World's leading trade fair for aircraft cabin interiors, IFEC and Passenger Experience in Hamburg
Aircraft Interiors Expo (RX Global)
Hamburg Messe, HamburgNew on Amplifa
About the Aircraft Interiors Expo
The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is an annual trade fair for aircraft cabin interiors and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC), organised by RX Global (Reed Exhibitions). It has been held at the Hamburg Messe since 2002; previously it was held in Cannes in 2000 and 2001. The fair is aimed at airlines, designers, engineers, buyers and manufacturers from the cabin industry and presents products such as seats, galley equipment, safety technology, cabin systems, IFEC solutions, materials and surfaces. In addition to the fair, there are the IFEC Zone, the BizJet & VVIP Interiors Zone, the CabinSpace Live Theatre and a VIP programme for airlines, leasing companies and BizJet operators. Co-located events are the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC). There are also regional editions in Singapore (AIX Asia) and Seattle (AIX Americas).
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- World's leading trade fair for aircraft cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), IFEC Zone, BizJet & VVIP Interiors Zone, CabinSpace Live Theatre, Co-located: World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), VIP programme for airlines, leasing companies and BizJet operators
- Materials
- Seating, Galley Equipment, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, Panelling & Surfaces, BizJet Interiors
- Certificates
- Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (member)
- Founded
- 2000
- Industries
- Aviation, Aircraft Cabin Interiors, Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC), Business Aviation, MRO, Travel Catering & Onboard Services
- 01
Fair organisation by RX Global
- 02
Exhibitor sales and VIP programme
- 03
Lecture and conference programme (PEC, CabinSpace Live)
- 04
Held at the Hamburg Messe
Product Categories
Seating
Aircraft seats and associated components from international suppliers.
Galley Equipment
Equipment for on-board galleys in passenger aircraft.
In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity
Hardware, software, connectivity and content services for the on-board entertainment system.
Panelling & Surfaces
Panelling, coatings and surfaces for cabin interiors.
BizJet Interiors
Seats, materials, lighting and connectivity for business jets.
Venue
Hamburg Messe, Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg
DEVenue of the annual main fair
- Materials
- Seating, Galley Equipment, IFEC, Panelling & Surfaces, BizJet Interiors
- IFEC Zone
- BizJet & VVIP Interiors Zone
- CabinSpace Live Theatre
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Organiser and Partnerships
The organiser is RX Global (Reed Exhibitions), co-founder of the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative with the goal of Net Zero by 2040 and a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030. Media partners include Aircraft Interiors International, FlightGlobal and Inflight.
| Evidence | Hamburg Messe |
|---|---|
| Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (member) |
History
- 2000
First edition of AIX held in Cannes (also there in 2001).
- 2002
Relocation to Hamburg due to proximity to Airbus and Lufthansa Technik (fair source cites 2005 as the relocation year).
- 2005
Show moves to Hamburg, doubles in size, 10,000 visitors.
- 2006
Introduction of the hall for complete cabin electronics.
- 2007
First presentation of the Crystal Cabin Awards.
- 2008
Reed Exhibitions takes over the entire fair, exhibitors from 27 countries.
- 2009
10th edition; introduction of the World Airline Awards and a steering committee.
- 2010
Debut of the Innovation Lounge; over 7,300 visitors, 852 representatives from 200 airlines.
- 2011
AIX listed for the first time among the international trade fairs of the BMWi.
- 2012
Launch of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) co-located with AIX.
- 2013
Passenger Experience Conference starts at the CCH Hamburg.
- 2014
Expansion from five to seven halls; largest global passenger experience event.
- 2016
530 exhibitors, of which 145 first-time exhibitors.
- 2018
Record: 14,000 attendees; the IFEC Zone is the world's largest event for content and service providers.
- 2019
16,000 attendees.
- 2020
Live event cancelled due to Covid-19; PEC Virtual Series held instead.
- 2023
Return to the Hamburg Messe with significantly increased visitor and exhibitor numbers.
- 2024
458 exhibitors, over 18% increase in VIP visitors.
- 2025
Over 190 airlines and 25 CabinSpace Live sessions.
- 2026
Debut of the BizJet Interiors Zone incl. eVTOL sector.