AIX/WTCE 2026 Update: Thursday highlights, our post-show podcast episode, and what’s coming next after the show

Our highlights from Thursday tours across WTCE and AIX, from cabins to accessibility, lavatories to seats, amenity kits and pyjamas to duvets and blankets — and what’s next from us at The Up Front for you.

By John Walton 6 min read
A closeup macro-style photo of the Boeing physical 777X cabin configurator.

The 2026 Aircraft Interiors Expo is a wrap — and what a show it was. Personal thanks from Gareth and me to everyone who invited us on their stand, showed us their work and just said hello along the way.

So, what’s next after this, our final AIX week highlights update?

Keep an eye on your podcast feeds (and subscribers can listen below) for our in-depth post-show 40,000 Feet episode, covering our first takes on key trends from the show and key messages in the industry right now — plus our strategic analysis of the top seats, cabins, monuments, demonstrators and systems we saw in Hamburg.

We’re heading home to refresh, recharge and reflect, and we know most of our readers are too. We’ll be taking a break for a few days, and will be back soon with the start of our post-show analysis.

But first: the podcast and our subscriber-exclusive Thursday highlight briefing.