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With SITA, There’s an App – and a Beacon – For That
September 30, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff
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SITA OnAir – a telecommunications company offering a “nose-to-tail portfolio” of connectivity services – launched a new-generation in-flight Wi-Fi application and Inflight Wi-Fi Voucher API, compatible with beacon technology. François Rodriguez, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer said it was designed specifically to help airlines “personalize and contextualize the passenger experience.” The company, which functions as […]

And the Award for Crowd Favorite Goes to… SriLankan Airlines CEO Rakitha Jayawardena
 | Written by Linda Massarella
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APEX Insight: With the APEX Award for Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience, Asia Pacific Region in hand, SriLankan Airlines CEO, Rakitha Jayawardena chats with APEX Media about the qualities that make a successful airline. Rakitha Jayawardena, the affable CEO of SriLankan Airlines, likens winning the APEX Award for Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience, Asia Pacific Region to receiving a […]

Astronics Unveils AeroShield, a Low Drag Radome and Composite Adapter Plate
 | Written by APEX Staff
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A lively crowd gathered around Astronics Armstrong Aerospace’s booth at APEX EXPO yesterday waiting for news of the aerospace company’s latest product. The big reveal was a shiny colbalt blue radome – an aerodynamic teardrop shaped antenna cover. Dennis Ferguson, president, Astronics Armstrong Aerospace said the cover has 70 percent less drag when compared to […]

Panasonic Gets Mobile Friendly With Companion App
 | Written by Katie Sehl
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APEX Insight: Panasonic Avionic’s newly-announced mobile application, Companion App, spans the airline passenger travel thread, integrating all aspects of the passenger experience. Passengers will soon be able to personalize their journey before they even set foot on an aircraft, thanks to a new mobile application. “Singapore Airlines is our launch customer for the Companion app,” […]

Welcome Aboard: Airbus and SAS Show off New A330-300 Interior
 | Written by Katie Sehl
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APEX Insight: In a joint presentation Airbus and Scandinavian Airlines showed off the long-haul interior of its A330 aircraft. By merging stylish soft and hard fixtures with advanced IFEC systems from Panasonic, Thales or Zodiac Aerospace, carriers can set the tone for a premium passenger experience with a sleek looking interior. Press delegates filled into the Airbus booth yesterday for a joint […]

APEX in Profile: Philipp Jacke, Media Carrier
 | Written by Katie Sehl
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The Airline Passenger Experience Association boasts an envious group of cutting-edge companies ranging from OEMs to Hollywood’s head honchos. During the APEX EXPO, we caught up with Philipp Jacke, managing director, Media Carrier, to give you a glimpse behind the suits, ties and formalities and delve into the nuances of the company’s story. How is […]

Caribbean Airlines Opts for Lumexis FTTS Overhaul
 | Written by APEX Staff
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APEX Insight: Caribbean Airlines is the launch customer of Lumexis’ Fiber-To-The-Screen in-flight entertainment system that employs Second Screen. It syncs passengers’ smart devices to the seatback so they can order a bite from their phone, without interrupting the movie they’re watching. “It’s a huge milestone for us,” said Alicia Cabrera, senior marketing manager, Caribbean Airlines. Jon Norris, vice president of Sales of Lumexis […]

APEX in Profile: Niall McBain
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Niall McBain CEO Spafax Niall has been with Spafax for 21 years, having joined as managing director in 1994. Six years later, he was appointed CEO. Early on at Spafax, he acquired the first syndication of the Olympic Games TV programming for airlines. Niall’s media carrier began with British Satellite Broadcasting where he helped launch […]

APEX Annual General Meeting
September 29, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff
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It was bound to happen. Introducing APEX’s new CEO, Joe Leader, at this year’s Annual General Meeting, president Alfy Veretto quipped: “Joe, by far, was the ‘leader’” among the other candidates. “One of the first things Joe did as CEO was make a call to Future Travel Experience and within days he was giving a […]