Last week, the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) completed a series of three webinars focused on helping active members understand and comply with FSMA 204, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) incoming Food Traceability rule. The rule, a final version of which was published in November 2022 and that comes into force on January […]
In November 2023, a brand new airline will take to the skies, and one with a very distinctive offer. Beond says it will be the “world’s first premium leisure airline”, with the aim of bringing travellers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East to the Maldvives. On October 11th, it showcased its first aircraft, an […]
A panel discussion called REvolutionize = REinvent + REcycle at IFSA / APEX EXPO kicked off with a virtual presentation from IATA Sustainability Manager Daniela Stange, showing the results of a study involving 4700 passengers worldwide. Almost three quarters of respondents were either concerned or very concerned about the use of single use plastics in […]
RMT Global provides on-board comfort care and service items for the travel industry, with a particular focus on eco-friendly products. We caught up with President and CEO Richard Tuttle at IFSA/APEX EXPO, to talk about in cabin sustainability, and more. Q – Talk to us about what your focus is for this year’s IFSA / […]
With buzz Products exhibiting at the 2023 IFSA/APEX EXPO, we sat down with Global Client Service Director Simon Yaffe to hear more about what the company is talking about at this year’s show. Q – What are you excited about at this year’s IFSA / APEX EXPO? Simon Yaffe (SY) – I think from a […]
With a history dating back to 1863, John Horsfall has transformed itself into a leading name in aviation textiles. In an interview at the IFSA/APEX EXPO, we delved into the company’s journey and vision for the future. From Woollen Blankets to Aviation Textile Specialists Founded in 1863 in West Yorkshire, UK, John Horsfall originally specialised […]
At today’s IFSA / APEX EXPO, a panel featuring Mir Khan, Head of OnBoard Retail Americas, Retail in Motion/LSG Group and Scott Robillard, Director of Inflight Standards, JetBlue tackled the question of – “Can you increase your share of wallet and passenger satisfaction at the same time?” The discussion looked at the dynamic landscape of […]
Founded by actor Jason Momoa, Mananalu Water has a mission to remove plastic from the Ocean. With Mananalu being a sponsor of this year’s APEX/IFSA Global Expo, we caught up with CEO David Cuthbert to find out more. APEX Media – Give us the one minute elevator pitch for Mananalu David Cuthbert (DC): It’s simple. […]
On Friday 8 September, the Armani/Casa for Etihad Airways Inflight Range, created in collaboration with Buzz, was awarded a prestigious Good Design Award in recognition for outstanding design and innovation. This award comes as Buzz Products will be at APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, to showcase its range of passenger amenity products. The Good Design Awards are administered […]
Qantas today showed us what the passenger experience will be like for anyone flying direct from Sydney to New York or London from late 2025. This includes an area that Qantas says is a world-first – a Wellbeing Zone, located between the Premium Economy and Economy cabins of the A350 aircraft. Called ‘Project Sunrise’, work […]