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From Toilet to Takeoff: Firefly Turns Sewage into SAF
May 10, 2024  | Written by Dirk Singer
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If Firefly Green Fuels CEO James Hygate has his way, your daily trips to the bathroom could help power your next flight. Hygate’s alternative fuels startup is on a mission to transform human waste, or sewage, into a valuable resource of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that could revolutionize air travel in the future. Speaking at […]

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 […]

APEX Content Market 2024: Atlântico Press to Enter Wireless IFE Market in Partnership with PXCom
April 5, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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At the 2024 APEX Content Market in Lisbon, APEX Insights Editor Stephanie Taylor spoke to Sales Manager at Atlântico Press Helena Cabral about the company’s plans to launch its own wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering, AP Play, in partnership with PXCom.  Founded in 1992, Atlântico Press is a Portuguese creative agency that distributes a range […]

APEX Announces Exclusive Partnership with PCIAW at Global EXPO
April 3, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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An exclusive new partnership between the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) will see the inclusion of a professional clothing pavilion at APEX / IFSA Global EXPO, which is taking place from October 28-30 in Long Beach, California.  The partnership will offer attendees at the APEX / IFSA […]

How Thales is Innovating in Line with Current IFEC Trends
March 29, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Thales InFlyt Experience CTO Tudy Bedou builds on the themes arising from the 2024 APEX TECH event to spotlight how Thales is incorporating the latest in-flight and connectivity (IFEC) technology into its solutions. During APEX TECH, APEX Insights Editor Stephanie Taylor chatted with Thales InFlyt Experience CTO Tudy Bedou, who believes “people want to have […]

APEX Regional Best in Entertainment Award Winners Announced at Content Market 2024
March 27, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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During a short ceremony at the 2024 APEX Content Market in Lisbon, Portugal, the association announced the winners of its regional APEX “Best in Entertainment” awards. The ceremony took place before the show’s official networking event, which included the legendary Content Market Quiz, sponsored by BBC Studios and hosted by Executive Director of Content Sales […]

APEX Content Market 2024: Virgin Atlantic Acquires All3Media International Content for IFE
March 26, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Virgin Atlantic has acquired a range of content from independent distributor All3Media International, including both new and returning series’ and documentaries, for its in-flight entertainment (IFE) catalog. As a result, the carrier’s IFE selection will now feature Two Brothers Pictures’ character-driven action thriller Boat Story and Story Films’ gripping psychological thriller Captivated. Virgin Atlantic has […]

Spafax’s Arthur Cuyugan on Transitioning to Cloud-Based Infrastructure
March 25, 2024  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Spafax has long worked with discerning airline clients including JetBlue and Qatar Airways. Recently, it deepened its partnership with the Lufthansa Group, which spans five carriers. As its business grows, both in terms of the number of customers and the company’s ambitions, it is important the content service provider’s technical capabilities can rise to the […]

Exploring the Evolution of In-Flight Wi-Fi at SXSW: Insights from JetBlue and Viasat
March 15, 2024  | Written by Dirk Singer
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At this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, a panel discussion featuring Mariya Stoyanova, Director of Product Development at JetBlue, and Edwin Edillon Jr., Product & Partnerships leader from Viasat, shed light on the evolving landscape of in-flight Wi-Fi and its impact on the passenger experience. The conversation delved into the challenges, innovations, and future […]