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
Many aviation companies are working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions through the use of battery power, but weight represents a major engineering hurdle. A potential solution is being developed: a unique carbon fibre material that can store electrical energy, enabling energy storage in existing load-bearing structures
An industry collaboration has conducted the world’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The partners – Airbus, Rolls-Royce, DLR and Neste – say the results from an A350 flight show significant non-CO2 emission reductions
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
Through a partnership with Sekisui Kydex, Thompson Aero Seating was able to work through the technical requirements and validations needed to create a sustainability-themed CMF scheme. To make this possible, the Sekisui Kydex designLab and appLab Innovation Centers worked to expand the colour palette of the Kydex 5555 RCL recycled product portfolio
STG Aerospace, a supplier of aerospace lighting, has developed named ‘saf-Tglo eco E1’, which it says is the world’s first sustainable emergency floor path marking system for aircraft cabins
The company has launched a simplified and clearer approach to product naming at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, with the seat range now spanning R1 through to R7.
Sekisui Kydex and the Green Cabin Alliance have teamed up at Aircraft Interiors Expo to show the industry how they are shaping the future of sustainable cabin design
The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
