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Virgin Atlantic CEO Positions Airline as Entertainment Brand, Announces Major Loyalty Programme Overhaul
October 30, 2024  | Written by Dirk Singer
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Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is positioning the British carrier as more than just an airline, describing it as an “entertainment company” reshaping the traditional airline business model. Speaking with APEX CEO Dr Joe Leader at the APEX Global EXPO in Long Beach, Weiss emphasised that Virgin Atlantic views itself as a three-pillar organisation spanning […]

Thai Airways Partners with Neo Space Group for In-Flight Connectivity Upgrade
 | Written by Dirk Singer
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Thai Airways International has selected Neo Space Group (NSG), Saudi Arabia’s leading satellite services provider, to implement new in-flight connectivity solutions across its fleet. The agreement, announced at the APEX Global EXPO in Long Beach on October 30, 2024, will enable passengers to access up to 200 Mbps of internet speed. The connectivity upgrade will […]

Delta Air Lines Introduces Industry-First Accessible Flight Map Technology
October 29, 2024  | Written by Dirk Singer
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Delta Air Lines and FlightPath3D unveiled a new flight map designed specifically for travellers with low-vision disabilities, marking a significant step forward in making air travel more accessible. The announcement, made at the APEX Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, details the enhanced map system that is being rolled out across more than 650 aircraft […]

ASG Partners with Maxposure to Launch Wireless IFE Solution, Building on Aviation Tech Legacy
 | Written by Dirk Singer
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Miami-based Avionics Support Group (ASG) announced a strategic partnership with content provider Maxposure Limited to deliver a new wireless in-flight entertainment (w-IFE) system for the Americas market. The collaboration announced at APEX Global EXPO, marks ASG’s latest step in a journey that began with certifying the world’s first fixed electronic flight bag mount. “Partnering with […]

Airlines Navigate Complex Path to Greener Cabin Services
 | Written by Dirk Singer
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Industry leaders gathered at the IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach to discuss the challenging transition toward more sustainable in-flight services. They revealed the complex web of operational, financial, and environmental trade-offs airlines face in pursuing greener operations. The panel, featuring representatives from Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines, highlighted how the industry’s approach […]

IFE Evolution: Moving to Connected Journey Experiences
 | Written by Dirk Singer
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The latest Inflight Entertainment (IFE) trends reveal a significant shift from traditional content delivery to sophisticated, psychology-driven passenger experiences. This was the outcome of a panel discussion at APEX Global EXPO, moderated by Maryann Simpson, Director at Jetway Communications, which featured insights from three airline IFE leaders: Dominic Green, Director of In-Flight Entertainment at United […]

Breeze Airways’ Path to Profitability: Balancing Premium Service with Low-Cost Operations
 | Written by Dirk Singer
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In an interview at APEX-IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, Breeze Airways‘ Chief Guest Officer Fiona Kiesel outlined how the airline is rethinking the low-cost carrier model while achieving its first profitable quarter in 2024. Speaking with APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader, Kiesel detailed the airline’s approach to combining premium service with cost-effective operations. “We’re […]

Air Canada’s Digital Vision: AI-Powered Personalisation Takes Center Stage at APEX
October 28, 2024  | Written by Dirk Singer
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In the opening session at APEX Global EXPO in Long Beach, Air Canada’s President and CEO Michael Rousseau outlined an ambitious technological transformation strategy, positioning artificial intelligence at the core of the airline’s future passenger experience. Speaking with BBC presenter Michelle Fleury, Rousseau detailed Air Canada’s AI commitment, with over 75 people working full-time on […]

Spirit Airlines CCO Outlines Transformation Strategy 
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Spirit Airlines‘ Chief Commercial Officer Matthew Klein provided insights into the carrier’s strategic transformation and future outlook during a discussion with APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California. Spirit has embarked on a significant operational and brand transformation following the blocked JetBlue merger earlier this year and ongoing […]