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6.4 October/November Issue
November 21, 2016  | Written by APEX Staff
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The Asia-Pacific region is quickly becoming the new center of gravity for the air travel industry. In a race to capture the region’s customers, airlines worldwide are investing in personalizing, enhancing and unifying the end-to-end passenger experience. Stay atop these trends at APEX EXPO in Singapore and read about them here. Browse, or download the online version of the […]

Buffett’s Billion-Dollar Bet & Branson’s Supersonic Jet: APEX Daily Experience Week in Review
November 18, 2016  | Written by APEX Staff
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Here are the most-read stories from this week’s APEX Daily Experience newsletters. To receive breaking passenger experience industry news in your inbox on a daily basis, subscribe here.  ViaSat Broadens IFEC Product Portfolio With Acronics Acquisition VIASAT | NOVEMBER 14, 2016 ViaSat today announced it has acquired aviation software company Arconics. The deal gives the satellite communications provider a new set of […]

How Bag Tag Innovations Are Speeding Up Passenger Processing
 | Written by Ari Magnusson
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APEX Insight: Two Netherlands-based companies have introduced smart self-tagging options with the aim of streamlining the check-in process. While easyJet has already implemented eezeetags’ simplified luggage sticker at Gatwick Airport, Bagtag expects that several airlines will begin offering its digital solution by the beginning of next year. With global passenger volume estimated to reach seven billion annually by 2034, […]

Buffett’s Billion-Dollar Bet & Branson’s Supersonic Jet: APEX Daily Experience Week in Review
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Here are the most-read stories from this week’s APEX Daily Experience newsletters. To receive breaking passenger experience industry news in your inbox on a daily basis, subscribe here.  ViaSat Broadens IFEC Product Portfolio With Acronics Acquisition VIASAT | NOVEMBER 14, 2016 ViaSat today announced it has acquired aviation software company Arconics. The deal gives the satellite communications provider a new set of […]

Travel Inspiration: Airports Prompt Creative Process
November 17, 2016  | Written by Shannon Tien
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APEX Insight: For many of us, the airport might not be the first place that comes to mind when contemplating the perfect creative workspace, but airports are opening their doors to artists, writers and musicians, inviting them to enhance, and get inspired by, the passenger experience. Some airports, such as Brisbane Airport and San Diego […]

APEX in Profile: David Withers
November 16, 2016  | Written by APEX Staff
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David Withers Chief Executive Officer digEcor David founded digEcor’s parent company, Total Aviation Solutions, in 2009, and has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. He is a former president of Boeing Defence Australia and was managing director for Smiths Aerospace (now GE Aviation’s Systems) after his time with Qantas Airways. David, […]

APEX in Profile: Yoram Elgrabli
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Yoram Elgrabli Managing Director, North and Central America El Al Israel Airlines Born and raised in Israel, and a former tank commander in the Israel Defense Forces, Yoram has more than 25 years’ tenure with El Al. As a seasoned team member with experience in finance, sales and operations, he also brings to this position […]

APEX in Profile: Yelena Obukhova
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Yelena Obukhova  Deputy Director, Inflight Services Air Astana Yelena has been deputy director of Inflight Services for five years and focuses on onboard product and in-flight entertainment. She has a dedicated team that she looks forward to working with every day. Prior to this role, Yelena spent roughly 10 years holding different positions in ground […]

Plush and Digital Finishes on Show at Aircraft Interiors Asia Expo
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: Digital finishings on textiles, seat coverings and thermoplastics are growing in popularity, and their presence on the Aircraft Interiors Asia tradeshow floor last month could not be missed. The future is digital – and plush. On the Aircraft Interiors Asia tradeshow floor, digital integration was seen in textiles, seat coverings and thermoplastics. Muirhead, […]

Less Is More: Mirus and Acro Lay the Groundwork for Seating Innovations
 | Written by Valerie Silva
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APEX Insight: Aircraft seating suppliers for the low-cost market Mirus and Acro are at the forefront of innovation in their sector. The former unveiled a customer design app at Aircraft Interiors International Asia and the latter showcased minimalist seat designs that optimize comfort, together proving that low-cost doesn’t equal low yields. At the center of Mirus Aircraft […]