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Anuvu Adds Pokémon to Expanding Global IFE Portfolio
February 6, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) provider Anuvu has announced a partnership with The Pokémon Company International to bring Pokémon films and television series to airline cabins worldwide. The partnership gives airlines access to one of the most recognizable entertainment franchises in the world, expanding in-flight content options for passengers of all ages. Beginning in 2026, […]

How AI Is Raising the Standard of Passenger Experience in Aviation
 | Written by Logan Kokoth
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to mature, it reshapes how industries operate and deliver value, and aviation stands among the clearest examples of that transformation. With AI expected to sit at the center of discussions at APEX FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing, airlines increasingly deploy intelligent systems to enhance efficiency while directly improving […]

China Airlines Expands IFE with Stellar Partnership, Disney+ Launch
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Stellar Entertainment (Stellar) has partnered with China Airlines to launch an upgraded in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience beginning January 2026, highlighted by the introduction of Disney+ onboard. As the airline’s content service provider (CSP), Stellar is responsible for expanding China Airlines’ IFE catalog with a wider mix of films, television, and audio programming. The collaboration focuses […]

Panasonic Avionics Expands Global LEO Connectivity Through Spacesail Partnership
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Panasonic Avionics and Shanghai Spacesail Technologies (Spacesail) have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Spacesail’s future low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity into Panasonic’s global in-flight connectivity (IFC) network. Announced at the Singapore Air Show, the agreement gives airlines access to expanded LEO coverage and strengthens Panasonic’s multi-orbit strategy. The partnership allows Panasonic to move closer […]

APEX Content Market 2026: Captive Entertainment Expands into TV
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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After over 20 years serving the in-flight entertainment (IFE) market, San Diego, US-based Captive Entertainment (Captive) is broadening its focus from feature film distribution for airline and non-theatrical markets to include television programming. To achieve this, the company has appointed Shaiza Lalji as Director of Non-Theatrical Sales & Acquisitions. She spent over a decade working […]

SynCastRequest Maximizes Inflight Services Revenue for Airlines Without Connectivity
February 5, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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SynCastRequest, developed by new APEX member K&K Solution Inc., delivered a leap forward for airlines operating without onboard internet at APEX FTE Asia Expo. The mobile app allows passengers to request food and beverage service from their own devices, while cabin crew receive the orders directly on theirs. No in-flight connectivity (IFC) and no seatback […]

Julieta Bowyer Launches Global Pulse Entertainment 
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Julieta Bowyer, who spent two decades at Spafax, most recently serving as VP Content Acquisitions and Distribution of their inflight distribution business Penny Black Media, has founded her own independent inflight and maritime entertainment distribution company, Global Pulse Entertainment. Bowyer said her new venture was born from the desire to continue learning: “I thought, well, […]

APEX TECH 2026: Full STREAM Ahead for APEX’s Content Licensing Initiatives
February 4, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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During APEX TECH 2026, Thales InFlyt Experience Director of Marketing Operations Jon Norris donned his APEX hat as Director of APEX FlightTrack and APEX STREAM to provide an update on both new initiatives.  “APEX FlightTrack delivers the first complete, tail number-specific, globally auditable reporting structure for licensed inflight content usage, enabling accurate 2025 retro billing […]

Aeroméxico Becomes First Non-US Carrier to Win APEX Best Global Airline in North America Award
February 3, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Today, APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader attended an Awards Ceremony in the Aeroméxico hangar at Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to celebrate the crowning of Aeroméxico as 2026 APEX Best Global Airline in North America based entirely on independently verified passenger feedback. Cirium was also in attendance to recognize that Aeroméxico had won […]

Spafax and Oman Air Renew ARIA Partnership to Advance Premium In-flight Entertainment
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Spafax and Oman Air have renewed their in-flight entertainment (IFE) partnership for another four years, extending a collaboration that has shaped the airline’s ARIA platform since 2020. The new agreement focuses on smarter curation, data insight, and brand strategy to improve how passengers discover and enjoy entertainment onboard. The first content cycle under the renewed […]