Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany at the perfect time. From 6-8 June 2023, the world’s leading marketplace for the aircraft interiors supply chain is expecting the top 70 airlines to attend alongside the major OEMs, as industry professionals look for innovative solutions that will shape the future of passenger experience.
The eagerly-awaited Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) returns on 5 June to the Congress Centre Hamburg. The main plenary session at this year’s conference, titled, ‘A Vision of the Multi-modal Future,’ will focus on how the industry can meet the needs of passengers flying in the second half of this decade and beyond.
PEC will then split into two streams that will run in tandem. The first, ‘Delivering for the New Generation of Passenger,’ will explore revitalising air travel and incorporating younger consumers into the mainstream market. The second stream of the programme will explore ‘Succeeding in the Green Revolution’ and how the passenger experience community is innovating and readying itself to reuse, repurpose and recycle the cabin interior.
The official PEC Welcome Party, following the conference from 18:00, will also offer invaluable networking opportunities, by bringing together the ‘who’s who’ of the industry under one roof – tickets are also available to non-conference delegates.
More than 1,000 products will be on display from leading global airline and cabin interior suppliers. The industry leaders returning to the event include seating specialists Safran, Recaro Aircraft Seating, Jamco Corporation, and Haeco Cabin Solutions; and in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) providers Panasonic Avionics, Thales Group, Astronics Corporation, Latitude Aero, and Bluebox Aviation Systems.
Visitors will find solutions for every aspect of the airline interior environment, including cabin management systems, seating, flooring solutions, galley equipment, IFEC, interior paints and coverings, lighting, lavatory and waste equipment, seating, and more.
IFEC will continue to be a clear differentiator for airlines due to the increasing digital dependency of passengers. Against this backdrop, the highly popular IFEC Zone returns, providing attendees with access to experts, products, and services in this space. The zone will feature more than 50 exhibiting companies who will showcase their latest innovations and solutions, with products spanning wireless connectivity hardware and software, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) solutions, seatback systems, 5G, streaming platforms, content services and more.
A deep dive into the cabin
In addition to product innovation spanning seven halls, the event will offer opportunities to hear and learn from the industry’s brightest minds. The free-to-attend CabinSpace Live Seminar programme, running on all three days, will help attendees plan for the future, connecting attendees with leaders and visionaries.
Polly Magraw, event director, Aircraft Interiors Expo, said: “Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 plays a vital role in providing a centralised marketplace for the entire interiors supply chain to come together, not only driving the industry’s progress, but aiding in its recovery. Building on last year’s successful post-pandemic event, we are anticipating this year to be the biggest show yet, with over 7,000 visitors set to attend.
“Our comprehensive programme of exclusive and insightful talks is complemented by many opportunities to network with the best of the industry, making AIX the ideal platform for building relationships, identifying new solutions and successfully planning for the future trends.”
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to the Hamburg Messe from 6-8 June 2023 in Halls B1–B7. It will follow Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) on 5 June and is co-located with World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), which can be found in Halls A1 and A4. Together, the events provide passenger experience professionals with a unique opportunity to identify new products and solutions throughout the cabin.
