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AIX 2024: MAYA Business-Class Suite Concept Unveiled by Collins, Panasonic Avionics
May 28, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Collins Aerospace (Collins) and Panasonic Avionics have jointly unveiled MAYA, a new business-class suite concept focused on the next generation of millennial and Gen-Z travelers, at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.  During an in-depth demonstration of the suite, Collins’ VP and General Manager of Interiors Christoph Blanc said MAYA was designed from a […]

AIX 2024: IdeaNova Debuts Inplay Edge; SPI Selects IdeaNova’s DRM Technology for RAVE IFE
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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IdeaNova Technologies (IdeaNova) has made two announcements at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX): The company has launched Inplay Edge, which enables content caching to allow for more efficient use of an airline’s in-flight connectivity services. It has also been selected by Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) to provide the Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology across […]

AIX 2024: Airbus Reveals New A330neo Airspace Cabin Features, Showcases AA’s Upcoming A321XLR Interiors
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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At its annual media briefing, Airbus unveiled a new product standard for its A330neo Airspace cabin, which will be available from 2027 onwards, and invited American Airlines (AA) onstage to share details of plans for the cabin interiors onboard its incoming A321XLRs.  The new A330neo Airspace cabin is an updated version of the original product, […]

Dr. Joe Leader Highlights Era of Change for ULCCs in the US
May 23, 2024  | Written by Joe Leader
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I love ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines for the incredible value that they provide, but the value provided by both got exponentially better last week. After change fee waivers by US airlines across the majority of their fares, passengers have unfortunately been conditioned to avoid these carriers due to the perceived risks and […]

Collaboration, Digitalization & Standardization Key to Faster Certification of Cabin Innovations, Say APEX/RedCabin Webinar Panelists
May 17, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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An insightful webinar co-hosted by APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader and RedCabin Founder and CEO Monica Wick this week saw senior leaders from airlines, OEMs and suppliers explore how to speed up the certification process for innovative new cabin interiors products.  Collaboration will Always be King All panelists agreed that early collaboration between all relevant […]

APEX, RedCabin to Host Webinar on Certifying New Aircraft Cabin Innovations
May 10, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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APEX and RedCabin are coming together on Tuesday May 14 at 11:00 AM EDT to broadcast an hour-long live webinar focused on “Accelerating Aircraft Cabin Innovation Certifications.” Register here. Hosted jointly by APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader and RedCabin Founder and CEO Monica Wick, the webinar will feature esteemed panelists including Mike Thompson, Manager of […]

Loop Chair Concept from Studio ID Champions Circular Design 
May 3, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Daniel Clucas and Isabella Pour, who co-founded design agency Studio ID Design in December 2023, are the brains behind a new aircraft seating concept dubbed the “Loop Chair,” which is based on the philosophy of circular design.  Although Clucas worked with Acumen Design Associates for 16 years on exciting projects including JetBlue’s Mint and Studio […]

Libélula Books Promotes Value of Read-Along Content for Children Onboard
April 24, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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APEX Insights chats with the CEO of Libélula Books Bethany McAllister about why she believes her company’s “Bella’s World” series of read-along audiobooks and videobooks for children aged five to eight are a great addition to an airlines’ in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering.  Based in Michigan in the US, startup company Libélula Books has created a […]