What is CabinSpace Live?

For the fourth consecutive year, CabinSpace Live hosted by Inflight will be delivering an extensive conference program at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). AIX is scheduled to take place from 8th to 10th April 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. Our thought-provoking and hot-topic debate is being managed on Tuesday 8th April, in the CabinSpace Live Theatre.

As you have come to expect from these sessions, we will be welcoming prominent industry figures from airlines, manufacturers and suppliers to the stage, and delving in to the key issues that face this vibrant market.

Gain insights from these prominent industry leaders as they discuss the advancements and developments in Connected cabin solutions, In-flight connectivity, Equality in in-flight entertainment systems, Cabin refurbishment, the power of data and AI on flights, and Satellite launches and future capabilities.

CabinSpace Live at AIX 2023
For further information as to how to become involved in the event as a Moderator, Speaker or Sponsor please contact the Inflight team on +44 1252 545 993 or email becky@hmgaerospace.com.

Panels

Agenda

10:00 – 10:45 | Connectivity: Choosing the right fit

Airlines have more choice now than ever when deciding which in-flight connectivity solution to opt for. Key industry experts such as satellite companies and antenna systems providers explain how airlines can choose the right fit.

Moderated by: Corinne Streichert, Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity Consultant, Founder and CEO, IFECtiv LLC.

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Corinne Streichert | Moderator

Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity Consultant, Founder and CEO, IFECtiv LLC.

Corinne Streichert is the founder of IFECtiv LLC, a West Coast-based consulting firm specializing in Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC). A multi-award-winning veteran of the IFEC industry, Corinne is renowned for her innovative approach to enhancing inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) experiences in the commercial aviation sector. She is also the producer and host of the “On Your Flight Today” podcast, where she interviews global experts on topics ranging from aircraft interiors and inflight entertainment to the overall passenger experience. Corinne is currently a member of the judging panel for the prestigious Crystal Cabin Awards, an international accolade recognizing excellence and innovation in aircraft interior design and passenger experience.

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Reza Rasoulian | Speaker

SVP & GM, Hughes Aviation

Bill Milroy | Speaker

Chaiman and CTO of ThinKom

Prior to co-founding ThinKom, William (Bill) Milroy held the position of Senior Engineering Fellow within the Electromagnetic Systems Department of Raytheon’s Electronic Systems (ES) Segment. During his 20 year tenure at Raytheon (Hughes Aircraft), Mr. Milroy managed and lead the RF antenna design, development, and production of a wide range of antenna array implementations for radar and communication applications in both the commercial and military marketplaces including 1-D and 2-D Electronically-Scanned Arrays (ESA’s). These efforts have included the creation and invention of a number of innovative EM modeling and RF design improvements, including the invention of the Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS) Array and its variants. He left Raytheon in May of 2000 in order to co-found and incorporate ThinKom Solutions, where he currently holds the titles of Chairman and CTO. Located in Hawthorne, California, ThinKom Solutions is focused on the design and development of innovative antenna access solutions and products for the Broadband Wireless Communication market.

Mr. Milroy is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, earning BSEE, MSEE, and Engineer (Ph.D. course, field, and examination requirements) degrees and is a graduate of the Hughes (Raytheon) Corporate Program Manager Development Course (PMDC) and Engineering of Systems Course (EOSC) curricula and the Executive Marketing Program at UCLA’s Anderson School of Business Management. He is the author or co-author of nine journal and symposia papers in the fields of Network Analysis, Circuits, Antennas, and Microwaves. He is the inventor or co-inventor of over forty-five awarded and pending patents in the fields of Electromagnetic Scattering, Materials, Microwave Devices, and Antennas. Mr. Milroy is a past Chairman of the Los Angeles Chapter of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE-APS.)

11:00 – 11:45 | Accessibility: Ensuring equal in-flight entertainment for all

In-flight entertainment industry is innovating to create a fully-inclusive experience for everyone on board. This session explores the many exciting new solutions offered to the market.

Moderated by: Seth Miller, Aviation Analyst.

Seth Miller | Moderator

Aviation Analyst

Seth Miller has over a decade of experience covering the airline industry. With a strong focus on passenger experience, Seth also has deep knowledge of inflight connectivity and loyalty programs. He is widely respected as an unbiased commentator on the aviation industry. He is frequently consulted on innovations in passenger experience by airlines and technology providers.

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Axel Becker | Speaker

Manager Trend Research & Market Intelligence of Airbus

Axel Becker is leading the team “Trend Research & Market Intelligence” in Airbus Cabin Marketing in Hamburg and Toulouse since Sept. 2017 and before since 2006 in Cabin Innovation & Design and Cabin Programme. He's also part of the Airbus Cabin & Cargo expert community.

He´s responsible for cabin-related airline and passenger trend research and market intelligence, scenario and cross-industry analysis in Airbus Cabin Marketing. Furthermore he's supporting Airbus Cabin & Cargo community in various cabin-related strategy and innovation projects.

Axel is bringing a rich background of more than 20 years of corporate foresight, trend research and innovation work for Airbus Commercial Aircraft. That includes a network of aviation and cross-industry experts around the globe.
Axel Becker holds a diploma in transportation & aeronautical science at the Technical University in Berlin with his focus set on systems engineering, aeronautical economics & politics and innovation management.

In his current role, Axel is responsible for analyzing airline needs and developments in the area of sustainability and accessibility. He organizes market feedback for various accessibility projects that Airbus has started.

Duncan Jackson | Speaker

President of FlightPath3D

Duncan is a visionary entrepreneur and product expert who’s been creating innovative solutions for the aviation industry, including commercial airlines, airports, and business aviation, for over ten years. With a proven track record in both aviation and sports management, Duncan has been instrumental in building multiple billion-dollar businesses by leveraging his ability to identify and solve complex business problems through cutting-edge technology.

12:00 – 12:45 | Connected cabin: Making the most of artificial intelligence

Connected cabin solutions offer endless opportunities for airlines to maximise profit and ensure seamless operations, including IFE, MRO operations, connected galleys, ancillary sales and personalisation, to name a few.

Moderated by: Satu Dahl, Editor of Inflight.

Satu Dahl | Moderator

Editor of Inflight

Satu Dahl is an Inflight Editor and Aerospace Media Awards Finalist, is looking forward to moderating an insightful panel discussion at the CabinSpace Live theatre at the Aircraft Interiors Expo for the third year in a row. Over a career spanning almost 20 years, Satu has edited several aviation magazines, held management roles with the European Regions Airline Association and Travel Radar and is a highly regarded aviation journalist who has tremendous passion for the industry.

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Reza Rasoulian | Speaker

SVP & GM, Hughes Aviation

14:00 – 14:45 | Cabin refurbishment: Tailored to perfection

With growing passenger requirements and changing route distances for widebodies and narrowbodies, cabin refurbishment projects are always evolving.

Moderated by: Rob Munro, Editor of LARA.

Rob Munro | Moderator

Editor of LARA

Rob Munro is the current editor of LARA, he started his journalism career as a reporter on Nursing Times magazine and has worked on a range of publications as a feature writer, editor and publisher. Rob Munro has always been fascinated by aviation and started gliding in his teens, progressing to powered flying some years later, gaining a PPL along the way.

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Sébastien Koeck | Speaker

Marketing Director Cabin Retrofit Services at Airbus Commercial Aircraft

Sébastien heads a team overseeing Cabin Retrofit Services Marketing and Business Development for all Airbus in-service aircraft (A220, A320, A330, A350, A380) running market analysis and promotion of Airbus solutions, including presentations to customers worldwide. He also directs the go-to-market retrofit strategy for new cabin products under development at Airbus.

In his previous role, Sébastien led the “Connected Cabin” project which allowed him to win a Crystal Cabin Award in the category “Best Customer Journey” at the APEX in 2019.

Prior to that, Sébastien held several positions in Cabin Engineering, Fuselage Manufacturing and Procurement in France and Germany, joining Airbus Commercial Aircraft in 2007.

Jennifer Coutts-Clay | Speaker

Author at Jetliner Cabins

During her airline career, Jennifer Coutts Clay has held several senior job positions, spread across three continents. At British Airways, Jennifer was the first woman in the airline to be appointed to run operations and.sales as Head of a geographical region. Subsequently, she held the position of Control/er Corporate Identity during British Airways' transition from government- to investor­ownership. At Pan American World Airways, she served as Genera/ Manager Product Design and Development. She worked as Consultant to Eastern Airlines, to United Express and Atlantic Coast Airlines, and to South African Airways. She was a certified Consultant (#PA-23925) to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. She is a Contributing Editor to Aircraft Interiors International magazine and is a Sponsor of the Pan Am Museum Foundation and the Crystal Cabin Awards.

Charlie McBride | Speaker

Senior Project Manager at PriestmanGoode

Charlie McBride is a Senior Project Manager at PriestmanGoode with experience directing accounts and managing projects for some of the best known airlines, seat manufacturers and IFE innovators. He is passionate about the intersection of business and design, and has worked with global clients including FC Barcelona, Virgin Atlantic, Swarovski, Maserati, Adidas, Red Bull, Jaguar Land Rover and most recently, Riyadh Air.

Since joining PG in 2021, Charlie has managed the delivery of large complex projects for private and commercial clients, whilst also leading internal initiatives to maintain PG’s status as a global leading design studio.

15:00 – 15:45 | IFE Content: Prioritising personalisation

This session explores the role and power of data and AI in making each passenger feel more at home than ever on flights.

Moderated by: Maryann Simson, Director, Jetway Communications.

Maryann Simpson | Moderator

Director, Jetway Communications

Maryann Simson is a veteran aviation media professional with experience in both print and broadcast journalism, content development, production, marketing, and PR. Over 15 years in the sector, Maryann helmed or contributed to many of the industry’s top media outlets and became and accomplished video presenter and event host, having moderated/chaired countless live and virtual panel sessions at conferences around the world. In 2021, she re-booted her PR and communications consulting agency Jetway Communications. Jetway leverages Maryann’s wealth of experience and strong network of expert contacts to provide creative media and PR solutions for companies in aviation.

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Dimitrios Tsirangelos | Speaker

VP of Business Development, Spafax

Dimitrios Tsirangelos is an accomplished executive skilled in business development, operations, and quality management, primarily within the aerospace and inflight entertainment sectors. He combines technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving product and service advancements in various industries. As the VP of Business Development at Spafax, Dimitrios enhances technology adoption and strengthens client relationships. His ability to distill complex technical proposals into accessible language has been key to expanding client engagements. He has led transformative business strategies and innovation, consistently achieving ambitious targets. Fluent in multiple languages and committed to lifelong learning, Dimitrios navigates global business environments with ease, bringing a unique blend of professional rigor and personal passion to his roles.

16:00 – 16:45 | Connectivity: Satellite launches and future capabilities

The satellite connectivity market for the in-flight sector is evolving rapidly, with established companies launching more satellites and new players entering the market. So, what’s next for this fascinating industry?

Moderated by: Seth Miller, Aviation Analyst.

Seth Miller | Moderator

Aviation Analyst

Seth Miller has over a decade of experience covering the airline industry. With a strong focus on passenger experience, Seth also has deep knowledge of inflight connectivity and loyalty programs. He is widely respected as an unbiased commentator on the aviation industry. He is frequently consulted on innovations in passenger experience by airlines and technology providers.

More announcements on CabinSpace Live coming soon. Find out more about Aircraft Interiors Expo here.