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APEX FTE EXPO 2026: West Entertainment Expands Into AI With WestDigital
October 7, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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West Entertainment has launched WestDigital, a new software and artificial intelligence division centered on WestIQ, its passenger intelligence and orchestration platform. WestIQ works across existing in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) and digital platforms to help airlines better understand passenger behavior, personalize the experience, and create new commercial opportunities. At APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore, West […]

American Airlines Expands Charlotte Lounge Investment With Largest Admirals Club
October 6, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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American Airlines is expanding its lounge footprint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with plans to open the largest Admirals Club in its network. The more than 40,000-square-foot lounge will bring new dining, work, and relaxation spaces to American’s second-largest hub, where the airline operates more than 650 peak daily flights. The project builds on […]

APEX and Crystal Cabin Award Launch Seamless Journey Award to Connect the Passenger Experience
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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The Crystal Cabin Award and Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) have launched the new Seamless Journey Award to recognize innovations that connect the aircraft cabin with the rest of the passenger journey. The award brings together airlines, airports, technology providers, manufacturers and service partners to find new ways to make travel easier for passengers. Submissions […]

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Penny Black Media Previews Its 2027 Film Slate in Singapore
October 5, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Penny Black Media will bring its latest independent Hollywood films and upcoming 2027 titles to APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore. As a distributor of independent films to the airline market, Penny Black Media’s catalog features award-winning, festival-recognized and commercially appealing titles, giving airlines access to a broad range of films for their in-flight entertainment (IFE) […]

Stellar Entertainment Expands Azerbaijan Airlines Partnership With New IFE Experience
October 2, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Stellar Entertainment has expanded its partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to include creative design, editorial production, and inflight advertising sales through 2029. The agreement introduces a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) concept that will showcase Azerbaijan while giving the airline more control over its passenger-facing screens. Stellar will first launch the concept on AZAL’s Panasonic Astrova-equipped […]