Inside The Cabin: The Hidden Systems Behind Every Smooth Flight
Flying is a technological miracle we barely notice anymore. We walk into a machine, sit above the clouds, and expect everything to feel normal. I am Klaus Hofmann, Group CEO of CCE Group. We work behind the scenes in cabin and cargo, solving the problems passengers only notice when something goes wrong. This video is […]
The Miracle at 35,000 Feet
The Overlooked Cabin Systems Behind a Smooth Flight Human flight is one of the strangest things we have decided to treat as normal. You walk through an airport. Board a plane. Sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers. Eat a meal in the sky. Cross a continent or two. Land in another country. Then complain that […]
CCE GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF INTECH AEROSPACE TO STRENGTHEN ITS AEROSPACE ECOSYSTEM
Paris, France (30 April 2026) – CCE Group, a Hivest Capital Partners portfolio company and a leading aerospace platform specializing in cabin and cargo equipment solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of InTech Aerospace, a renowned specialist in cabin repair, refurbishment, fabrication, and aftermarket support services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, InTech Aerospace has built a strong […]
CCE Group and GAL Aerospace Partner to Advance Smart Cabin Safety in Overhead Compartments
Hamburg, Germany, 15 April 2026 – CCE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GAL Aerospace to explore the next generation of smart cabin devices. The agreement was signed in Hamburg during Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), two key annual events for the global aircraft cabin […]
First 100 Days as CEO: Orlando Gaete on Leadership, Innovation, and What Comes Next at Driessen
What really changes when a new CEO steps in? If the job is done right, the results start showing up quickly. Our Group CEO Klaus Hofmann recently sat down with Driessen Catering Equipment CEO Orlando Gaete at the company’s headquarters in Alkmaar to discuss his first 100 days in office. From inside the Lamphun […]
CCE Group Appoints Stef Bijvoet as General Manager of Trip & Co
Paris, France, 22 January 2026 – CCE Group, a global aerospace equipment platform specializing in cabin and cargo solutions, has appointed Stef Bijvoet as General Manager of Trip & Co, effective 22 January 2026. As Trip & Co enters its next phase of integration and growth within CCE Group, Bijvoet has been appointed to take […]
CCE Group Appoints New Chief Executive Officer of Driessen Catering Equipment: Orlando Gaete
Paris, France, 12 January 2026 – CCE Group, a global aerospace equipment platform specializing in cabin and cargo solutions, has appointed Orlando Gaete as Chief Executive Officer of Driessen Catering Equipment, effective 12 January 2026. Orlando will be based at Driessen’s headquarters in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, and will also join the CCE Group Executive Committee. […]
Why Ecosystems Win: A Smarter Growth Model for Ambitious Companies
Hello, I am Klaus Hofmann, Group CEO of CCE Group. We are an industry leader in the cabin and cargo equipment space. It is a niche sector with complex challenges. But the ideas I want to share are universal. They apply to any business – and to any ambitious CEO that wants to grow smarter, […]
CCE GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF ICEBRIDGE TO STRENGTHEN ITS CATERING SOLUTIONS
Paris, France, 12 December 2025 – CCE Group, a Hivest Capital Partners portfolio company, and a leading aerospace platform specializing in cabin and cargo equipment solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of Icebridge, an innovator in cooling technologies for airline catering. This strategic acquisition further strengthens CCE Group’s position in the aerospace industry by expanding its […]
CCE Group and Emirates sign Memorandum of Understanding to expand long-term collaboration in cabin and cargo innovation
Dubai, UAE, 19 November 2025: CCE Group and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore expanded long-term industrial, services, digital, and commercial collaboration in the UAE. The MoU lays the foundation for a strategic partnership aimed at co-developing next-generation cabin and cargo products and evaluating selected manufacturing and service capabilities in the UAE. […]