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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.
Diehl flags future role of new materials and AI in aircraft cabins
While Diehl Aviation was at AIX highlighting the potential for artificial intelligence and recycled materials to bring further innovation to future aircraft cabins, the company’s senior vice-president product innovation Carsten Laufs flags many of the gains are deliverable today.
Viasat sees supply key in meeting increasing connectivity demand
In-flight connectivity specialist Viasat was at AIX a year on from its merger with Inmarsat and determined to keep satellite supply ahead of the every-growing passenger demand for wi-fi services.
HEICO targets reduced turnarounds with new cabin management system
HEICO has teamed with Aerosens to develop a cabin management system – Aero CMS – utilising Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security and presence sensors with the initial aim being to actively monitor the security of under-seat life-vest containers to support reduced aircraft turnaround times.
Spafax moves closer to total travel engagement
Spafax is now offering ‘lounge streaming’ to premium passengers, so that they can begin accessing content in the airline lounge and continue watching their choice on the aircraft.
Broader portfolio brings brand benefits for ABC International
Many companies arrived in Hamburg with new headline products to promote. For ABC International, the headline act is the company itself. “We have now completed our transition from a pure cabin branding supplier to an overall cabin service and product supplier,” says chief commercial officer, Rodolfo Baldascino.
Recaro draws on helicopter requirements for Eve seating
Ahead of Embraer spin-off Eve’s projected entry into service of 2026, Recaro continues with development of seats for the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing craft) despite having no finalised requirements for this specific type of aircraft.
Creating more than a map makes new FlightPath3D products accessible to all
Making its products truly available to all is the theme at FlightPath3D, with the launch of its Kids Map and Accessibility Map, all supported by refined use of artificial intelligence.
Recycled seat covers add to the rise of Gen Phoenix
Materials specialist Gen Pheonix is at AIX showing what it says is the first fully recyclable dress cover, a move which is consistent with the company’s rebranding from ELeather.
EVA Air picks Panasonic for IFE and connectivity
EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics to install in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity systems, plus a range of digital services, on 54 of its widebody and narrowbody aircraft.
Collins Aerospace unveils Helix narrowbody seat
Collins Aerospace has revealed its Helix economy cabin seat during AIX in Hamburg, intended for use on narrowbody aircraft.
Bucher unveils new single-aisle self-service galley for JetBlue
Bucher has unveiled its new single-aisle self-service pantry, built and designed for JetBlue; the first of its kind the company has designed and constructed for a narrowbody aircraft.
ATR sees all-business HighLine cabin on track for launch with Berjaya
ATR expects to freeze design on its new all-business HighLine cabin configuration by the end of the year as the manufacturer prepares for the start of services with launch customer Berjaya Air in the second half of 2025.
Panasonic sees MAYA concept suite built on ‘real’ technologies
While Panasonic Avionics and Collins Aerospace opened AIX by presenting their concept for the next generation business class suite, the in-flight entertainment company’s vice-president product management Andy Masson stresses this vision is based on real and in-development technologies.
Hughes to become managed service provider for Airbus HBCplus
Having signed three MoUs at the AIX show, broadband satellite service and managed network solution provider Hughes is furthering the airline travellers’ “insatiable need for connectivity”.
New antenna steers Hanwha Phasor’s connectivity drive
Hanwha Phasor is offering a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) to deliver in-flight connectivity to the cabin.
Intelsat sees line-fit and retrofit paths to in-flight connectivity growth
While in-flight connectivity specialist Intelsat is paving the way to increased line-fit options for its new multi-orbit solution, it also sees requirement to meet updated customer expectations as helping to drive retrofit business from carriers looking to update their existing products.
SleeperTech enhances the economy cabin experience with new ‘sleeper seat’
Australian firm SleeperTech has made its debut at AIX with seat enhancing technology, specifically focusing for now on improving the passenger experience within the economy class cabin.
Skyted’s ‘silent-call’ headset unmasked
Skyted is showing its new ’Whispering Headset’ product concept at AIX, building on its successful launch of the Skyted Mask in 2023.
SkyFive moves into Middle East region with Eclipse Global Connectivity
SkyFive is to provide broadband connectivity services to the Middle Eastern for the first time via a collaboration with Eclipse Global Connectivity, with the two partners delivering an air-to-ground solution to an undisclosed airline in the region.
First three Qatar Airways aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity by Q4
Qatar Airways expects to have its first three Boeing 777-300s equipped with Starlink’s in-flight connectivity service by the fourth quarter, as it embarks on upgrading its fleet with the technology over the next two years.
Astronics’ new logo reflects sustainability priorities
Cabin power specialist Astronics is putting an empahsis on sustainability, including in its recently disclosed new company logo.
Boeing showcases cabin role for OLED technology panels
Boeing has put innovative OLED display technologies on show at AIX, working with LG Display and LIG Nex1 to showcase how such panels could be used to enhance the passenger experience.
Zim secures launch customer for new premium economy seat
Zim Aircraft Seating has closed a contract with an undisclosed widebody customer for its new premium economy seat.
Hughes signs deal with Turkish firms to support AJet connectivity
Hughes Network Systems has on 29 May during AIX signed an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors and satellite specialist Turksat to support the latter two companies provision of in-flight connectivity services to Turkish low-cost carrier AJet.
Chaise Longue doubles up with new premium cabin concept
Chaise Longue is at AIX pitching its new hybrid cabin concept Elevated Class, a solution that includes premium seating on two levels.
IndiGo trials AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment
Indian carrier IndiGo is carrying out a three-month trial of AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment, incorporating elements personalised to the airline, which the carrier hopes will be “a useful tool for improving the customer experience for digital-savvy passengers on its flights”.
Volotea inaugural customer for Acro Aircraft Seating’s reclining Series 9
Spanish airline Volotea has ordered Acro Aircraft Seating’s Series 9 seat to equip its narrowbody Airbus fleet, making it the inaugural customer for the Recline model of the SR9 seat.
Air Canada taps Panasonic for Astrova IFE across 80 aircraft
Air Canada is to install Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on 80 aircraft across its fleet, with line-fit and retrofit options of the scalable, modular design starting in 2025.
Diehl heads Crystal Cabin Award winners
Diehl Aviation picked up two wins at the Crystal Cabin Awards, after being recognised in the Passenger Comfort and Sustainable Cabin categories.
Kydex and Kasiglas see fruits of co-operation
A year on since Sekisui Kydex and Kasiglas first initiated a joint product venture– a collaboration initiated via an opportune meeting at AIX 2023 – the resulting advanced polymer product development has resulted in a product projected to fly this year.
Thales takes IFE into the cloud
Thales is flagging FlytEdge, which it terms as “the first cloud-based in-flight entertainment system”, as its new addition to its portfolio at this year’s AIX.
Southwest selects Recaro R2 seats for incoming Max fleet
Southwest Airlines has chosen the Recaro R2 seat for the Boeing 737 Max aircraft it will be receiving from 2025 onwards.
Stelia’s Opera strikes a lighter note
Stelia Aerospace has announced a new version of its Opera business class seat in Hamburg, offering a 30% reduction in weight compared with existing products in the line.
Turkish low-cost AJet to add in-flight connectivity
Turkish Airlines’ recently spun-out low-cost operator AJet is to add in-flight connectivity under an agreement disclosed during AIX in Hamburg on 28 May.
Air France taps Expliseat for new lightweight seat to retrofit E190s
Air France has revealed the final design of the new seat to retrofit its fleet of 23 Embraer 190 regional jets aircraft, an industry-leading lightweight product defined by the carrier’s senior vice president of customer experience Fabien Pelous as having “no equivalent on the market”.
Intelsat secures Japan Airlines and Condor connectivity deals
Intelsat has disclosed new deals with Japan Airlines (JAL) for its multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service covering more than 20 Boeing 737 Max jets and with German charter carrier Condor for its Ku-band service on over 40 Airbus narrowbodies.
American Airlines to offer ‘first true premium economy product in US’ through A321XLRs
American Airlines is set to offer “the first ever true premium product in the US,” Kim Cisek, the airline’s president of customer experience believes as the Oneworld carrier readies to bring its first Airbus A321XLRs into service.
Collins and Panasonic team up to show future business class suite concept
Cabin interiors specialist Collins and in-flight entertainment connectivity (IFEC) provider Panasonic Avionics have teamed up at this year’s AIX to demonstrate a concept for next generation business class suites.
Safran enhances screens and adds accessibility
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) is now offering its 4k HDR MiniLED display for all in-flight entertainment screens on its RAVE IFE system.
Airbus unveils new A330neo premium cabin interior
Airbus has unveiled its new Airspace A330neo premium cabin concept, slated for entry into service from 2027, featuring customisable premium hero lighting and innovative electro-dimmer elements for the windows.
Collins unveils narrowbody wheelchair integration concept
Recognising that more needs to be done to enable a dignified travel experience for persons of restricted mobility (PRMs), Collins Aerospace has unveiled its latest narrowbody wheelchair integration concept; one that seeks enable a unified passenger experience without compromising on density.
Recaro centres seating rebrand around R designations
Recaro has launched a rebrand of its seat products at this year’s AIX show, replacing the existing BLs, CLs, PLs and SLs along with their accompanying four digit designations with branding based around the R1 to R7 names.
Recaro eyes upcoming certification of four sustainability initiatives
Recaro Aircraft Seating is expecting to certify the first four materials integrated into its ‘R Sphere’ sustainability demonstrator this October, the manufacturer confirmed during an AIX briefing in Hamburg, with potential buyers now being offered the options upon request.
Northern Irish landscapes inspire Thompson seat designs
Northern Ireland is known for being home to two major seating manufacturers, and one of them, Thompson Aero Seating, is launching a series of seat designs at AIX inspired by the landscape of the province and the wider island of Ireland.
Acro to reveal latest version of premium economy seat
UK seat manufacturer Acro is to unveil a “close-to-final” version of its latest premium economy product at AIX after a “soft launch” at last year’s show.
Recaro hails ‘historic’ potential of eVTOL market
Recaro is eyeing further deals in the urban air mobility market after becoming the latest seating manufacturer to confirm a contract with an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer.
Diehl Aviation to manufacture interiors products in Mexico
Diehl Aviation is to establish a manufacturing site in Mexico as part of a plan to bring production closer to customers in the Americas, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.
Mirus achieves Kestrel economy seat certification
UK seating manufacturer Mirus is bringing its latest lightweight economy seat to AIX, weeks after securing Civil Aviation Authority certification.
Unum launch customer not an A330 operator
Business-class seating entrant Unum says its first customer – which it is announcing at AIX – is a single-aisle operator. That is despite the UK company targeting its sights on what it says is an under-served Airbus A330 market.
Crystal Cabin Awards: 25 ways to change the world of air travel
Twenty-five entries from tiny start-ups to the sector’s biggest names are vying for the industry’s most coveted accolades, the Crystal Cabin Awards, the winners of which will be revealed on 28 May during AIX in Hamburg.
Muirhead takes tanning in green direction
Muirhead is reinforcing its claim to be the industry’s most environmental leather supplier with the launch at AIX of a range it says goes a long way towards eliminating damaging oil-based elements, chrome, glutaraldehyde, and heavy metals from its tanning process.