX, the show’s organiser, is anticipating that thousands of visitors from across the global aircraft interiors community will attend AIX 2027. Last year’s event saw more than 12,500 visitors attend AIX over the three days of the show, including representatives from across 185 airlines, and 93 first-time exhibitors.
RX has secured more than 400 exhibitors so far for the 2027 event, including well-known industry names such as Collins Aerospace, Safran, Airbus, Recaro Aircraft Seating and Panasonic Avionics, and some new exhibitors such as Latecoere, Clayens, Akkodis, the Alabama Department of Commerce, and Kestrel.
RX notes that key themes of AIX 2027 will be retrofits, cabin lifecycle factors, and the intelligent cabin. With aircraft delivery backlogs leading to airlines keeping their older aircraft in service for longer, retrofit upgrades are proving popular. Exhibitors including J&C Aero, Astronics and Diehl Aviation will showcase solutions that help airlines refresh and extend the life of their interiors, from refurbished seating and reconfigurable components, to connected systems that make maintenance more predictable.
An expanded BizJet and VVIP interiors zone
Following the debut of the BizJet & VVIP Interiors Zone at AIX last year, RX is expanding the zone for 2027.
Moving to a more prominent position in B1 Upper, alongside the busy East Entrance and Airline Club Lounge, the zone will give the business and VIPP aviation community its own dedicated space, networking areas, and focused content.
The BizJet & VVIP Interiors Zone brings together suppliers that cater to the exacting requirements of business jet cabins, with a focus on materials, bespoke finishes and fine details. Exhibits will span luxury seating, onboard fixtures, inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), maintenance and refurbishment, carpets and upholstery, lighting, and lavatories. Townsend Leather, Hi-Tech Finishing, and Jet Aviation are among the returning exhibitors already confirmed for 2027.
The zone will also have a new feature titled The Edit, an area that brings together relevant premium products from AIX exhibitors. The Edit is intended to give visitors the opportunity to discover the latest materials, finishes and products in one place, and then find out more about them on the AIX show floor.
Connecting the cabin
From increasingly sophisticated inflight entertainment systems to high-speed connectivity and personalised digital experiences, IFEC is playing a major role in how airlines differentiate their onboard offering. The IFEC Zone at AIX 2027 is expected to bring together 75 suppliers, including Panasonic Avionics, Viasat, RAVE Aerospace, Bluebox, Burrana, FlightPath3D, and AirFi.
A strategic opening to AIX week
The Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) returns to Hamburg Messe on 5th April 2027, the day before AIX and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) open.
The conference will begin with a high-level opening plenary, setting the scene for the discussions and ideas that will shape the week ahead. Its programme is built around four key themes: ‘Cabin 2035: The Experience Economy’, ‘The Digital Sky’, ‘Human by Design’ and ‘Intelligent Innovations’. These themes will explore how technology, evolving passenger expectations and commercial priorities are influencing the future of the aircraft cabin.
Senior industry leaders will share how their own experiences have shaped their approach to today’s aviation market, supported by the latest benchmarks and research. The aim is to give attendees practical insight they can take back to their own businesses, whether that means a fresh perspective on an existing challenge, evidence to support an investment decision, or an idea to explore further.
Networking breaks, round-table discussions and the Welcome Party, sponsored by RAVE Aerospace, will also give attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and build relationships before the exhibition floors open. Since PEC was launched in 2012, the conference has become an established starting point for the week.
More to explore
CabinSpace Live, sponsored by Thales, is the dedicated conference programme taking place during AIX. CabinSpace Live will run across all three days of the show, with panels and case studies delivered in an area of the exhibition floor.
The programme will cover topics including regional market outlooks, aircraft orders, accessibility, sustainability and connectivity, offering visitors the opportunity to hear directly from the people shaping the industry and explore the wider trends behind the innovations on display.
RX says that AIX 2027 will also have a greater focus on the impact of design across the aircraft cabin, exploring how creative thinking continues to influence the way passengers experience, use and interact with the space around them. A new design-focused initiative will bring fresh perspectives from across the industry to the show floor, with more details to be revealed in the coming months.
Archana Dharni, event director of AIX, said: “AIX brings the entire aircraft interiors community together, giving people the opportunity to explore the latest products and technologies, share ideas and learn from others facing the same challenges. With airlines balancing the need to modernise their fleets, manage costs and deliver the passenger experiences people expect, those conversations and connections are more valuable than ever.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces alongside new exhibitors, new perspectives and some exciting additions to the show. Whether visitors are looking for specific solutions for their next project or want to discover what’s coming next for the industry, there will be plenty to explore at AIX 2027.”
AIX 2027 will take place at Hamburg Messe from 6–8 April, co-located with the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and preceded by the Passenger Experience Conference on 5th April.
Registration to attend the show is now open via the AIX website.
