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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 future trends

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.

Explore the latest Cabin Trends at APEX's Educational Event in Hamburg next month

15-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.

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.

REGISTER NOW: March APEX Education Event in Hamburg

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 tentative agenda and register today!

APEX session at CES brings in more than 100 attendees

13-Jan-2012
The APEX session "Consumer Devices in the Air" was a great success at this year's International CES. More than 100 APEX members and industry insiders attended the session, which focused on the offerings available for consumer electronics inflight. Thank you to our speakers and attendees. Stay tuned for access to an audio recording of the session.

Save the date for the APEX 2012 EXPO!

13-Jan-2012
Mark your calendars today for the APEX 2012 EXPO which will be held 17-20 September in Long Beach, Calif., USA. Registration will open late spring 2012. It is the industry's four-day premier event featuring top-notch education and the latest and most comprehensive display of airline-related technologies, products and services. Last year's event attracted more than 2,300 aviation professionals who all have one thing in common: commitment to improving the airline passenger experience. Make sure you don't miss APEX 2012 EXPO!

Intersted in hosting an APEX Technology Committee Meeting?

22-Dec-2011
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 Carlifornia, USA, and typically have approximately 175 attendees. Hosts will receive sponsorship benefits! See more details here.

APEX to host education workshop at 2012 International CES
5-Dec-2011
Join APEX at the 2012 International CES on 12 January 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada USA for an educational workshop on wireless communication titled "Consumer Electronics in the Air." With more passengers bringing their personal electronic devices onto aircrafts, learn what the experts are forecasting for future fliers. What kind of Internet connectivity will be available and used? What about power onboard and battery life? Can you watch movies on your own device(s)? Airline Passenger Experience magazine editor Jon Norris will serve as moderator. To register, please visit here and select the Wireless Communications track, then Consumer Electronics in the Air.

2012 APEX advertising and sponsorship opportunities nowavailable
21-Nov-2011 
Interested in advertising in an APEX publication or sponsoring an APEX event in 2012? Now you can!...>>more

Save the date: APEX TV Market Conference
21-Nov-2011
Be sure to mark your calendars for the TV Market Conference, which will be held at the Brighton Dome, 16-18 April in Brighton, England...>>more

APEX TC meeting update
11-Nov-2011
The Technology Committee (TC) meeting has wrapped up in Burbank, California USA. We had a great turnout, 176 attendees!...>>more

APEX announced new officers and board members
15-Sept-2011 
The election of a new president, vice president and three new members of its board of directors was announced during the Annual General Meeting, held on the final day of APEX 2011 EXPO in Seattle. Chris Babb, senior product manager - customer experience, Delta Air Lines will succeed Patrick Brannelly of Emirates as APEX president...>>more

Passenger Choice Awards winners announced at APEX 2011 EXPO
12-Sept-2011
Awards were handed out in 14 categories, including Best Overall Passenger Experience. 2011 marks the second year for the awards program, which has already become a benchmark for excellence in the airline passenger experience industry...>>more

Member feedback survey extended until 1 September
23-Aug-2011
APEX has extended the deadline for members to respond to an online survey designed to help leadership improve the association...>>more 

APEX 2011 EXPO space is nearly sold out!
23-Aug-2011
APEX is pleased to announce that exhibit space at APEX 2011 EXPO is nearly sold out!... >>more

APEX Yearly Recap & Nominations Announcement
20-Jun-2011
Just over one year ago, the membership approved the transformation from WAEA to APEX, which prompted many changes essential to the growth and future vitality for the association. .... >>more

APEX TC’s High Definition Working Group targets November for completion
20-Jun-2011
The APEX Technology Committee’s HD Working Group is progressing toward a revision of APEX 0403 Version 1.2, “Digital Content Delivery Methodology for Airline In-Flight Entertainment Systems” that would include Best Practices for high definition content for submission to the Technology Committee at its November 2011 meeting in Southern California. .... >>more

APEX to Launch New Magazine in August
17-Jun-2011
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is re-launching the association’s quarterly magazine and is delighted to announce that it will make its much anticipated launch this August, in time for the APEX 2011 EXPO being held in Seattle, 12 – 15 September 2011. .... >>more

Passenger Choice Awards Deadline, 30-June-2011
10-Jun-2011
Airlines are encouraged to distribute information to their passenger database, through social media, via print collateral and on their website using the logos and collateral provided by APEX. Member airlines are asked to invite customers to vote online at www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com. 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 2011. .... >>more

 

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