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Kontron Expands Operations Equipment Portfolio
October 25, 2016  | Written by Howard Slutsken
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APEX Insight: Kontron introduced its new Ace Flight 4608 server at APEX EXPO in Singapore today. Designed to meet sophisticated communication application requirements, it will enhance airlines’ in-flight operations. Well-known for its work with onboard embedded computing and connectivity, Kontron has recently introduced new equipment that will enhance airlines’ in-flight operations. Introduced today, Kontron’s new Ace Flight […]

APEX EXPO: Panasonic Avionics News Roundup
 | Written by APEX Staff
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APEX Insight: Panasonic Avionics has been busy making a whole series of announcements at APEX EXPO in Singapore. Here’s a roundup of the company’s biggest announcements from Day One of the trade show. Panasonic eX1 Selected for Aeroméxico’s 737 MAX Fleet Aeroméxico’s new 60-aircraft order of Boeing 737 MAXs will be equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ […]

PXCom Navigates China With City Guides From Bamboo Compass
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: PXCom has signed a major agreement with Bamboo Compass to provide a wide range of new editorial content to the Asian market. PXCom has partnered with Bamboo Compass to add a series of Chinese city guides to its content catalog. Owned by CTrip, a website for airfares and vacation packages, Bamboo Compass is a […]

Bloomberg Media Distribution Partners With Premium Entertainment Publishers
 | Written by Kristina Velan
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APEX Insight: Bloomberg Media Distribution has added a number of big-name publishers to its portfolio, including The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Mexican news outlet El Financiero and media start-up STAT. Announced yesterday, Bloomberg Media Distribution has added a number of big-name publishers to its portfolio. New text and video titles available for distribution include The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, […]

US DOT ACCESS Committee Closed Captioning Resolution Delayed
 | Written by Ari Magnusson
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APEX Insight: After failing to reach consensus on closed captioning regulations, the US DOT ACCESS Committee is scheduled to meet again on November 2, with the aim of producing a final report on by the end of the year. APEX executive director Russ Lemieux presented on the latest updates from the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) […]

digEcor Becomes Prominent Player for In-Seat Power With Large Order From AirAsia
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: In a market dominated by Astronics, Mirus and AirAsia’s selection of digEcor’s in-seat power solution is a big win for the Australian-based in-flight entertainment hardware and solutions provider. digEcor is debuting its GLIDE in-seat power solution with partner IFPL on AirAsia’s Airbus A320neos, a step change for the company, which is better known for its […]

A Portal Beyond Wi-Fi: Reaktor Wins Best In-Flight Connectivity Innovation Award
 | Written by Ari Magnusson
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APEX Insight: Reaktor was acknowledged at last night’s APEX Awards ceremony after taking the award for “Best In-Flight Connectivity Innovation” for Finnair’s Nordic Sky Wi-Fi portal. Available on Finnair’s Airbus A350 fleet, the Nordic Sky Wi-Fi portal connects passengers to a vast range of services beyond wireless Internet. Reaktor, the Helsinki-based digital agency who designed and developed […]

American Airlines’ Original Audio Programming With Exclusive Content Wins APEX Award
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: American Airlines took home the award for “Best Original Audio” at last night’s APEX Awards ceremony. American Airlines has turned in-flight entertainment into a branded cross-platform experience with the release of electro-pop group St. Lucia’s sophomore album, Matter, on its Center Stage audio channel. The campaign coincided with a feature in the in-flight magazine, American […]

APEX Awards Best Passenger Comfort Innovation: Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350 Next-Gen Business Class
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: Singapore Airlines took home the award for “Best Passenger Comfort Innovation” for its A350 Next-Gen Business Class at last night’s APEX Awards ceremony. Developed in partnership with JPA Design, the Singapore Airline’s new business class was designed with comfort, user intuition and convenience in mind. At 28 inches, the seat width is 50 percent wider than most in […]

Where Does Google Fit Into the Passenger Experience?
October 24, 2016  | Written by Caroline Ku
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APEX Insight: According to Google’s Max Coppin, the company’s purpose is to answer user queries and make information accessible – something that can easily be applied to the travel industry. As the modern traveler embraces connected platforms, living online and discovering the world through digital media, interactions with technology have elevated the smartphone from device to personal […]