Conference promoters RedCabin and APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) will co-host a webinar on 14 May 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. CET, on the subject of successful certification for aircraft innovation.

Participants will navigate the evolving landscape of cabin innovation and address the complex certification processes, critical for new interior designs and technologies in aviation. It will underline how manufacturers can best streamline their certification processes and accelerate the introduction of innovative aircraft interior solutions.

The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Joe Leader, APEX Group CEO.  He will steer the discussion towards strategic insights and actionable outcomes, ensuring a focus on impactful solutions.

Panelists include Mike Thompson, FAA Manager of the Cabin Safety Division, who offers regulatory insights and certification requirements. Xia Cai, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Design at Qatar Airways brings a wealth of knowledge in product development at leading airlines. Xia will also be joined by Andrew Keleher, VP of Development, Engineering, & Certification at Boeing who will be able to discuss the manufacturing challenges and innovations to meet integration and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Lars Lehmann, Head of Engineering for Cabin & Cargo Architecture and Technology at Airbus will join the panel with more than 25 years of industry experience. The team will be completed by Dr. Dietmar Voelkle, VP of Research at Diehl Aviation and Jose Pevida, SVP of Engineering & Product Development at ZIM Group. They will be able to shed light on the practical design and manufacturing aspects of aircraft interiors, highlighting the supply chain’s role in driving market innovations.

Monica Wick, founder and CEO of RedCabin, comments “The aviation industry is packed with brilliant designers and engineers committed to bringing aviation interiors innovation to market. The challenge is ensuring new innovations can be certified successfully. The purpose of this webinar is to help cast light on the process, offer opportunities for guidance and drive more innovation into the passenger experience. RedCabin exists to foster collaboration that drives innovation, and this webinar is another opportunity to help the industry deliver better experiences to passengers.”