November 5, 2026

TFWA Cannes 2026: New products and trends from the show floor

From new onboard snacking formats and premium spirits to travel retail-exclusive launches and innovative gifting concepts, we round up the latest products and trends spotted on the show floor at TFWA Cannes 2026.

Small is mighty: Crew serviceware

In our tech-driven world, digital innovation often dominates headlines for its operational, environmental and financial benefits. But in onboard service, some of the most...

In conversation: Neale Jouques, Chief commercial Officer and Co-founder, Altura

From predictive loading to independent expertise, Altura's Neale Jouques reveals why the next era of onboard retail is about smarter choices

SAS gets crafty

The partnership between Mikkeller and SAS has grown into one of the longest-running collaborations between an airline and an independent brewery.

Insights into the Global Inflight Retail Association (GIRA)

Aleksejs Romanovs, Managing Director of the Global Inflight Retail Association (GIRA), discusses the recently formed industry organisation

Aviation Festival Asia

Aviation Festival Asia is the region’s main event for aviation technology and strategy. We bring together over 2,000 leaders from the world’s most important airlines...

Expert blend: Chef collaborations

Chef collaborations bring a new level of excitement and expertise to onboard service. Here April Waterston explores some recent partnerships

The overlooked power of premium cabin glassware

On a typical galley loading plan, glassware is one of the smallest line items. Onboard, it is the object a premium passenger holds longer, touches...

How Emirates thinks about chocolate

When passengers think about airline food, chocolate may not be the first thing that comes to mind. At Emirates however, it’s a carefully considered...

Redefining onboard textiles with TDHIL INDIA

TDHIL INDIA is India's largest manufacturer of textile-based cabin appearance products and onboard solutions, with SEDEX-approved factories serving millions of customers across the aviation,...

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