What we heard at IFSA 2025 in Long Beach and the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon
At both IFSA 2025 and WAF 2025, our presence drew strong interest from airline executives and technology partners looking for smarter, more agile catering management solutions. In 2024, the hot topic was “how to measure onboard consumption.” This year, the discussion evolved, shifting toward a data-driven service model.
The Big Talk of the Exhibition Floor
We heard plenty during the two shows. The main discussion topics can be summarized as follows:
- AI in Catering Management
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are creating new efficiencies—from allergen identification and galley loading proposals to multilingual translation and predictive forecasting. The range of AI/ML applications is broad and expanding, benefiting planners, airlines, and passengers alike. - Inventory Optimization Challenges
Many airlines still depend on spreadsheets and manual processes. Irregular and insufficient inventory counts also contribute to the problem. All of this makes it hard to determine demand and optimal reorder points, leading to limited visibility, overstock situations, and elevated costs. - Data-Driven Decision Making
Airlines increasingly seek simulation capabilities, such as modeling the impact of replacing one part with another (e.g., determining if space is available for required quantities or if a change is needed for packing/loading), or simply forecasting various cost components—tasks that can be very time-consuming. Without analytical tools, planners must rely on spreadsheets or internal IT teams to generate the necessary reports.
Smarter Skys Ahead: Intelligent Inflight Services Start with Paxia
Paxia’s innovative Paxia Cloud platform has evolved to incorporate many leading-edge technologies, helping airlines become more efficient, streamline operations, and reduce operating costs. Our approach to inflight services includes:
- AI/ML-Powered Planning
Paxia Cloud uses its data lake, enriched with airline-specific data, to produce passenger and item demand forecasts. Predictive provisioning and intelligent planning tools help reduce waste, improve uplifts, and respond dynamically to airline needs. - Inventory & Supply Chain Control
Paxia Assets integrates with warehouse and ERP systems to provide real-time visibility and automation. Features include expiry tracking, culling, provisioning for new outstations, and automated replenishment—all tailored to airline-specific workflows and managed by exception. - Simulation & Contingency Modeling
Paxia Cloud helps airlines to model operational impacts and respond to real-time disruptions—from delays and aircraft swaps to sudden demand surges—enabling proactive decision-making and contingency planning. - Forecasting & Analytics
Paxia Insights provides a comprehensive analytics suite that turns consumption data, load factors, and historical trends into operational and strategic insights. Dashboards for galley forecasting, menu planning, and cost analysis improve decision-making agility and, consequently, service quality.
Airline Catering’s Smart Future Takes Flight with Paxia
The demand for advanced airline catering management systems is at an all-time high, and Paxia is here to transform airline catering management for the future. We empower airlines to shift from static, traditional catering models to an intelligent ecosystem that promotes operational excellence, sustainability, and passenger satisfaction. And our Paxia Cloud platform is built to improve existing processes while preparing airlines for the future of inflight service.
We’re Here When You Are Ready
No matter where you are in your catering management journey, we want to help. Contact us to discover what you can do with Paxia Cloud. We’ve got you covered.