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KLM CXO Barry ter Voert Highlights Changing Passenger Expectations and Industry Evolution

Younger Travelers, Personalization, and Sustainability Drive the Future of Air Travel KLM Chief Experience Officer and EVP Business Development Barry ter Voert addressed airline and catering industry leaders last Thursday afternoon, February 27, in Amsterdam at the ACA Symposium. Speaking to an audience that included International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Airline Passenger Experience Association […]

Bottega Bubbles to the Aviation Top with Sustainability and Innovation

Bottega, a leader in premium Prosecco, sparkling wines, and spirits, welcomed the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Board of Directors to its headquarters in Bibano di Godega di Sant’Urbano, Italy, for a two-day board strategic planning meeting.  After completing work, the board gained firsthand insight yesterday afternoon in an expansive tour of Bottega’s eco-friendly production methods, its […]

FORMIA puts emphasis on sustainable amenity kits

Leading airline amenity kit supplier FORMIA outlined its ambitious sustainability roadmap during IFSA APEX EXPO. It highlighted its industry-first certified carbon-neutral programme with Hawaiian Airlines while setting aggressive targets for sustainable material usage across its portfolio. Speaking to APEX Media at the company’s exhibition stand, Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Pitsch and Senior Sustainability Manager Freddie […]

John Horsfall Advances Sustainable Airline Textiles

Speaking with APEX Media at IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, John Horsfall’s Global Business Development Manager Ellie Parkes detailed how the textile manufacturer addresses airlines’ growing focus on sustainable cabin products while maintaining passenger comfort. American Airlines Partnership A major development for the company is its new bedding collection for American Airlines, which launched […]

Airlines Navigate Complex Path to Greener Cabin Services

Industry leaders gathered at the IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach to discuss the challenging transition toward more sustainable in-flight services. They revealed the complex web of operational, financial, and environmental trade-offs airlines face in pursuing greener operations. The panel, featuring representatives from Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines, highlighted how the industry’s approach […]

First of Three Exclusive IFSA Webinars Takes Deep-Dive Into FSMA 2041

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 conversation, Simon Yaffe from buzz products

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 […]