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Aeroméxico Becomes First Non-US Carrier to Win APEX Best Global Airline in North America Award
February 3, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Today, APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader attended an Awards Ceremony in the Aeroméxico hangar at Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to celebrate the crowning of Aeroméxico as 2026 APEX Best Global Airline in North America based entirely on independently verified passenger feedback. Cirium was also in attendance to recognize that Aeroméxico had won […]

Spafax and Oman Air Renew ARIA Partnership to Advance Premium In-flight Entertainment
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Spafax and Oman Air have renewed their in-flight entertainment (IFE) partnership for another four years, extending a collaboration that has shaped the airline’s ARIA platform since 2020. The new agreement focuses on smarter curation, data insight, and brand strategy to improve how passengers discover and enjoy entertainment onboard. The first content cycle under the renewed […]

APEX TECH 2026: Industry Voices Push for Agile, Rights-Aware Inflight Content
February 1, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026 in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the second workshop session entitled “From Studio to Screen: Managing Rights within the Future Content Mix” brought together aviation leaders to address a critical challenge: examine how inflight content strategies must evolve as connectivity enables streaming-like behavior onboard. Airline executives, technology providers, loyalty specialists, and connectivity […]

APEX TECH 2026: LEO Connectivity Reshapes Airline Strategy and Passenger Expectations
January 31, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026, in-flight connectivity (IFC) took center stage. Tuesday’s panel, moderated by Runway Girl Network Founder, Editor, and Publisher Mary Kirby, brought together three leaders with distinct perspectives across the connectivity ecosystem: Viasat VP of Global Aviation Partners & Service Delivery Brian Simone; Telesat Vice President, Aviation Philippe Schleret; and ThinKom Chairman and […]

APEX TECH 2026: Engineering the Next Phase of Connected Travel
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026, the engineering behind connected travel was at the center of a panel discussion moderated by Inflight Magazine Editor Satu Dahl. The session brought together four leaders with distinct perspectives: Reaktor Aero Head of IFEC Engineering Walter Berggren; PXCom CEO Cyril Jean; Air India Head, IFEC, Digital & Tech, Premjith Manapetty; and […]

APEX TECH 2026: Building a Unified Digital Ecosystem Across the Connected Cabin
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026, maximizing digital integration and enabling streaming took the spotlight during a panel moderated by Runway Girl Network Founder Mary Kirby. The session brought together five leaders with different perspectives across the in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) industry: Safran VP Products and Strategy Ben Asmar; Bluebox Avionics CEO Kevin Clark; Panasonic Avionics […]

APEX TECH 2026: Air India Embraces Customer-First Transformation Using Inflight Experience
January 30, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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As APEX TECH 2026 came to a close, Air India Vice President CX Strategy and Intelligence Anjali Birla delivered the final keynote, sharing how the airline is using customer insight, technology, and inflight experience to guide one of the most ambitious transformations in global aviation. Speaking with APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader, Birla outlined how […]

APEX TECH 2026: Edge Caching and Streaming Reshape the Future of Inflight Content
January 28, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At APEX TECH 2026, the software layer behind in-flight entertainment (IFE) took center stage during a panel moderated by APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader. The session brought together five industry leaders with different perspectives: Siden Head of Business Development and Partnerships Glenn Gonzales, Safran Senior Director of Passenger Services Clare Josey, Quvia Aviation Product Manager […]

APEX TECH 2026: Inside United’s Approach to In-Flight Engagement with Kinective Media
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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United Airlines opened the second day of APEX TECH at Los Angeles International Airport with a keynote that reframed how in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) contribute to airline performance. Titled “United’s Kinective Media: Turning Passenger Satisfaction into Major Airline NPS and RASM Increases,“ the session featured APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader in conversation with United […]