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APEX TECH 2026: How Airlines Are Redefining the Connected Cabin
January 27, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026, the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) took center stage during a panel moderated by APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader. The session brought together three airline leaders with different perspectives: Air India Vice President of CX Strategy and Intelligence Anjali Birla, International Airlines Group (IAG) IFEC Strategy, Ops and Performance […]

Riyadh Air Opts for NSG Connectivity On Board Incoming A321neos
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Riyadh Air has selected Neo Space Group (NSG) to provide in-flight connectivity (IFC) services on its incoming Airbus A321neo fleet. The carrier ordered 60 of the type in October 2024. Both Riyadh Air and NSG are part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is the driving force behind the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative […]

APEX TECH 2026: Inside Aeroméxico’s Data-Driven Strategy for IFE, Connectivity, and Personalization
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Aeroméxico Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer Andrés Castañeda Ochoa opened APEX TECH 2026 by challenging the industry to rethink how it defines progress in in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC). Speaking to an audience of technology and passenger experience leaders at LAX, Castañeda argued that the next phase of in-flight experience depends on a disciplined […]

How Siden’s Edge Intelligence will Enhance SKYFive Arabia’s A2G In-flight Connectivity
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Siden has partnered with SKYFive Arabia to combine its onboard caching and edge intelligence with SKYFive’s air-to-ground connectivity network. The partnership brings Siden’s AI-driven caching platform together with SKYFive Arabia’s A2G network to improve streaming performance, reduce bandwidth strain, and support new digital services onboard. Together, the two companies are positioning in-flight connectivity (IFC) as […]

Beyond the Box: How West Entertainment is Re-Engineering the IFEC Ecosystem
January 26, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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In-flight entertainment is shedding its skin. Once defined by static catalogues refreshed on a 60-day cycle, the industry is pivoting toward a dynamic, data-driven, and rights-aware content ecosystem. As airlines face the complexity of this new landscape, West Entertainment is positioning itself not just as a content provider, but as a technical bridge between airlines […]

APEX TECH 2026: Meet APEX Director Dimitrios Tsirangelos, Who Believes IFEC is on the Cusp of True Personalization
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Spafax SVP Global Business Development and Growth Dimitrios Tsirangelos has been involved in the passenger experience industry for over three decades, and remembers attending one of the first World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) events. In December 2025, he became a newly appointed member of the APEX Board of Directors. APEX Insights spoke with him to […]

Edelweiss Selects Thompson VantageXL+ for A350 Business Class
January 21, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) has announced it will provide business-class seats for Edelweiss’ Airbus A350 fleet. Edelweiss has become the first European airline to select the new VantageXL+ for its A350 business-class cabins. The program highlights the airline’s focus on improving long-haul comfort while showcasing the latest evolution of TAS’ Vantage seating platform. VantageXL+ Debuts […]

Emirates to Shift Vegan Offerings Away from Plant-Based Meat, Embrace Whole Foods
January 19, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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During ‘Veganuary,’ Emirates has announced it is developing new concepts for the vegan food offerings both on board and in its lounges to reflect the growing health and wellness trend focused on consuming minimally processed ingredients. The dishes in question will be available to passengers from 2027.  In its 2024 and 2025 Veganuary news releases, […]

Lufthansa Group to Install Starlink on Approximately 850 Aircraft
January 15, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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The Lufthansa Group will deploy Starlink’s high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC) service fleetwide across all airlines, totaling approximately 850 aircraft, with the first flights offering the service expected to take place in the second half of this year. Starlink Offers Airline Groups Consistent IFC Across the Board With this announcement, Lufthansa Group becomes the largest airline […]