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AIX 2026: Conetic Teases Launch Customer for Cloud-Native Media Engagement Platform
April 28, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Conetic Group showcased its new cloud-native media engagement platform at the 2026 Aircraft Interiors Expo, confirming it has secured a major airline with over 1,000 aircraft as the launch customer, which is set to be disclosed in the coming weeks.  The company began development on the end-to-end solution two years ago in response to the […]

AIX 2026: Air Canada, Collins Aerospace Unveil Aurora Suites, New A321XLR Cabin Experience
April 23, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Air Canada and Collins Aerospace unveiled a major new cabin program at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 that will see the introduction of the latter’s Aurora suites and next-generation economy-class seating across the airline’s incoming Airbus A321XLR fleet. The investment marks one of Air Canada’s most significant product upgrades in years and brings lie-flat seats […]

IdeaNova and Cadami Turn Aircraft Cabins into Smarter Streaming Hubs
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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IdeaNova and Cadami have partnered to turn aircraft cabins into local content delivery network (CDN) hubs, giving airlines a new way to deliver high-quality streaming while easing pressure on limited satellite bandwidth. The companies’ software-based system uses onboard caching, distributed storage, and smarter content delivery to bring media closer to passengers. Turning the Aircraft Cabin […]

Cathay Pacific Reveals The Wing, First Lounge in Hong Kong
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Cathay Pacific has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship lounge, The Wing, First, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking a new chapter in the airline’s premium ground experience. Reopening to customers on April 22, the refreshed lounge introduces a warmer, more human-centered approach to dining, privacy, and wellness. Part of Cathay Pacific’s wider global lounge […]

Jetstar Selects Viasat to Power Connectivity Across its Boeing 787 Fleet
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Jetstar Airways has selected Viasat to power the in-flight connectivity (IFC) service across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, marking a major step in the carrier’s long-haul cabin transformation. The agreement will see Viasat’s next-generation AMARA platform installed across 11 aircraft as Jetstar modernizes its international fleet through mid-2027. The move highlights how connectivity is becoming […]

AIX 2026: Defining the Future of Long-Haul Cabin Comfort
April 22, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026, long-haul passenger comfort took center stage during a CabinSpace Live panel moderated by APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader, which brought together five leaders with very different perspectives: Airbus Head of Advanced Design Paul Edwards; Diehl Aviation Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Key Account Management Joerg Rissiek; ZIM Aircraft […]

AIX 2026: Buzz Unveils Multiple Airline Product Launches Across Premium, Family, and Comfort Segments
April 17, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Buzz Products announced a series of airline launches that showed how soft products are becoming a bigger part of the passenger experience. Across premium cabins, family travel, and product innovation, the company unveiled new partnerships with airlines and design brands spanning Asia, North America, and Europe. The announcements highlighted how […]

AIX 2026: Immfly and Volotea Launch LEO Connectivity Trial and Retail Upgrade
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026, Immfly and Volotea announced a major expansion of their decade-long partnership, with plans for a high-speed low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity trial and a fleetwide narrowband rollout. The program combines next-generation internet access, passenger messaging, and a new onboard retail platform across Volotea’s Airbus fleet. High-Speed LEO Trial Marks […]