15 - 17 October, 2019
Hamburg Marriott Hotel , Hamburg, Germany

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IQPC's 10th International Conference Innovative Aircraft Seating is back this year from 14th – 17th October in Hamburg, Germany!

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Partner Content: 9th Int'l Innovation Aircraft Seating Conference - Event & Sponsor Snapshot

Download the free Sponsorship Snapshot here to learn more about the event and how you can get involved now.  Be an influencer and industry leader. 

Partner Content: Sneak Peek and Report - Innovative Aircraft Seating 2018

What are the major inhibitors in implementing new seat configurations? What inspirations are being taken from the automotive industry? Read the answers here to learn what past delegates at the Innovative Aircraft Seating conference had to say by downloading the exclusive free report here:

Partner Content: 9th International Confernce Innovative Aircraft Seating Agenda 2018

The agenda is here! Welcome to the only worldwide event dedicated to aircraft seating. Have a look at the latest lineup of speakers, visiting OEMS, workshops, networking opportunities, and PLUS take an exclusive look at our Airline Only hosted pre-conference event in the business!  Download for free now:

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Agenda for the 10th International Innovative Aircraft Seating Conference 2019!

With rising fuel prices looming on the horizon, airlines have to continue reducing costs by further minimizing the weight of interior design. Curious to find out what companies such as Air France, Airbus, Boeing, AirGo Design are doing to achieve that? Meet experts and exchange knowledge at the 10th International...

Featured Download

IATA Expert Interview about Innovation Vs. Certification in Seating and Cabin

IATA's Jonathan Jasper discusses cabin operational safety within cabin design, as well as some critical aspects, including ways to´improve production processes and multi-stake holder coordination.Download this free Expert Interview and learn more about:Certification requirement ...

AirAsia Expert Interview on Cabin: The Sweet Spot Between Innovation and Cost

Transport IQ would like to present to you this exclusive Expert Interview

DLR Presentation on Dynamic Passenger Behaviour

DLR Presentation on "Dynamic Passenger Behaviour" presented by Michael Schultz, Head of Department at DLR, during the previous aircraft Seating Conference.

Top Stories on Aircraft Cabin and Seating that you might have missed - European Edition 2019

In the lead-up to the  Aircraft Seating Conference in Hamburg, let’s take a look at the hottest developments and stories about seats and cabin that are thriving through the industry. Airfrance, Airbus, Boeing, Fraunhofer Institute and Expliseat, presenters at the event, are mak ...

Interview with AirGo Design’s CTO, Mr. Alireza Yaghoubi

Get a sneak peek on the AirGo’s - soon to be launched - business class seat

Cabin Additive Manufacturing: Saving weight, time and cost - Transport IQ Article

While the additive manufacturing technology is making headlines around the worl ...

Article on Aircraft Cabin and Seating Innovation

The airlines are in a race to deliver passengers comfort and brand loyalty at lower costs. The question is, how? Learn more in our latest article that you download for free here:

Virtual Seat Prototyping

How to virtually pre-certify aircraft seats with composites in the structure

Come Sit With Me

How airlines are going all-in to impress business travelers

The Great Divide

What people really want in seating and what changes they dread?

The Latest Innovations in Passenger Experience

The Latest Innovations in Aircraft Passenger Experience

Innovations in Aircraft Seat Maintenance

As aircraft seat counts reach new highs and passengers express dissatisfaction with overcrowding, cost-reduction has become a significant focus for the airline industry. Aircraft seats play an important role in this: not only can they have a drastic effect on weight, they also add operational cos ...

Interview with Aysegul Durak

Ayşegül Durak, Cabin Interior Chief Engineer at Turkish Airlines, gave an interview on the current challenges around aircraft seating market and new developments in cabin interiors. Find out more and download the interview for free here. 

A game-changer in economy seating

Will there ever be a game-changer in economy seating?a presentation byAnthony Harcup,Associate Director, Acumen Design Associates Ltd., UK

Top 10 Innovations in Aircraft Seat Design

In addition to reducing costs, the main priorities for seat designers, airframe manufacturers, and airlines are improving comfort and lightweight materials.The Aircraft Seating sector is currently a hotbed of innovation, so we've compiled ...

Passenger Seating: Designing Maintainablitity and Reliability Upfront

by Joseph Eddy, Sr. Project Manager - Delta Airlines

Seat Design: Qualification and tests challenges

a presentation by Jacques Debouchaud, Cabin Interior Research & Innovation Manager, STELIA AEROSPACE

Aircraft Seating: Stronger and lighter, but are passengers happy?

Extend your knowledge and gain a deeper insight into aircraft seating by reading this exclusive article.

Hawaiian Airlines: Elevating the customer experience in a leisure market

a presentation by Stephan Koenen, Product Manager - Cabin Interiors

Download the exclusive interview with Peter Vink from TU Delft

IQPC talked exclusively to Peter Vink, Professor at TU Delft, about the experiences we have on lightweight seat comfort in the automotive and aircraft industry. Download the complete interview here.

The Future of Aircraft Boarding - Exclusive Presentation by Dr. Michael Schultz

Download Dr. Michael Schultz’s free presentation on “Future of Aircraft Boarding” with topics including: boarding strategy, operational systems strategy, connected aircraft cabin, and innovations in seating here.

Interview with John Tighe - JPA Design

John Tighe from JPA Design about the aircraft and automotive industries common challenges, what have the aircraft seat manufacturers to learn from the advancements already made in the automotive environment and how the knowledge can be implemented for driving ...

MIRUS presentation on "New Materials Trends & Their Influence on Robustness"

Enjoy the free presentation on "New Materials Trends & Their Influence on Robustness" by aircraft seating innovator MIRUS.  Download it here.

India's Emerging Aircraft Industry: An Exclusive Interview with Sajumon MP of Jet Airways

IQPC talked exclusively to Sajumon Maledathu Pankajakshan, from Aircraft Maintenance Management at Jet Airways, about how new opportunities within India's growing and changing airline landscape will i ...

Featured Download

IATA Expert Interview about Innovation Vs. Certification in Seating and Cabin

IATA's Jonathan Jasper discusses cabin operational safety within cabin design, as well as some critical aspects, including ways to´improve production processes and multi-stake holder coordination.Download this free Expert Interview and learn more about:Certification requirement ...

AirAsia Expert Interview on Cabin: The Sweet Spot Between Innovation and Cost

Transport IQ would like to present to you this exclusive Expert Interview

DLR Presentation on Dynamic Passenger Behaviour

DLR Presentation on "Dynamic Passenger Behaviour" presented by Michael Schultz, Head of Department at DLR, during the previous aircraft Seating Conference.

Top Stories on Aircraft Cabin and Seating that you might have missed - European Edition 2019

In the lead-up to the  Aircraft Seating Conference in Hamburg, let’s take a look at the hottest developments and stories about seats and cabin that are thriving through the industry. Airfrance, Airbus, Boeing, Fraunhofer Institute and Expliseat, presenters at the event, are mak ...

Interview with AirGo Design’s CTO, Mr. Alireza Yaghoubi

Get a sneak peek on the AirGo’s - soon to be launched - business class seat

Cabin Additive Manufacturing: Saving weight, time and cost - Transport IQ Article

While the additive manufacturing technology is making headlines around the worl ...

Article on Aircraft Cabin and Seating Innovation

The airlines are in a race to deliver passengers comfort and brand loyalty at lower costs. The question is, how? Learn more in our latest article that you download for free here:

Virtual Seat Prototyping

How to virtually pre-certify aircraft seats with composites in the structure

Come Sit With Me

How airlines are going all-in to impress business travelers

The Great Divide

What people really want in seating and what changes they dread?

The Latest Innovations in Passenger Experience

The Latest Innovations in Aircraft Passenger Experience

Innovations in Aircraft Seat Maintenance

As aircraft seat counts reach new highs and passengers express dissatisfaction with overcrowding, cost-reduction has become a significant focus for the airline industry. Aircraft seats play an important role in this: not only can they have a drastic effect on weight, they also add operational cos ...

Interview with Aysegul Durak

Ayşegül Durak, Cabin Interior Chief Engineer at Turkish Airlines, gave an interview on the current challenges around aircraft seating market and new developments in cabin interiors. Find out more and download the interview for free here. 

A game-changer in economy seating

Will there ever be a game-changer in economy seating?a presentation byAnthony Harcup,Associate Director, Acumen Design Associates Ltd., UK

Top 10 Innovations in Aircraft Seat Design

In addition to reducing costs, the main priorities for seat designers, airframe manufacturers, and airlines are improving comfort and lightweight materials.The Aircraft Seating sector is currently a hotbed of innovation, so we've compiled ...

Passenger Seating: Designing Maintainablitity and Reliability Upfront

by Joseph Eddy, Sr. Project Manager - Delta Airlines

Seat Design: Qualification and tests challenges

a presentation by Jacques Debouchaud, Cabin Interior Research & Innovation Manager, STELIA AEROSPACE

Aircraft Seating: Stronger and lighter, but are passengers happy?

Extend your knowledge and gain a deeper insight into aircraft seating by reading this exclusive article.

Hawaiian Airlines: Elevating the customer experience in a leisure market

a presentation by Stephan Koenen, Product Manager - Cabin Interiors

Download the exclusive interview with Peter Vink from TU Delft

IQPC talked exclusively to Peter Vink, Professor at TU Delft, about the experiences we have on lightweight seat comfort in the automotive and aircraft industry. Download the complete interview here.

The Future of Aircraft Boarding - Exclusive Presentation by Dr. Michael Schultz

Download Dr. Michael Schultz’s free presentation on “Future of Aircraft Boarding” with topics including: boarding strategy, operational systems strategy, connected aircraft cabin, and innovations in seating here.

Interview with John Tighe - JPA Design

John Tighe from JPA Design about the aircraft and automotive industries common challenges, what have the aircraft seat manufacturers to learn from the advancements already made in the automotive environment and how the knowledge can be implemented for driving ...

MIRUS presentation on "New Materials Trends & Their Influence on Robustness"

Enjoy the free presentation on "New Materials Trends & Their Influence on Robustness" by aircraft seating innovator MIRUS.  Download it here.

India's Emerging Aircraft Industry: An Exclusive Interview with Sajumon MP of Jet Airways

IQPC talked exclusively to Sajumon Maledathu Pankajakshan, from Aircraft Maintenance Management at Jet Airways, about how new opportunities within India's growing and changing airline landscape will i ...