Interiors Exhibition at Hamburg

Hamburg Messe Aircraft Interiors Expo is being held from 5 to 7 April this year.  The organisers say that an improving economic environment and rising passenger expectations are two of the factors expected to help fuel the cabin service industry during 2011.  The event is the world’s largest gathering of airline procurement representatives.  Examples of new Business Class seating and advanced in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems are expected to be two of the trends that airlines are particularly interested in seeing this time around.

In terms of passenger numbers, both of the major airframe manufacturers – Airbus and Boeing – are predicting passenger growth levels of around 4.8% over the next 18 years.  Many airlines have been holding onto legacy fleets that are now not only less fuel efficient than modern aircraft but are also starting to look tired and dilapidated inside. www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com

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