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APEX in Profile: Shawn Duffy
November 20, 2019  | Written by APEX Staff
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Shawn Duffy senior vice-president and chief financial officer Viasat Shawn oversees everything from finance to insurance, taxes and contract dealings at Viasat. She is a certified public accountant with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from San Diego State University. Shawn is a supporter of Athena, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in leadership, […]

APEX in Profile: Mehdi Mokhtar
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Mehdi Mokhtar CEO Fox Tripper After working as a general manager of French supermarket conglomerate Les Mousquetaires, Mehdi spent two years working at a crowdfunding startup. He then decided to combine his professional experience with his passion for technology and travel, and co-founded Fox Tripper in 2017. Fun Facts: Location: YYZ Now watching: Star Trek […]

Open Platforms Bring Innovation, IFE Hardware Suppliers Say
 | Written by Tomas Romero
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The era of digital transformation has unleashed a wealth of opportunities for industry stakeholders to work together via open platforms. But what does this mean for seatback IFE makers who have traditionally gone solo? While in-flight entertainment (IFE) companies like Thales, Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) and Burrana have traditionally gone it alone, it’s becoming clear […]

Faces In the Crowd: Mustafa Çankaya Takes Portraits of People Traveling Through the Airport
 | Written by Ari Magnusson
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Ever think about passersby in the airport and the lives they lead? Mustafa Çankaya, a professional photographer and former airport employee certainly does. “I saw folks from all walks of life in various states of being – some rushing to their gate, others killing time until they boarded their plane,” says Istanbul-based professional photographer Mustafa Çankaya, […]

Copa Airlines Partners With Radware to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks
November 19, 2019  | Written by Jordan Yerman
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Copa Airlines has partnered with cybersecurity expert Radware to provide customers with a secure online experience. Two years ago, Copa Airlines’ frequent flyer program website was a victim of persistent distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Once bitten, twice shy, Copa knew it needed more robust and advanced cybersecurity capabilities, so the airline turned to […]

    In Pictures: FTE and APEX Host Joint Event in Singapore
     | Written by Caroline Ku
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    FTE APEX ASIA EXPO took place at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore last week. During the tw0-day event, attendees heard airline, airport and supplier representatives talk about about retail solutions, automation, biometric technology, in-flight connectivity and more. The best innovations from airline passenger experience in the region were also recognized at […]

    Cover Story: Will Netflix’s Personalized Content Artwork Be a Draw For Airlines?
     | Written by Tomas Romero
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    Netflix uses an algorithm to offer up highly personalized content artwork to subscribers online. Could the concept take flight? Anyone who’s ever binge watched all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls on Netflix and then found themselves inundated with suggestions for 1990s rom-com shows and movies about sisterhood and traveling pants can tell you that Netflix […]

    Gen Z’s Online Shopping Habits Expected to Translate on Board, Says Inmarsat
    November 18, 2019  | Written by Jordan Yerman
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    Dominic Walters, vice-president of Marketing Communications and Strategy, Inmarsat Aviation, at FTE APEX ASIA EXPO in Singapore. Image: Kok Wee Lim A study of Generation Z’s travel spending habits exposes a larger trend in how nearly all airline passengers have trained themselves to shop in flight. Twenty-six dollars doesn’t sound like a lot of money […]