WELCOME
“We are honored to host RedCabin’s Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit in 2024 at our headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth. We look forward to welcoming the aviation interiors industry to our campus for discussions around the future of passenger experience as we continue our commitment to deliver a world-class experience to our customers.”
Kim Cisek, Vice President of Customer Experience at American Airlines
GOLD PARTNER
BOEING
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to our customers and a superior flying experience to their customers. Today, there are more than 10,000 Boeing commercial jetliners in service; airplanes that fly farther on less fuel, airplanes that reduce airport noise and emissions, airplanes that provide passenger-preferred comfort while delivering superior bottom-line performance to operators. Leadership for today and tomorrow. That’s a better way to fly.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a business unit of The Boeing Company, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and employs more than 60,000 people worldwide.
EARLY CONFIRMED PARTNERS
SEKISUI KYDEX
SEKISUI KYDEX innovates and creates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design to help enhance the passenger experience. The KYDEX® Thermoplastics Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) business model of manufacturing bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities expands beyond thermoplastic sheet.
The fully compliant KYDEX® portfolio also includes injection molding resins, proprietary Infused ImagingTM technology, integral special effects, unique textures, antibacterial protection and custom products and design.
The SEKISUI KYDEX appLabTM and designLab® Innovation Centers are collaborative spaces for clients and customers to bring the supply chain together for rapid prototyping and design development. These spaces are the bridge between engineering and art.
Tapis Corporation and Ultrafabrics
Since 1977, Tapis Corporation and Ultrafabrics have collaborated to provide superior materials to the aviation industry, and continue to lead in innovation, design and customization. We leverage the art of creativity with the most advanced technology, and it is that synergy between disciplines that is becoming indispensable.
Our work fuses creativity, instinct, imagination, rationality, and innovation, In other words – both sides of the brain working together. We often call it a “techno-creative” approach to maximizing passenger comfort, durability, weight savings and sustainability.
EARLY CONFIRMED SPONSORS
THE AIRLINES 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 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.
For more information, please sign up for the APEX Daily Experience e-newsletter, or follow APEX on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc
Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc. (ATG) is the market leader in the design and production of state of the art electronically controlled aircraft cabin window shade systems. Since 1998, ATG has delivered over 100,000 aircraft window shade systems on more than 30 aircraft platforms of all sizes. Today the company’s products are standard equipment on the most popular business jets and in the premium cabin areas of the most discerning airlines.
ATG’s newest innovative is the aerBlade™ window shade. ATG’s aerBlade ™ is an electronically operated window shade system allowing passenger control from clear-to-sun blocking-to-full blackout with the touch of a button.
ATG is also introducing its NextGen electronic controls, for aerBlade ™ and other window shade models, providing IoT functionality and connectivity to on-board maintenance and cabin management systems enabling the transfer of performance metrics, remote diagnostics, and programming updates without removing the shade from the aircraft. The advance electronic controls feature self-learning algorithms and sensor-less control to extend the shade life and provide the quietest operation.
PriestmanGoode
PriestmanGoode is an employee-owned design consultancy, specialising in transport design. As a collective of designers, creative thinkers, practical makers, strategists and trend forecasters, PriestmanGoode’s purpose lies in designing a better, more sustainable future. People-centric to the core, the company has been improving and transforming everyday experiences for people around the world for over thirty years.
EMD Electronics
With more than 360 years of experience as a vibrant company of science and technology, we have developed curiosity about our world and what surrounds us. Founded in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany, we are present in 66 countries and employ more than 64,000 people around the world. EMD Electronics, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, through the Surface Solutions division, is the world leader for effect pigments, providing unique solutions for:
*Transportation coatings
*Industrial coatings
*Printing
*Security
*Cosmetics
*Plastics
*Food & pharma
Rollon
Rollon, a global company that is part of the Timken Group, has over 45 years of experience in the production and development of linear motion systems, with a strong emphasis on customized solutions. With one of the largest selections of linear guides, telescopic rails, linear actuators, and multi-axis systems, Rollon is able to contribute to various industries. For many years, Rollon has been a recognized player in the aircraft interiors industry, providing designers worldwide with high-value dedicated solutions.
SkyPaxxx
SkyPaxxx is a FAA and EASA repair station specializing in seating and interiors and the manufacturer of Sky-Tiles® carpet. As a Customer First, Customer Focused company, SkyPaxxx has built a reputation as the premier destination for all of your aircraft interior needs.
With a complete range of services and capabilities on every interior component, including customized on wing support, SkyPaxxx is ready to handle any requirement for any fleet. A Crystal Cabin Award winner, Sky-Tiles need no serging, guarantee no fraying or shrinking, and are 100% recyclable with a 3 year appearance guarantee.
METZO – your partner for Aircraft cabin soft goods solutions
METZO is the Aviation specialist within THE VITA GROUP, one of the leading polyurethane foam manufacturers in the world. METZO´s Aviation portfolio contains a full range of soft furnishing goods for aircraft seats and crew compartments such as cushions, covers, toppers, paddings and mattresses to be supplied to all major seat manufacturers and airlines worldwide. This includes as well a comprehensive customer service from material selection, prototype construction and burn tests to series production, for both original equipment and spare parts. METZO`s production facilities are located in Germany and Slovakia. Above that, METZO is part of the global THE VITA GROUP network.
Mankiewicz
COATING SOLUTIONS FOR GENERATIONS
Mankiewicz products are found wherever progress is made. Our coating systems protect vehicles, machinery, and goods from natural forces, chemical and mechanical damage, and general decay. For more than 125 years, we have been constantly improving the performance of our tailor-made solutions for a vast field of applications. Operating globally, we are always near our customers and partners, creating solutions with agility and flexibility. From product development to final implementation, we will help you increase your product lifecycle and make processes more sustainable. How can we improve your process? www.mankiewicz.com
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
As a Global Market Leader in the supply of Aerospace Polymer Solutions, with over 60 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry, Trelleborg Aerospace can provide the optimum solutions for the majority of aviation applications. Trelleborg Aerospace provides proven performance in a wide variety of systems including Aircraft Interiors, flight controls, actuation, landing gear, wheels, brakes, fuel controls, engines and aircraft airframe applications.
Visit us to learn more about how we can help you Seal. Damp. & Protect. your Aircrafts & fleet.
Müller Textiles
Muller Textiles is the global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of 3Mesh; a warp-knit, three-dimensional spacer fabric widely used for seating and interior trim in the automotive industry. Made from 100% PET, and fully circular by nature, 3mesh offers a light weight and sustainable alternative to existing aviation cabin materials. With applications ranging from heating/cooling systems, cushions, backs, bolsters and headrests, 3Mesh is engineered to improve the durability and appearance of A-Surface materials by minimizing dents, wrinkles and creases, while offering an unmatched level of air permeability.
Beadlight
Beadlight is a British manufacturing company, focusing on design, quality and safety. We manufacture LED products using our patented “Beadlight diffusion” which creates the finest LED illumination to read by. We supply products to the Aerospace, Mariti- me and Contract Interior Sectors. In 1997 Beadlight designed the first ever LED reading light for a commercial airliner (Virgin Atlantic).
Over the last 25 years we have become a significant participator in the Aero- space reading light market. We are a fast expanding company with in-house de- signers and engineers who strive to tailor our products to the client requirement.
Airchair
Airchair is the onboard wheelchair of choice for airlines across the globe because it offers a dignified and safe experience for the passenger and a realistic and simple solution for the airline. Passengers with reduced mobility need an onboard wheelchair that is safe and comfortable. Conversely, Airlines and Cabin Crew need an onboard wheelchair that is lightweight, easy to stow and easy to manoeuvre within the confines of an aircraft. The simple but clever design helps to transfer the passenger from the aircraft door to their seat and then from their seat to the lavatory, during a flight, if required.
CTT Systems
CTT is a technology and market leader of systems for active humidity control in aircraft. CTT dominates the market segment for humidifiers for large passenger aircraft. CTT is a pioneer when it comes to systems that actively tackle the root cause of condensation in aircraft. CTT’s customers include most of the world’s biggest airlines.
CTT’s business concept involves the development, manufacture and supply of products that increase humidity to enhance well-being on board and reduce condensation for better reliability and reduced environmental impact.
Aircraft Lighting International
Aircraft Lighting International (ALI) provides state-of-the-art, safety-certified aircraft interior and exterior lighting. We strive to meet the needs of our customers and aim to continue to be the innovative leader in aviation lighting. We continuously have a number of new products in the pipeline.
MEDIAPARTNER
Aircraft Interiors International
Aircraft Interiors International is celebrating its 20th Anniversary during 2018 and over the last 20 years it has grown to become the industry’s premier publication. With an ABC audited circulation of just short of 14,000 buyers and key decision makers, the hard copy format is extreme- ly valued by readers for detailed content, sense of style and easy-to-read format, and appreciated by advertisers for consistently generating strong sales leads and wider brand recognition.
Northwest Aerospace News
Northwest Aerospace News features article content of the Pacific Northwest manufacturers that supply the Aerospace Industry. With over 10,000 engaged Aerospace subscribers worldwide we bring companies together with developing business relationships as our goal.
EARLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND GUESTS
KIM CISEK
Vice President Customer Experience
American Airlines
MARQUES TABB
Onboard Products, Cabin Interior Design
American Airlines
LEANA MCDOUGAL
Program Manager Customer Accessibility and Mobility
American Airlines
ANTHONY HARCUP
Owner & Design Director
DeepBlue Studios
ALEXANDRA WAKEFIELD
Director Procurement & Travel
Breeze Airways
PIERRE-ANTOINE SENES
Cabin Marketing Director
Airbus
MATT ROUND
Chief Creative Officer
tangerine
TOMASZ MISIAK
Deputy Director Product development & Customer Experience
LOT Polish Airlines
CHRISTINE STELLER
Senior Product Owner, Cabin Interiors
Westjet
CARSTEN LAUFS
SVP Product Innovation and Digitalization
Diehl Aviation
VERITY RICHARDSON
Head of Commercial Operations
Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd.
MATTHEW NICHOLLS
Sales Director
Tapis Corporation
TINNA TRAUSTADÓTTIR
Product Manager Cabin interior, Inflight entertainment & Connectivity Products & Service Management
Icelandair
KAI PETERS
Senior Director Customer Experience Design
Lufthansa Group
EERIKA ENNE
Head of Inflight Customer Experience
Finnair
ALAN MCINNES
VP Business Development
Unum Aircraft Seating
TRYSTAN PARRY
VP Sales and Product Support
Adient Aerospace
KEVIN WATERS
VP of Engineering & Certification
Adient Aerospace
CRISTIAN SUTTER
CEO
AVENSIS Aviation Ltd
STEPHANIE WERNER
Cabin, Features & Experiential Marketing
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
XAVIER MASCARELL
Customer Accessibility Strategy Manager Responsible Business, Sustainability
British Airways
ALISON LATHROP
Managing Director – Corporate Environment and Regulatory Compliance
Delta Airlines
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