Published: 1 November 2024 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 […]
Published: 30 October 2024 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 […]
Published: 29 October 2024 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 […]
Published: 14 May 2024 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 […]
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 […]