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AERQ is a joint venture between LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik. It was founded in June 2019 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. With its roots in consumer electronics and aviation it uses the extensive knowledge from both parent companies to develop digital solutions for aircraft cabins.

AERQ takes the digital transformation of aircraft cabins to a new level by turning them into spaces for new ideas and business development. AERQ enables airlines to digitalise their aircraft cabins by providing AERENA, the new platform digital engagement, empowerment and intelligence.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the industry. Airbus today consistently captures about half of all commercial airliner orders. The company also continues to broaden its scope and product range by applying its expertise to the military market. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is owned by EADS. It is a truly global enterprise of some 54,000 employees, with fully-owned subsidiaries in the United States, China, Japan and in the Middle East, spare parts centres in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Washington, Beijing and Singapore, training centres in Toulouse, Miami, Hamburg and Beijing and more than 150 field service offices around the world. Airbus also relies on industrial co-operation and partnerships with major companies all over the world, and a network of some 1,500 suppliers in 30 countries. Airbus draws together the skills and expertise of 15 sites in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. Each site produces a complete section of the aircraft, which is then transported to the Airbus final assembly lines in Toulouse, Hamburg or Tianjin. Airbus’ industrial network includes a regional design office in North America, a joint venture engineering centre in Russia and further engineering centres in the People’s Republic of China and India.  Airbus’ modern and comprehensive product line comprises highly successful families of aircraft ranging from 107 to 525 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family (A318/A319/A320/A321), the wide-body long-range A330 and the all-new next generation A350 XWB Family, and the double-decker A380 Family. Across all its aircraft families Airbus’ unique approach ensures that aircraft share the highest possible degree of commonality in airframes, on-board systems, cockpits and handling characteristics, which reduces significantly operating costs for airlines. Furthermore, Airbus’ portfolio of freighter aircraft sets new standards in the general and express freight market sectors. The A330-200F – the mid-size, long-haul cargo aircraft that benefits from the excellent economics and fly-by-wire technology of the popular A330-200 airliner. In addition to new-build-freighters, Airbus has also launched the A320/A321 Family passenger-to-freighter conversion programme aimed at replacing the many ageing small freighters in service today. As well as bringing new levels of efficiency to freight operations, it will extend the service life of the A320 Family even further, and boost the fleet’s residual value. Airbus has sold over 9,800 aircraft to more than 400 customers/operators and has delivered over 6,400 aircraft since it first entered service in 1974. Dedicated to helping airlines enhance the profitability of their fleets, Airbus also delivers a wide range of customer services in all areas of support, tailored to the needs of individual operators all over the world.

As an industry leader, Airbus strives to be a truly eco-efficient enterprise. To that end Airbus is the first aeronautics company in the world to have earned the ISO 14001 environmental certification for all production sites and products for the entire life cycle. Airbus seeks to ensure that air transport continues to be an eco-efficient means of transport, delivering economic value while minimizing its environmental impact.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.

On November 27th, Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace officially joined together to form Collins Aerospace. With over 70,000 employees in 300 sites across the globe, we are even better positioned to do what we do best - solve our customers' biggest challenges, provide rewarding career opportunities, and contribute positively to communities where our people live and work.  To learn more about our new organization please visit our website at www.collinsaerospace.com.

DIEHL

Diehl Aviation is one of the leading aviation suppliers in Germany - employing people whose passion for aviation is as great as their pursuit of excellence. The portfolio of Diehl Aviation not only includes avionics and cabin equipment but also galleys, lavatories and monuments, sanitary solutions for aircraft, fire prevention, water supply, and air-conditioning as well as comprehensive upgrade solutions. Thanks to global customer service, Diehl Aviation products are in the best of hands for the entire life cycle of the aircraft.

With regard to the aircraft cabin the company creates products and services that offer a seamless experience for passengers, airlines, crews and MRO staff, all enabled by smart management tools. Today, the challenge for cabin interior suppliers extends well beyond manufacturing and delivering cabin products to OEMs and airlines. Diehl Aviation’s focus is to develop new digital solutions, services and visionary systems for a smart cabin that turns today’s visions into reality. At Diehl Aviation, the focus is always set to develop comprehensive solutions to the benefit of passengers, to enable smooth operations for the crew on board, and allow lower maintenance costs for airlines.

Apart from safety, lightweight construction is a governing principle in all of the company’s product lines and innovations and, as such, is a unique feature of sustainable technology that offers added value by saving energy and fuel. Diehl Aviation’s environmental efficiency can also be seen in waste and emissions reduction in manufacturing processes, in the choice of suppliers and business partners, as well as in the integration of renewable energy and is an inherent part of the company’s corporate identity.

Diehl Aviation - including Diehl Aerospace (a joint venture with Thales) - is a division of Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG and combines all aviation activities of Diehl Group under one roof. Diehl Aviation currently has more than 4,000 employees. Its clients include leading aircraft manufacturers, manufacturers of eVTOL aircraft, and airlines and operators of commercial and business aircraft worldwide.

RedCabin has invented a unique platform where we are able to connect and network, collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from each other, and even celebrate together.

Our commitment is: using collaboration and interactivity to develop new products, partnerships and processes, which tackle the biggest challenges in the field of aviation, automotive and railway interior industries.

RedCabin Summits are globally celebrated events which bring leaders from across the transport world together for one purpose: to transform how we travel. 

From aviation to automotive and rail interiors, we use our expertise to develop new products, partnerships and processes which tackle the biggest challenges facing passengers and operators today.

As the transport industry evolves, the importance of collaboration and open, honest discussion between all stakeholders grows. Our summits are founded on that principle and as a result, have become a hotbed for innovation.

Delegates and speakers at our exclusive summits include some of the world’s leading minds on transport design, manufacturing, material development and emerging technologies. 

Attended and covered by global media, RedCabin is more than simply a great place to network; it is a forum for sharing successes, challenges, and knowledge to shape the future of travel.

About SEKISUI KYDEX

SEKISUI KYDEX, manufacturer of KYDEX^® Thermoplastics, is globally recognized as the leader in high-performance specialty polymers for aviation interiors. Our fully compliant portfolio has a refined degree of integral finish, colour, and design to enhance the passenger experience.

We are more than a raw material supplier, we are solution provider. As your collaborative partner we put innovation at the forefront, guiding you through your project from beginning to end. Our experts in the Innovation Centers, designLab^® and appLab™ are available to help you identify the best solutions for your applications.

SEKISUI KYDEX is committed to making the planet better for future generations by ensuring the lifecycle of KYDEX^® Thermoplastics is a sustainable one.

Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg is the world's largest exhibition exclusively concerned with airline interior design, airline cabin systems engineering, in-flight entertainment and component parts. The world’s leading suppliers present interior concepts and equipment for the full spectrum of First, Business, Economy Class and Low-Cost carriers, as well as products for the highly specialized VIP sectors.

Every conceivable product type for interiors is displayed from seating and fabrics through to in-flight entertainment and communications technologies, galley systems and food service equipment, lavatories, lighting, laminates, floor coverings, refurbishment and cabin maintenance products and safety equipment.

The event will run at the Hamburg Messe, for more information please log onto our website.

AIX | Aircraft Interiors Expo

Further we design, manufacture and overhaul plastic parts and components as well as trade with semifinished plastics for all kind of aerospace applications.

In 2016 KRÜGER Aviation GmbH was formed as an independent entity out of the Arthur Krüger GmbH and Kuststoff-Krüger GmbH to strengthen our focus in aerospace and increase our industry specific customer commitment. Arthur Krüger is one of the pioneers of plastics manufacturing and trading in Germany serving our customers with extensive technical knowledge for over 75 years. Involved in aerospace since the early 1980s we have been one of the first companies certified according to EN 9100.

Our customers include aircraft OEM and airlines as well as Tier1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

KRÜGER Aviation is a 100% subsidiary of family owned Arthur Krüger Group.

For more than 17 years, Aircraft Interiors International has been the industry’s premier publication, valued by readers for its detailed content, trends monitoring and sense of style, and by advertisers for consistently generating strong sales leads. The magazine enjoys a close relationship with the Crystal Cabin Awards and Aircraft Interiors Expo.

Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)
As a global non-profit and one of the world’s largest international airline associations, APEX advances passenger experience with the backing of nearly every major airline and valued supplier over the past 42 years. In conjunction with both the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Future Travel Experience (FTE), APEX serves the full spectrum of the end-to-end travel experience.  APEX reinvests all of its resources to serving its members, strengthening the worldwide airline industry, advancing thought-leadership, fostering business opportunities via events, developing global initiatives, setting key airline standards, and highlighting well-deserved recognition across our industry.

FlightGlobal

FlightGlobal is an aviation and aerospace news and information service with a heritage going back more than 110 years. Aside from the leading Flightglobal.com premium news site, our brands include Flight International and Airline Business, as well as a series of virtual and face-to-face events. We publish show dailies at industry events around the world, including Paris, Farnborough and AIX/WTCE.