A 17th century Baroque palace in the heart of Milan served as the backdrop for Etihad Airways’ celebration of new amenity kits by Italian luxury brand Acqua di Parma, the recent deployment of Dreamliners on its Abu Dhabi-Milan route and its lasting commitment to the Italian market – over 10 years since its entry. In […]
A new exhibition in London by PriestmanGoode is aiming to raise awareness surrounding cabin waste produced by commercial airlines, which amounted to 5.7 tons in 2017. IATA predicts this figure could double to 10 tons by 2030, a weight equivalent to five million London taxis. Shocked by the statistics, the company is exploring how design […]
Kaelis has developed a two-in-one product that merges a device holder with a meal tray, and removes the obstacle between eating your lunch and enjoying your entertainment, too. Kaelis, a supplier of airline amenity kits, tableware and textiles, has developed a two-in-one solution for serving in-flight meals and entertainment, simultaneously. Called Bassú (a name based […]
After Air New Zealand began serving the Impossible Burger in flight last year, Cathay has become the the first airline in the world to offer passengers a pork alternative. Hong-Kong based airline Cathay Pacific is bringing the plant-based trend to the skies this month with the launch of a vegan bolognese made with OmniPork, one […]
ATPCO is expanding both reach and accessibility, bringing dynamic pricing to more airlines than ever, along with a standard on which to base a dizzying array of fare offerings. Having finalized the US-market version of its Next Generation Storefront (NGS) Standard, ATPCO announced that it is expanding the standard globally. At the Elevate Conference in […]
Following the launch of its sustainability manifesto earlier this summer, IN Air Travel Experience has now launched IN.bowl, a meal product it says will reduce cost, waste, weight and catering and handling complexity. With IN.bowl, excess items like the meal tray and peripheral plastic receptacles become unnecessary, representing a reported minimum 55 percent reduction in […]
The biggest trend at IFSA this year had less to do with the food or drink products on offer, but rather how they were made. With suppliers going out of their way to highlight their behind-the-scenes efforts to keep their products healthy, delicious and above all else, eco-friendly. Fair Trade chocolatier alter eco, for instance, […]
On Tuesday, Formia unveiled new amenity kits that will be flying on board Aeroméxico’s business-class cabin, called Clase Premier, this autumn. The kits feature skincare items, an extra-large sleeping mask and interior lining all donning the signature paisley-patterned fabric of Italian luxury fashion house Etro. The partnership marks the first time Etro amenities are available […]
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, we’re looking back at APEX members’ most significant achievements. Today, we chart how WESSCO International became one of the foremost amenity kit suppliers in the commercial aviation industry. In 1979, the same year the first WAEA conference was held in Palm Springs, California, WESSCO International […]
After becoming the first airline to operate a flight free from single-use plastics in December 2018, Hi Fly aims to expand this sustainability initiative to its entire fleet by the end of this year. Portuguese airline Hi Fly is on course to become completely single-use plastic free across its fleet by the end of this […]