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Oneworld Connect Announces First Partner, Fiji Airways
June 4, 2018  | Written by Emma Kelly
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APEX Insight: Fiji Airways will be the first partner in the oneworld alliance’s new Connect program, that is designed to further expand the reach of the global alliance, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. Announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia, on June 3, oneworld Connect will allow the […]

EAD Aerospace Expands STC Portfolio for GX Installation
June 1, 2018  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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APEX Insight: Thanks to multiple new supplemental type certificates, EAD Aerospace is now certified to install Honeywell’s JetWave hardware on most Airbus aircraft types with the help of its unique Satcom Universal Mounting System. EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA to install Honeywell’s JetWave hardware on Airbus A330-200, […]

Delta’s New Uniforms Feature High-Tech Textiles, Designer Zac Posen Says
May 31, 2018  | Written by Jenny Peters
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APEX Insider: Delta Air Lines launched its new “Passport Plum” uniforms, designed by Zac Posen, on Tuesday with a series of in-flight fashion shows and a celebration in Beverly Hills, California. It took three years and an army of collaborators to create Delta’s newly launched uniform collection. Fashion designer and Project Runway judge Zac Posen led […]

VIDEO: Factorydesign’s Adam White on the Future of Aircraft Cabin Design
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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APEX Insight: In the latest episode of APEX Insider, creative director of Factorydesign Adam White describes how he envisages the aircraft cabin of the future and weighs in on the contentious subject of intellectual property. In this edition of APEX Insider, Factorydesign’s creative director, Adam White, recalls his company’s work on British Airways’ Concorde and […]

Condor Brings Gategroup’s Cost-Effective, Restaurant-Style Dining Concept On Board
May 30, 2018  | Written by Marisa Garcia
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APEX: Condor upgrades its menus beyond the traditional trolley tray, offering passengers full-plate dishes, while eliminating waste. Condor’s premium menu on short- and medium-haul flights will now feature ten full-plate dishes developed through a collaboration between Condor’s catering team and gategroup culinary experts, under the supervision of gategroup’s regional executive chef, Central Europe, Christoph Brandstaetter. […]

Personalization Is Key to Converting Airlines’ Mobile Traffic Into Bookings, Qubit Finds
May 29, 2018  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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APEX Insight: Personalization is what converts mobile traffic into sales, according to a recent report from Qubit titled “The Growing Influence of Mobile Discovery on Ecommerce Revenue.” Daniel Bensley, Qubit’s industry lead for Travel, explains how airlines can use machine learning to improve personalization during the mobile booking process. As part of a Qubit survey, over 4,000 […]

JetSuite Orders Up to 100 Zunum Aero Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
May 25, 2018  | Written by Ari Magnusson
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APEX Insight: A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to aviation is on the horizon. JetSuite has ordered up to 100 of Zunum Aero’s hybrid-electric aircraft, which is scheduled to enter the market in 2022. JetSuite will be the launch customer for Zunum Aero’s hybrid-electric aircraft, which is currently in development.  The Irvine-based charter operator […]

Qantas Upgrades Retailing With Personalization Features
May 24, 2018  | Written by Marisa Garcia
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APEX Insight: IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) was designed to make it easier for airlines to retail their products, giving brick and mortar and digital travel agents access to more product information. The new Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP) makes the most of these capabilities, offering customers the opportunity to explore the features of their booking, […]

APEX in Profile: Celie Navatel
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Celie Navatel Vice-President of Development Program Management Thales InFlyt Experience Born and raised in France, Celie joined Thales as an intern during her last year of engineering school. She has held several roles at the company including as system engineer, sales manager and program manager for British Airways and Air France. She is the proud mother […]

KLM Podcast Explores the Transformative Power of Travel
May 23, 2018  | Written by APEX Staff
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APEX Insight: KLM is attempting to reach customers in a creative and subtle way, with a podcast called “The Journey” that focuses on unique and transformative travel experiences rather than pushing sales and marketing messages. Say the word “podcast” and it sounds almost retro. As a genre, it’s been around since 2004, making it reasonably old […]