With long term growth noted and continued efforts by the sector to adopt new cabin technologies, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has announced the launch of a dedicated Business Jet Interiors Zone, which will debut when the exhibition returns to Hamburg from 13-15 April 2021.

Launched following extensive consultation with key suppliers and AIX attendees, the zone is designed to offer buyers a more tailored experience, with the full spectrum of aircraft interiors represented at the show. It will feature the latest seating, furnishings and IFEC solutions, as well as in-flight systems, avionics, galley equipment and other products and services required to make discerning business aviation cabins.

Current AIX exhibitors already include key players such as Lufthansa Technik and JCB/AMAC. Manufacturers exhibiting at AIX 2021 will have an opportunity to reach both the business jet and commercial markets at the largest marketplace for cabin interior products, which attracts 16,000 attendees including 1,300 aircraft interiors buyers. The event will deliver exhibitors and visitors with opportunities to connect with new business contacts.

Exhibitors and attendees can take advantage of dedicated business networking opportunities, as well as the chance to discuss topical issues and innovations with the industry's foremost experts in the AIX CabinSpace Live theatre. And, exhibitors have the opportunity to secure meetings ahead of time using the AIX Connect platform, a buyer programme designed to help qualified buyers from OEMs, airlines and tier 1 suppliers from around the world meet, build business relationships and engage in future projects.

Event director Polly Magraw says: “As we look forward to 2021, we're delighted to announce the launch of the new dedicated Business Jet Interiors Zone at Aircraft Interiors Expo. The exhibition is recognised as the premier marketplace for the full aircraft interior supply chain to come together to network and do business. Today, the launch of the Business Jet Interiors Zone marks the expansion of this proposition, enabling interior suppliers to reach both the business and commercial markets. We hope this launch will help our existing and new exhibitors to diversify their offering and source new business opportunities to grow and expand while offering new commercial offshoots to overcome the challenges of COVID-19.”