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Qatar Airways CEO Says Streaming Is the Future of IFEC
October 20, 2015  | Written by Marisa Garcia
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  APEX Insight: Streaming is the way of in-flight entertainment in the future, says Qatar Airways CEO, His Excellency, Akbar Al-Baker, who understands there’s nothing more frustrating than a malfunctioning IFE system. “When an airline provides an amenity that does not operate 100 percent the way it [should be], you upset passengers more than not providing […]

Personalization of Thales Systems Benefits Airlines and Passengers
 | Written by APEX Staff
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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day Two. APEX Insight: Thales shares how its transforming the in-flight experience for both passengers and airlines using a holistic approach with its AVANT ecosystem. The offering begins with an entry-level product and includes the option for upgrade over time, allowing airlines to pick one technology, use the […]

APEX Hollywood Shortlist: Goosebumps Delivers Solid Chills and Thrills in Busy Pre-Halloween Weekend with an Estimated $23.5M
October 19, 2015  | Written by Tomas Romero
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APEX Insight: In a big weekend for thrillers, Bridge of Spies sneaks to third and things that go Goose-bump in the night, creep to the top of the heap with an estimated $23.5M. Not even Hollywood heavyweights like Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro and Tom Hanks could scare away the marauding monsters of Goosebumps this past weekend with […]

Lufthansa Systems Goes Portable With BoardConnect
October 16, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff
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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day One.  APEX Insight: Lufthansa Systems’ portable BoardConnect platform is ideal for airlines servicing short- and medium-haul markets that don’t offer embedded seatback in-flight entertainment. The portable and classic BoardConnect solution also allows for rapid updates of content and enables airlines, such as its recently announced customer […]

No Mean Feat: Recaro to Supply 30,000 Seats for EasyJet
 | Written by Ari Magnusson
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APEX Insight: APEX Media spoke to Recaro Aircraft Seating to get the lowdown on a 30,000-unit order placed by EasyJet for its lightweight SL3510 aircraft seats. Weighing 40 percent less than rival offerings, Recaro CEO Dr. Mark Hiller calls the company’s ultra-slim design “a benchmark” for airlines. In particular, Dr. Hiller says the SL3510 seating […]

Safety First on Boeing 777x with Rockwell Collins’ Avionics Gateway Secure Server
October 15, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff
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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day One.  Passengers flying on a new Boeing 777x airplane won’t have to worry about malicious Internet hacks. That’s because the aircraft manufacturer has teamed up with Rockwell Collins to provide the Avionics Gateway secure server, which will incorporate the latest generation of Rockwell Collins’ Secure Server Router. […]

Amenity Kit and Caboodle: Luxury is the New Pax Expectation
 | Written by APEX Staff
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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day Two.  APEX Insight: APEX Media caught up with Buzz Products, Linstol and Inflight Direct to get the latest on amenity kit market trends. “There is a desire for the kits to have a purpose beyond the plane,” explained Alena Kirzner, marketing director at Buzz. Facing this demand from passengers, airlines […]

Tray Table EmPowerment: Astronics Debuts Wireless Charging
October 14, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff
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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day One. APEX Insight: Astronics is cutting the cord by introducing a tray table that wirelessly charges electronic devices. Passengers can simply place their smartphones and tablets on top of the tray to activate wireless charging. Seat manufacturer Recaro and furnishings company, IKEA have also tapped into […]

Lufthansa Technik Help A350 Airline Customers Prepare for the Unpredictable
October 13, 2015  | Written by Marisa Garcia
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APEX Insight: As Airbus customers receive their new A350s, Harald Gloy, at Lufthansa Technik, the company that won a long-term contract to support Finnair’s new fleet of the aircraft, talks about the standardized airplane parts and nose-to-tail connectivity that will make maintaining the wide-body jets more efficient. We visited the latest A350 to take flight, MSN 18 by Finnair, as it […]