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40 Success Stories: When Flame Brought Environmental Content to IFE
August 16, 2019  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, APEX Media is looking back at its members’ most significant achievements. Today, we look at how Flame Distribution is putting more nature-focused in-flight entertainment programming in front of airline passengers. Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) Founded in 2013, Flame Distribution is a […]

40 Success Stories: When Lufthansa Systems Premiered Wireless IFE
August 15, 2019  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, APEX Media is looking back at its members’ most significant achievements. Today, we revisit Lufthansa Systems’ introduction of wireless in-flight entertainment with its BoardConnect solution. Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) At ITB Berlin in March 2011, Lufthansa Systems premiered its BoardConnect wireless […]

2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Brinder Bhatia
August 14, 2019  | Written by APEX Staff
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Each year, APEX identifies an individual who embodies the association’s values of transforming the in-flight experience and pushing the industry forward. This year’s recipient, Brinder Bhatia, is no exception. His impressive career of over 40 years, most recently with Panasonic Avionics (formerly known as Matsushita Avionics Systems), helped build the organization into the powerhouse it […]

APEX Experience Magazine | Issue 9.4 | August – September 2019
 | Written by APEX Staff
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In honor of APEX EXPO’s 40th anniversary, we bring you a special edition that flashes back to the association’s humble beginnings, acknowledges the tireless work of its board members over the years and reveals some hilarious party stories.   40TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL A Flying Start The positive turnout of the very first conference led to […]

9.4 September/October Issue
 | Written by Kristina Velan
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In honor of APEX EXPO’s 40th anniversary, we bring you a special edition that flashes back to the association’s humble beginnings, acknowledges the tireless work of its board members over the years and unpacks the logistics of networking on the show floor and dance floor. Also in this issue: Cabin workspaces for business travelers, interactive […]

New Frontiers: Moving Maps Are Headed in a New Direction
 | Written by Katie Sehl
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One out of every two passengers checks the moving map during their flight, making it the most popular feature in the in-flight entertainment library. That’s why companies like FlightPath3D, Gotham Studios, Lufthansa Technik, Panasonic Avionics and Wcities are vying to push the map’s boundaries with geotainment and monetization layers. Interactive UX  Gone are the days […]

Down to the Route: Satellite Connectivity Where It’s Needed Most
 | Written by Marisa Garcia
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What good is global coverage for in-flight connectivity if it doesn’t distribute bandwidth where it’s most needed? Passengers don’t really care whether an airline has in-flight Wi-Fi coverage over Greenland if they’re not flying over it. With this in mind, Aditya Chatterjee, senior vice-president, Aero Market Segment Solutions at SES Networks, believes airlines may need […]

APEX Timeline: 1979 to 2019
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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The Airline Entertainment Conference takes place in Palm Springs in March. Elected officers meet in the offices of John Doremus to develop the framework and bylaws of the AEA in November.     A black-tie gala is added to the last day of the conference.       The conference travels to Munich, its first […]