APEX 2012 EXPO: Call for educational session proposals
17-May-2012
What are the hot new topics and trends? What affects our airline and vendor members? What would YOU like to learn more about? APEX would like to hear from you regarding topics for the educational sessions taking place at the APEX 2012 EXPO, 17 September 2012 in Long Beach, California USA. To submit a proposal, and learn more about the rules and regulations, please fill out the online Call for Educational Session Proposal form no later than Friday 18 May 2012. If you would like to simply suggest a session topic, please e-mail Lauren Beneri, Education Committee liaison, at lbeneri@kellencompany.com. For more information, visit the APEX EXPO site.
APEX Technology Committee (TC) meeting is next week!
16-May-2012
The next TC meeting will take place at Technicolor in Burbank, California USA 22 and 23 May. Online registration will close today. Onsite registration is available but space is limited! Session topics include, but are not limited to, content security, payment options, connectivity, portable devices and approval of the HD standard. An evening networking reception will round out the program. APEX members may attend this event for free! Special thanks to our host Technicolor and to our sponsors Gogo and Panasonic Avionics Corporation. For more information, visit here.
Nominations for the APEX 2012-13 Board of Directors are now open!
16-May-2012
Are you interested in being considered for an APEX board member slot for 2012-13? Or do you have a colleague you would like to nominate? You may nominate yourself or an APEX colleague by completing the online nomination form by 1 June 2012. Due to high interest in past years, the APEX Board of Directors and Nominations Committee will thoroughly evaluate all applications before putting the final slate up for membership vote. Board positions are open for both airline and vendor members for one- and two-year terms. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Goshgarian, APEX General Manager at kgoshgarian@kellencompany.com
2012 TV Market Evaluations are in!
14-May-2012
A terrific venue and a record 193 delegates made this year's TV Market Conference the best yet (held last month in Brighton, England). A total of 95 airlines were represented by CSPs at the event, with 18 airlines in attendance. Eleven countries were represented by exhibitors and 22 countries represented by all attendees. Overall, 93% of attendees surveyed ranked the 2012 TV Market Conference good or excellent, and plan on attending next year at the same rate (93%). The TV Market Task Force will use the survey results to help fine-tune next year's event. We are happy to announce the 2013 TV Market Conference will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, during 29 April - 1 May. Congratulations to Leigh Mantle (Inflight Productions) and the TVMC Task Group on a very well-received APEX event. If you'd like to be a part of 2013 TV Market Conference Task Group, please e-mail Kirsten Arthur at
karthur@kellencompany.com
APEX co-hosting China IFEC Summit 27-28 June 2012
China IFEC Summit 2012 is an annual event hosted by China Air Transport Association (CATA), co-hosted by Air Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and Civil Aviation Maintenance Association of China (CAMAC), which will ensure the participation of the engineering department of each Chinese airline. The theme of this year's show is Connectivity and Streaming -- the China IFEC Revolution Begins, and is being held 27-28 June in Beijing, China. Representatives from CATA, APEX, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Gogo Air, Rockwell Collins, Lufthansa Technik AG, and Inflight Magazine will be presenting at the event. Weibang Yuanhang Wireless Technology CO. Ltd. will conduct an air-ground communication field test at the summit. Most major airlines in China have already confirmed their participation, and the attendee list continues to grow. For detailed information visit
here.
APEX members: Call for Avion Award Judges
APEX members, we need your help in nominating someone from your company to serve on the judging panel for the jury-based Avion Awards for "
Best Single Achievement in Passengers Experience" and "
Best Achievement in Technology." The Avion Awards, which honor the year's best achievements in the passenger experience, will be determined by a panel of judges comprised of individuals from member companies representing all sectors of the industry (airline, hardware, software, distributor, lab, service company, etc.). All member companies are encouraged to nominate an individual from their company to serve on the judging panel. To do so, complete the
Judge Nomination form.
Airlines: Encourage travelers to fill out the Passenger Choice Awards
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at
www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX
website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry
form by 30 June 2012.
APOT.Asia 2012 registration is open!
In conjunction with IFSA (International Flight Service Association)and APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), presented by Korean Air, APOT.Asia 2012 will take place on 12-14 June 2012 in Incheon, South Korea. The three-day event consists of top-notch educational sessions, an exhibition featuring premier suppliers of the onboard experience, a chef's competition and networking opportunities to build and strengthen business relationships. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Incheon. For more information, including registration details, please visit
here.
APEX TV Market Conference educational session presentations available online
Do you want to follow up on presentations you heard at the TV Market Conference in Brighton last week? Were you not able to make it and want to catch up on what was presented? APEX members may access the educational session presentations and final registration list within the members-only section of the website. To access, visit
here.
Passenger Choice Awards open
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at
www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX
website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry
form by 30 June 2012.
APEX TVMC draws record attendance
Nearly 200 airline professionals, content service providers and distributors attended the APEX TV Market Conference in Brighton, England, this week, the most participants ever garnered at this three-day event. The TVMC also had 50 booths, a record number for the conference. The speaker's presentations for the educational sessions held during the conference will be posted to the members' only section of the APEX website in one week. APEX would like to thank all who contributed to making this year's TVMC successful, including Inflight Productions for its new and improved appointment announcements; TV Quiz Master Andy Grant, who hosted the TV Quiz and tested the international TV knowledge of our guests at the networking event; and our event sponsors: Panasonic Avionics, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, TV5MONDE. Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2013 APEX TVMC, which is taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, 29 April – 1 May 2013.
TV Market Conference –- onsite registration available
12-Apr-2012
Are you planning to come to the TV Market Conference next week for meetings with distributors, educational sessions, networking events or all of the above, and haven’t yet registered? You are in luck! Onsite registration will be available beginning Monday morning, 16 April at the Brighton Dome. The TV Market Conference is being held in Brighton, England, 16 to 18 April.
View full agenda.
APEX Technology Committee (TC) Meeting coming in May: Register now!
10-Apr-2012
The next TC meeting will take place at Technicolor in Burbank, California USA 22-23 May. Session topics include, but are not limited to, content security, payment options, connectivity, portable devices and approval of the HD standard. An evening networking reception will round out the program. APEX members may attend this event for free! Special thanks to our host Technicolor and to our sponsor Panasonic Avionics Corporation. For more information, including hotel details,
visit here.
Register for the TV Market Conference educational sessions and networking event
5-Apr-2012
You can still register for the educational sessions and networking opportunities at the TV Market Conference. Education for this event features top industry experts imparting their views on the most pressing issues affecting those in the international TV industry. Topics include digital media, children's content, passenger behavior and more. Attendees may also attend the evening networking event at the Palm Court on the Brighton Pier. Also, back by popular demand -- but now taking place during this networking event -- is the TV Quiz hosted by TV Quiz Master Andy Grant. Test your international-TV knowledge along with other pros in the industry. The TV Market Conference is being held in Brighton, England, 16 to 18 April. View
full agenda.
APEX offers top-notch education at the TV Market Conference
3-Apr-2012
This year's APEX TV Market Conference has a new schedule and will now include education intermixed within the three-day agenda. Education for this event features top industry experts imparting their views on the most pressing issues affecting those in the international TV industry. During the conference, attendees will enjoy an evening in Brighton at the Palm Court with breathtaking ocean views. Also, back by popular demand -- but now taking place during the networking event -- is the TV Quiz hosted by TV Quiz Master Andy Grant. Test your international-TV knowledge along with other pros in the industry. The TV Market Conference is being held in Brighton, England, 16 to 18 April. For more information, visit
www.apex.aero.
APEX Educational Event in Hamburg was a big success!
27-Mar-2012
The APEX Educational Event focused on the onboard experience and brought in 127 delegates from 19 countries. The day consisted of interactive panel discussions and presentations covering cabin trends and passenger expectations, consumer electronics in the air, in-seat power, mood lighting, seat and IFE integration, the future of aviation and supply chain from the air framers' perspective. Members may access the presentations and final registration list
within the members only pages of the APEX website available here. Audio recordings of the session will be posted shortly.
APEX board meeting highlights
26-Mar-2012
The APEX Board of Directors met 23-24 February at the APEX Headquarters in New York, NY USA. For meeting highlights, please visit
here, and note that this link will direct you to the members-only section of the website. If you have trouble logging in, please contact Heather Wetzel at
hwetzel@kellencompany.com.
Register onsite for the APEX Educational Event in Hamburg on Monday
22-Mar-2012
APEX is hosting an education event on Monday 26 March 2012 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. This event will cover topics from many aspects of the passenger experience industry, including: Cabin Trends, Consumer Devices, Seat Power, Mood Lighting, Seat & IFE integration and much more! The event is open to APEX members and nonmembers at a special discounted rate. View the
agenda, and register onsite at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Monday morning!
Explore the latest Cabin Trends at APEX's Educational Event in Hamburg this month
19-Mar-2012
APEX is hosting an Educational Event focusing on the onboard experience on Monday 26 March at the Radisson Blu in Hamburg. One of the day's sessions will focus on Cabin Trends and Passenger Expectations. Ingo Wuggetzer, Vice President of Cabin Innovation & Design for Airbus, will offer an overview of the aircraft cabin specific trends that are affecting the design and functionality of aircraft cabins and ultimately the passenger experience. To register for this event, fill out
this online form.
Airframers represented on panel at APEX educational event 26 March in Hamburg
14-Mar-2012
Airbus, Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Embraer will all be represented on the "Ask the Airframers" panel at the APEX Educational Event in Hamburg on 26 March. Jonathan Norris, Executive Director of the APEX Media Platform, will moderate the panel, which will review how to enable higher levels of customization whilst increasing production rate and empowering the global supply chain. To register, fill out this
online form. For more information about the event, please visit the
APEX site.
Industry leaders to discuss seat and IFE integration at the APEX event in Hamburg
13-Mar-2012
Whether being designed for new planes or being retrofit for existing ones, IFE displays are becoming part of the seat back. Representatives from SiT, Zodiac Seats, TEAGUE and B/E Aerospace, who are directly involved in the process, will discuss scheduling, customer expectations, lessons learned and of course, the end product. To register, fill out this
online form. For more information about the event, please visit the
APEX site.
Ingenious experts explore the future of aviation at the APEX event 26 March in Hamburg
12-Mar-2012
Where will our industry be in five years? 10 years? 25 years? You do not want to miss the "Future of Aviation" session that will explore future developments and concepts as well as more imaginative and innovative developments some 50 years in the future. IFE, aircraft design, connectivity, seating and other aspects of the passenger experience will be discussed. The panel will feature participants from the European Space Agency and the Future by Airbus 2050 team and will be led by Sarah DaVanzo, Director of Strategic Planning Trends + Culture at The Kaplan Thaler Group. The sky is the limit, literally! To register, fill out this
online form. For more information about the event, please visit the
APEX site.
APEX Educational event on 26 March in Hamburg covers mood lighting
9-Mar-2012
The APEX Educational event in Hamburg at the Radisson Blu on 26 March will cover a range of topics beyond IFE and communications! Marc Renz -- Head of New Programs & Product Strategy, Diehl Aerospace GmbH -- will answer a number of questions including, what is mood lighting exactly? Why use it? What is the feedback from passengers? Learn how mood lighting can extend airline brand by create their own unique experience. To register, fill out this
online form.
Register now for the March APEX Education event in Hamburg
6-Mar-2012
APEX is hosting an Education Event on Monday 26 March 2012 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. This event will cover topics from many aspects of the passenger experience industry, including: Cabin Trends, Consumer Devices, Seat Power, Mood Lighting, Seat & IFE integration and much more! The event is open to APEX members and nonmembers at a special discounted rate.
View the agenda and
register today!
APEX board praises Linda Palmer for her service
1-Mar-2012
After 16 years of serving on WAEA & APEX boards, Linda Palmer is coming off the board effective today (1 March 2012). This comes on the heels of Palmer deciding to retire from her position at Walt Disney Motion Pictures Studios Non-Theatrical. Linda is a treasured member of the APEX Board, and she will be missed greatly. APEX President Chris Babb (Delta) praised Linda's contributions to the Association and the industry as a whole. "Her enthusiasm, attention to detail and 'get-it-done' attitude have made her a pleasure to work with. To quote Ellie from Disney-Pixar's 'Up': Thanks for the adventure. Now go have a new one!' " Babb said. To read more,
click here.
Register for the APEX event in Hamburg to hear about in-seat power developments
1-Mar-2012
According to several recent industry studies, more than two-thirds of commercial air passengers bring at least one type of electronic device onboard (and many travel with more than one) -- laptops, handheld video games, tablets, smart phones, portable DVD players, etc. Can airlines improve the passenger experience, and even generate revenue, by providing power to keep these passenger devices running throughout the flight? Erik Miller of American Airlines will moderate a discussion panel that includes representatives from KID-Systeme GmbH and Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems during the APEX Educational Event on Monday 26 March at the Radisson Blu in Hamburg. To register, fill out this
online form. For more information about the event, please visit the
APEX site.
Save the date: Technology Committee (TC) Meeting
24-Feb-2012
Want to further your education on aviation technologies and new developments in the industry? Then join leading technical experts in the airline passenger experience industry for the next APEX TC Meeting scheduled for 22-23 May 2012 in Burbank, in California USA, and hosted by Technicolor. Details of the sessions and discussions will be published shortly. The first day will conclude with an evening cocktail networking reception sponsored by Panasonic Avionics Corporation. APEX would like to thank Technicolor, Panasonic Avionics Corporation and the other participating companies for supporting the APEX TC Meetings. TC Meetings are open to members and non-members. Stay tuned for more information about this event on apex.aero.
Explore the latest Cabin Trends at APEX's Educational Event in Hamburg next month
22-Feb-2012
APEX is hosting an Educational Event focusing on the onboard experience on Monday 26 March at the Radisson Blu in Hamburg. One of the day's sessions will focus on Cabin Trends and Passenger Expectations. Ingo Wuggetzer, Vice President of Cabin Innovation & Design for Airbus, will offer an overview of the aircraft cabin specific trends that are affecting the design and functionality of aircraft cabins and ultimately the passenger experience. To register for this event, fill out this
online form.
Register now for APEX Hamburg event to learn about consumer devices onboard
21-Feb-2012
APEX is hosting an Educational Event focusing on the onboard experience on Monday 26 March at the Radisson Blu in Hamburg. Did you miss the 2012 International CES? Hear a recap of the highly successful APEX panel that will discuss the increasing trend of passengers bringing their personal electronic devices onboard and expecting/hoping to integrate those devices with their flying experience. The panel will give an outlook of what is forecast onboard for future fliers. To register, fill out this
online form.
Airlines: Promote the Passenger Choice Awards to your customers
20-Feb-2012
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at
www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX
website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry
form by 30 June 2012.
APEX events are worldwide in 2012!
16-Feb-2012
To support our diverse members, APEX will travel the globe in 2012. We will be making stops in Germany, England, South Korea, Chile and the United States. We are looking forward to seeing our international members as well as meeting new prospects in the industry. For more information on the global events and to mark your calendar, please view the event calendar available
here.
2012 APEX advertising and sponsorship opportunities now available
15-Feb-2012
Interested in advertising in an APEX publication or sponsoring an APEX event in 2012? Now you can! Increase your company's visibility and showcase your products and services in front of the international community of key airline passenger experience buyers and vendors. Download the 2012 APEX Ad-Sponsorship Kit today. For more information please visit
here.
Register now and book your hotel for the APEX TV Market Conference
15-Feb-2012
Registration is now open! You may register for the three-day TV Market Conference or the educational sessions alone by filling out the
online registration form. This year's event will be located in the historic Brighton Dome in Brighton, England, 16-18 April. Room accommodations have been reserved for attendees at a few different hotels with various price points, all within walking distance of the Brighton Dome. Hotel information is also available
here.
Passenger Choice Awards open
15-Feb-2012
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at
www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX
website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry
form by 30 June 2012.
TV Market Conference booth space is sold out!
10-Feb-2012
All 50 booths at the APEX TV Market Conference have been sold. To be added to the waiting list, please e-mail
Heather Wetzel or call +1.212.297.2110. Stay tuned for registration and hotel booking details. The 2012 TV Market Conference is 16 to 18 April at the Brighton Dome in Brighton, England. For more information on the event, read
here.
Save the date: Technology Committee (TC) Meeting
10-Feb-2012
Want to further your education on aviation technologies and new developments in the industry? Then join leading technical experts in the airline passenger experience industry for the next APEX TC Meeting scheduled for 22-23 May 2012 in Burbank, in California USA, and hosted by Technicolor. Details of the sessions and discussions will be published shortly. The first day will conclude with an evening cocktail networking reception sponsored by Panasonic Avionics Corporation. APEX would like to thank Technicolor, Panasonic Avionics Corporation and the other participating companies for supporting the APEX TC Meetings. TC Meetings are open to members and non-members. Stay tuned for more information about this event on apex.aero
TV Market Conference is almost sold out, only 1 booth left!
8-Feb-2012
If your company distributes short-subject and TV programming inflight, you do not want to miss this event! The APEX TV Market Conference is the only global industry event focused specifically on bringing together IFE TV buyers with the leading worldwide TV distributors. This three-day conference is unique and intensive with each airline given a pre-set calendar of appointments, so that all airlines have the opportunity to meet with all content distributors. Many airlines now use this event as the central focus for their annual TV product planning. The 2012 TV Market Conference is 16-18 April in Brighton, England. If you'd like to reserve a booth, please download the
form.
APEX announces TV Market Conference Education topics
7-Feb-2012
This year's APEX TV Market Conference has a new schedule and will now include education intermixed within the three-day agenda. Education for this event features top industry experts imparting their views on the most pressing issues affecting those in the international TV industry. Education session topics* include: Actual Customer Behavior; International TV Distribution Update; GUI Design; TV on Demand; TV Ratings & Real Life; Brand Profile, Indigenous Production & IFE; Value in Choice?; Second Screens; Early Window Content; Music Rights & TV Programming. The TV Market Conference is being held in Brighton, England, 16 to 18 April. *Note: Sessions are subject to change. Stay tuned for more information on
apex.aero.
Passenger Choice Awards open
6-Feb-2012
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at
www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX
website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry
form by 30 June 2012.
Interested in hosting an APEX Technology Committee Meeting?
6-Feb-2012
APEX Technology Committee (TC) Meetings feature presentations by leading technical experts in the IFE and communications industry. TC Meetings take place over two days, are held in Southern California, and typically have approximately 175 attendees. Hosts will receive sponsorship benefits! See more details
here.
Save the date: Technology Committee (TC) Meeting
2-Feb-2012
Want to further your education on aviation technologies and new developments in the industry? Then join leading technical experts in the airline passenger experience industry for the next APEX TC Meeting scheduled for 22-23 May 2012 in Burbank, in California USA, and hosted by Technicolor. Details of the sessions and discussions will be published shortly. The first day will conclude with an evening cocktail networking reception sponsored by Panasonic Avionics Corporation. APEX would like to thank Technicolor, Panasonic Avionics Corporation and the other participating companies for supporting the APEX TC Meetings. TC Meetings are open to members and non-members. Stay tuned for more information about this event on
apex.aero.
APEX announces TV Market Conference Education topics
31-Jan-2012
This year's APEX TV Market Conference has a new schedule and will now include education intermixed within the three-day agenda. Education for this event features top industry experts imparting their views on the most pressing issues impacting those in the international TV industry. Education session topics* include: Actual Customer Behavior; International TV Distribution Update; GUI Design; TV on Demand; TV Ratings & Real Life; Brand Profile, Indigenous Production & IFE; Value in Choice?; Second Screens; Early Window Content; Music Rights & TV Programming. The TV Market Conference is being held in Brighton, England, 16 to 18 April. *Note: Sessions are subject to change. Stay tuned for more information on
apex.aero.
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