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Welcome to the March/April 2025 edition of Inflight. With the largest events for aircraft interiors and in-flight services, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services (WTCE), taking place next month, this special issue focuses on the latest innovations to be on display at both AIX and WTCE, as well as topics to be debated at Inflight’s hosted one-day conference during AIX’s CabinSpace Live forum. Click here to subscribe to Inflight ➡️ https://ow.ly/WJcz50VlwgE 🎤 CabinSpace Live programme Hosted by Inflight, CabinSpace Live at AIX provides a dedicated theatre to discuss the cabin of tomorrow and beyond. 🏆 Crystal Cabin Awards This year’s award categories feature 22 finalists, with the winners being announced on Tuesday 8 April. 👥 AIX roundtable panel What happened when some of the industry’s finest discussed the shape of things to come. ✈️ Operator profile Delta Air Lines kicked off its centenary celebrations with an event at the Sphere, Las Vegas. 📡 Connectivity providers are fine-tuning their multi-orbit solutions. Emma Kelly reports. 💺Cabin Refurbishment Joanna Bailey reports on Emirates' cabin refurbishment project and more. 📱Digitalisation Naveen Kumar Mangle of flydocs on airlines’ growing cybersecurity challenges. Flexjet Michael Amalfitano Sarah Watkins & Off-Piste Wines Andy Murray & The Drinks Bakery Ltd Ryan Rudd & Duncan Aviation Dana Kamal Adwan Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira & TAAG-ANGOLA AIRLINES LIMITED Brett Fowler & Queensland Bakery Co. Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio s.r.l. Jason Wissink & Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Carlos Brana & Dassault Aviation Heads Up Technologies ALTO Aviation Traiteur de Paris ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia Thales Air France Lufthansa Anbessie Afework Yitbarek Seth Miller Sebastian Tivig & Diehl Aviation Shawn Raybell & Collins Aerospace Stefan Berroth & RECARO Aircraft Seating Klaus Portmanns Andrew Masson & Panasonic Avionics Corporation Daniel Flashman John Cornell & Jamco America Ranjan Goswami #inflightmagazine #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #aircraftinteriors #cabinrefurbishment #IFE #IFEC #airlinenews #aircraftcatering

AirFi announces leadership change After 14 years in his role, Job Heimerikx, the company’s co-founder and current CEO, has stepped down, with Laura Roesges assuming the role of CEO. The company says Heimerikx’s decision to step away from the day-to-day leadership does not signal an end to his contributions to the sector and his continued presence on AirFi’s supervisory board ensures that his vision for the company’s future remains intact. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/LzpO50VvwtQ #aviationnews #appointment #inflight #IFEC

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Editor Satu Dahl is attending the Passenger Experience Conference today! Live from the conference, Jo Rowan, Associate Director Strategy and Customer Experience Design of PriestmanGoode, shares her insights on designing airline passenger experience with empathy. Subscribe to Inflight to stay updated on the latest industry insights ➡️ https://ow.ly/45GI50Vvufp #aviationnews #PEC2025 #inclusivedesign #passengerexperience

The Inflight team are on their way to Aircraft Interiors Expo! See you soon Hamburg 👋

We are pleased to announce Antonio Penim to our 'IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation' panel at CabinSpace Live 2025!✈️ APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) announced the appointment of Antonio Penim as its new Airline Engagement Director, reinforcing the organization’s ongoing commitment to advancing the global airline passenger experience. Antonio Penim, a recognized leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC), emerged as one of the final 10 original candidates for the APEX CEO position in 2015. Actively involved with APEX events and committees since the early 2010s, Antonio’s deep connection to the association, paired with his vast industry experience, marks a significant step in APEX’s strategy to align airlines with cutting-edge advancements in passenger experience technology. 🔎 This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights. Click here for more information on CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight ➡ https://ow.ly/NSUP50V8lPU #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #cabinrefurbishment #aircraftinteriors #CabinSpaceLive

We are pleased to announce Kevin Clark to our 'IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation' panel at CabinSpace Live 2025!✈️ Kevin Clark is CEO and Board Member at Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd., where he leverages extensive experience in technology innovation, business development, and strategic leadership to drive the company's growth in digital passenger experiences. With a background rooted in electronics and microprocessor engineering, Kevin initially specialised in military aviation communication systems and research in high performance software development. 🔎 This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights. Click here for more information on CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight ➡ https://ow.ly/NSUP50V8lPU #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #cabinrefurbishment #aircraftinteriors #CabinSpaceLive

We are pleased to announce Daniel MacInnes to our 'IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation' panel at CabinSpace Live 2025!✈️ Daniel is a Director at PriestmanGoode and joined the agency in 2002. His extensive experience in aviation spans projects for airlines including Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS; concept work with seat manufacturers including Geven Aviation Seating and Collins Aerospace; cabin design with airframe manufacturers including Airbus and Embraer; and in the growing eVTOL sector for Lilium and Overair. Daniel led the design team at PriestmanGoode developing the Air for All system, a break-through project enabling powered wheelchair users to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey. 🔎 This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights. Click here for more information on CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight ➡ https://ow.ly/NSUP50V8lPU #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #cabinrefurbishment #aircraftinteriors #CabinSpaceLive

We are pleased to announce Patrick Biggerstaff to our 'IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation' panel at CabinSpace Live 2025!✈️ Patrick is an aviation and digital solutions leader with over two decades of experience in airline management, marketing strategy, and product development. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Digital Solutions Product Line Management at Panasonic Avionics Corporation, he oversees innovative in-flight digital solutions. Prior to this, he spent nearly 16 years at Singapore Airlines in various leadership roles, including General Manager for both France and Australia. His expertise spans airline operations, corporate sales, and interactive marketing. 🔎 This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights. Click here for more information on CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight ➡ https://ow.ly/NSUP50V8lPU #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #cabinrefurbishment #aircraftinteriors #CabinSpaceLive

We are pleased to announce Dimitrios Tsirangelos to our 'IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation' panel at CabinSpace Live 2025!✈️ Dimitrios Tsirangelos is an accomplished executive skilled in business development, operations, and quality management, primarily within the aerospace and inflight entertainment sectors. He combines technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving product and service advancements in various industries. As the VP of Business Development at Spafax, Dimitrios enhances technology adoption and strengthens client relationships. His ability to distill complex technical proposals into accessible language has been key to expanding client engagements. 🔎 This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights. Click here for more information on CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight ➡ https://ow.ly/NSUP50V8lPU #AIX2025 #aviationindustry #cabinrefurbishment #aircraftinteriors #CabinSpaceLive