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Expliseat Poised for North America Growth with Increased Capacity, $41M New Funding
June 18, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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The latest funding round for French seating manufacturer Expliseat saw the company secure $41 million in fundraising, marking the largest capital increase in its history. Together with the opening of a 6,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Angers, France last September, and a rebrand to reflect its evolution into a “full-fledged industry disruptor,” the company is poised […]

Culinary Collaborations: How Partnerships with Celebrity Chefs Enhance In-Flight Dining
June 17, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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With in-flight meal services being a defining factor of the passenger experience, especially in premium cabins, airlines are keen to make waves with their onboard cuisine. In this article, IFSA explores how partnerships between chefs with Michelin-star-level expertise and a deep connection to regional flavors have become the new normal. Turn of the Millenium Sparks […]

Meta Calls Aviation to Action with Immersive Technologies at FTE EMEA 2025
June 13, 2025  | Written by APEX Staff
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A landmark keynote at APEX FTE EMEA 2025 in Dublin revealed how immersive technology and artificial intelligence have moved from experimental to aviation-ready tools. Delegates witnessed a defining moment as Meta urged the industry to accelerate transformation through extended reality and digital content ecosystems. Meta Head of XR in Travel Bastian Schütz showcased how airlines […]

Immersive Skies: APEX FTE EMEA Panel Explores the Potential of Mixed Reality Onboard 
June 12, 2025  | Written by APEX Staff
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Yesterday, during a panel discussion at APEX FTE EMEA focused on in-flight innovation, thought leaders from Meta and its partner MSM.digital, Emirates and TUI examined how immersive technology, especially mixed reality, could redefine in-flight entertainment (IFE). Anchored around an introduction to Meta’s in-flight experience program, the session emphasized a future where the passenger experience transcends […]

AI Takes Flight: FTE Innovation Hub Unites Aviation and Startups at Microsoft in Dublin
June 11, 2025  | Written by APEX Staff
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Innovation leaders from across the global air transport industry convened on Tuesday at Microsoft in Dublin for the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub. Nearly 100 aviation executives, airport authorities, technology providers, and startup founders joined forces to address some of the industry’s most urgent challenges. The gathering marked a shift from […]

Experts Chart a Multi-Orbit Future for Inflight Connectivity at APEX TECH 2025
June 6, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Industry Leaders Share Strategy Shifts, Passenger Insights, and Satellite Solutions A pivotal capstone session at APEX TECH 2025 opened the morning of Day One with a forward-focused discussion on inflight connectivity (IFC) strategy. Held in Los Angeles on May 20, the panel examined how airlines and solution providers adapt to changing passenger expectations and a […]

Spotify’s Audiobooks and Video Podcasts Take to the Skies for the First Time with United Airlines
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Audio streaming giant Spotify and United Airlines have announced a strategic partnership that will bring Spotify’s streaming services to United’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens. Spotify’s Streaming Library Comes to the Sky As of June 5, passengers aboard United’s fleet of 680 aircraft equipped with modern 4K, Bluetooth-enabled seatback screens (more than 130,000 seatback screens) can […]

Industry Voices Push for Agile and Personalized Inflight Content at APEX TECH 2025
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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A pivotal capstone workshop titled “Future Onboard Content – Diversity & Discovery” brought together aviation and entertainment leaders during the final day of APEX TECH 2025. Held in Los Angeles on May 21, the concluding workshop session focused on strategies to elevate inflight content. Airline executives, content studios, technology providers, and connectivity partners gathered in […]

Cathay Dining Champions Sustainable Catering with Innovative Food Waste Segregation System
June 5, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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In a noteworthy step towards sustainable aviation catering, Cathay Dining, the in-flight catering subsidiary of Cathay Group, has launched an innovative food waste segregation warewash system. With this advancement, Cathay Dining becomes the first airline caterer in Hong Kong to implement large-scale food recycling for inbound passengers.  From Inbound Food Waste to Renewable Energy Cathay […]