ABC International strengthens aviation supply chain position with Lioni facility
This is a special feature from the April 2026 AIX Hamburg issue of PAX Tech, on page 38.
ABC International’s Lioni, Italy facility strengthens the company’s ability to deliver upholstery products and customized cabin branding elements for both line-fit and retrofit aircraft applications
Since 2009, ABC International has been offering certification and modification services to airlines, lessors, MROs and OEMs. Its reliability, professionalism and continuous commitment to innovation have been rewarded by steady growth and the impressive delivery of more than 250 projects for major airlines and lessors over the past two years.
At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 (AIX) in Hamburg, the company will introduce new manufacturing capabilities for aircraft cabin interiors, supported by its recently established production facility in Lioni, Italy.
Inaugurated in September 2025, the 300-square-meter production facility is designed in line with EASA Part-21G requirements. Approximately 100 kilometers from Naples International Airport, the site represents an important step forward in expanding the company’s manufacturing capabilities for selected aircraft cabin interior components.
From the facility, ABC International supports upholstery products, including soft furnishings such as seat coverings, carpets and curtains, placards and branding elements (including labels and embroidered logos) for both line-fit and retrofit applications.
Crucially, it will also manufacture parts, both small series and customized, as well as partitions and small monuments for aircraft, in composite materials.
“The opening of the Lioni facility allows us to integrate design and manufacturing under one organization, moving beyond being just a qualified design partner with Design Organization Approval (DOA) services offered by our Naples headquarters,” says Rodolfo Baldascino, CCO, ABC International. “This move also strengthens our position within the international aviation supply chain.”
Inside ABC International’s new Lioni, Italy production site, teams manufacture upholstery products such as seat coverings, carpets and curtains, alongside placards, labels and embroidered branding for aircraft interiors
To this end, the Lioni site is the latest piece of ABC’s focus on providing a more diversified range of certified, airworthy products and services with greater value. These enhancements are supported by improved lead times, flexibility and delivery reliability while progressing toward full production certification.
ABC International can apply, certify and approve minor and major changes and STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) by performing the relevant design changes. The company provides turnkey solutions, including approved engineering data and installation kits with release certificates. The Lioni site will play a key role in the company’s approach to cabin modification projects, where technical integration, operational efficiency and collaboration with specialized partners are key elements.
