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Events

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

26 March 2012
Educational Event: Onboard Experience
Hamburg, Germany

16-18 April 2012
TV Market Conference
Brighton, England

22-23 May 2012
Technology Committee (TC) Meeting
Burbank, California USA 

12-14 June 2012
APEX/APOT/IFSA Event
Incheon, South Korea

17-20 September 2012
APEX 2012 EXPO
Long Beach, California USA
 

Awards

Awards

 

Airlines are encouraged to distribute information to their passenger database, through social media, via print collateral and on their website using the logos and collateral provided by APEX. Member airlines are asked to invite customers to vote online at  www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry form by 30 June 2011

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A network of the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies committed to elevating the level of the passenger experience. APEX membership offers you a wide range of opportunities to excel in your industry. APEX will keep you current with the latest industry news, trends and developments and allow you to foster relationships with clients and colleagues from around the world. Membership in the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) offers a wide array of benefits that enable companies and IFE professionals to make informed decisions and stay abreast of current trends and technological developments in the industry. Learn more about exclusive access to APEX member benefits.

APEXnews SmartBrief
I am sustained by the tranquility of an upright and loyal heart.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Peter Stuyvesant,Dutch-American statesman -More
Register now: March APEX Education Event in Hamburg
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
APEX is hosting an Education Event on Monday 26 March 2012 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany.  -More
United, Continental reservation system merger on track for March
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
The reservation systems employed by the merging United Airlines and Continental Airlines will be fully integrated by the end  -More
Interested in hosting an APEX Technology Committee Meeting?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
APEX Technology Committee (TC) Meetings feature presentations by leading technical experts in the IFE and communications indu -More
Fate of Gulf Air is up in the air
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
A special government panel in Bahrain will decide whether Gulf Air will continue to operate with losses, take measures to tri -More
American Airlines unveils new business-class seating
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
American Airlines has revealed that business-class seating on the new Boeing 777-300ERs will transform into fully flat beds l -More
Smartphone app translates airport signage into Mandarin
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Chinese travelers can use a new smartphone application to translate signage into Mandarin at airports in Amsterdam and Paris. -More
Save the date for the APEX 2012 EXPO!
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Mark your calendars today for the APEX 2012 EXPO, which will be held 17-20 September in Long Beach, Calif., USA.  -More
US Airways may have a future with AMR, CEO says
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
US Airways confirms that it is looking into a merger with American Airlines.  -More
Self-service yoga room opens at San Francisco airport
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
There's a new twist at the San Francisco International Airport -- a self-service yoga room.  -More
New website helps infatuated fliers reconnect
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
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MAS, Qantas put plans for a new premium airline on hold
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways have reportedly joined forces to draw up plans for a premium airline that would be based -More
The growing appeal of premium economy seating
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
The demand for premium economy seating has been growing as more travelers forgo business- and first-class airfares for an upg -More
Airbus will build 51 aircraft for AviancaTaca
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
AviancaTaca says it is buying 51 aircraft from Airbus to help keep its fleet modern and to venture into new South American ma -More
Alaska Airlines gives last rites to meal tray prayer cards
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Alaska Airlines has decided to end its practice of dishing out prayer cards with its meal trays.  -More
Another record year for Düsseldorf International Airport
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:13 -0500
Read Dusseldorf International news release. -More

 

Industry News

 

Howard Lefkowitz of Row 44 on Ka-band: ‘It’s not ready.’ Part 1
20-Jun-2011

Row 44’s Chief Commercial Officer speaks candidly in an interview about the readiness of Ka-band for inflight connectivity; and if competitors Aircell and Row 44 agree on little else, they agree that Ka-band will not be a realistic solution before 2015. .... >>more

It’s Still About the Weight and Cost of Fuel
20-Jun-2011

As ticket prices and ancillary fees look for a ceiling, renewed focus on reducing weight is essential to airline profitability, sending a signal to seat manufacturers and IFE providers. .... >>more


Are consumers indiffernt to Early Window? Maybe, says survey

3-Jun-2011

Even as the lifecycle of Early Window movies in IFE further and further contracts, airlines cling to the belief that Early Window availability is crucial to passengers’ positive impression of the IFE offering. But are passengers truly that sensitive to what is new versus that which is just a little older? .... >>more

Cabins: Time to quit the comfort zone 
16-May-2011

Cabins are changing, and they need to. Some of the reasons are obvious, others less so. But the pressure to do the cabin differently is now so great that the next ten years could see more real change than the previous 30 or more.... >>more

3D – No Deal
29-Apr-2011

“Things can only get better,” according to the song. Maybe so, but it looks as if high-definition (HD) is going to be the biggest treat served up on in-seat screens for some time to come.... >>more

‘Seat-centric’ may be the new buzzword, but what—exactly—does it mean?
29-Apr-2011

As predicted, “seat-centric” IFE was front and center at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany earlier this month, reflected by new products... >>more

Next Generation Aircraft Cabins
29-Apr-2011

Anyone comparing the cabins of aircraft being delivered today versus those of even 10 years ago cannot fail to see the huge advancement that has been made in terms of interior design.... >>more

 

Association News
REGISTER NOW: March APEX Education Event in Hamburg
APEX is hosting an Education Event on Monday 26 March 2012 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. This event will cover topics from many aspects of the passenger experience industry, including: Cabin Trends, Consumer Devices, Seat Power, Mood Lighting, Seat & IFE integration and much more! The event is open to APEX members and nonmembers at a special discounted rate. View the tentative agenda and register today!

APEX session at CES brings in more than 100 attendees

The APEX session "Consumer Devices in the Air" was a great success at this year's International CES. More than 100 APEX members and industry insiders attended the session, which focused on the offerings available for consumer electronics inflight. Thank you to our speakers and attendees. Stay tuned for access to an audio recording of the session.

Save the date for the APEX 2012 EXPO!

Mark your calendars today for the APEX 2012 EXPO which will be held 17-20 September in Long Beach, Calif., USA. Registration will open late spring 2012. It is the industry's four-day premier event featuring top-notch education and the latest and most comprehensive display of airline-related technologies, products and services. Last year's event attracted more than 2,300 aviation professionals who all have one thing in common: commitment to improving the airline passenger experience. Make sure you don't miss APEX 2012 EXPO!


APEX to host education workshop at 2012 International CES

5-Dec-2011
Join APEX at the 2012 International CES on 12 January 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada USA for an educational workshop on wireless communication titled "Consumer Electronics in the Air." With more passengers bringing their personal electronic devices onto aircrafts, learn what the experts are forecasting for future fliers. Airline Passenger Experience magazine editor Jon Norris will serve as moderator. To register, please visit here and select the Wireless Communications track.


Save the Date: APEX TV Market Conference
21-Nov-2011
Be sure to mark your calendars for the TV Market Conference, which will be held at the Brighton Dome, 16-18 April in Brighton, England...>>more


2012 APEX advertising and sponsorship opportunities now available
21-Nov-2011 
Interested in advertising in an APEX publication or sponsoring an APEX event in 2012? Now you can!...>>more
 

APEX TC meeting update
11-Nov-2011 

The Technology Committee (TC) meeting has wrapped up in Burbank, California USA. We had a great turnout, 176 attendees!...>>more

APEX announced new officers and board members
15-Sept-2011 

The election of a new president, vice president and three new members of its board of directors was announced during the Annual General Meeting, held on the final day of APEX 2011 EXPO in Seattle. Chris Babb, senior product manager - customer experience, Delta Air Lines will succeed Patrick Brannelly of Emirates as APEX president...>>more

Passenger Choice Awards winners announced at APEX 2011 EXPO
12-Sept-2011

Awards were handed out in 14 categories, including Best Overall Passenger Experience. 2011 marks the second year for the awards program, which has already become a benchmark for excellence in the airline passenger experience industry...>>more

Member feedback survey extended until 1 September
23-Aug-2011

APEX has extended the deadline for members to respond to an online survey designed to help leadership improve the association...>>more 

APEX 2011 EXPO space is nearly sold out!
23-Aug-2011

APEX is pleased to announce that exhibit space at APEX 2011 EXPO is nearly sold out!... >>more<

APEX Yearly Recap & Nominations Announcement
20-Jun-2011

Just over one year ago, the membership approved the transformation from WAEA to APEX, which prompted many changes essential to the growth and future vitality for the association. .... >>more

APEX TC’s High Definition Working Group targets November for completion
20-Jun-2011

The APEX Technology Committee’s HD Working Group is progressing toward a revision of APEX 0403 Version 1.2, “Digital Content Delivery Methodology for Airline In-Flight Entertainment Systems” that would include Best Practices for high definition content for submission to the Technology Committee at its November 2011 meeting in Southern California. .... >>more

APEX to Launch New Magazine in August
17-Jun-2011

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is re-launching the association’s quarterly magazine and is delighted to announce that it will make its much anticipated launch this August, in time for the APEX 2011 EXPO being held in Seattle, 12 – 15 September 2011. .... >>more

Passenger Choice Awards Deadline, 30-June-2011
10-Jun-2011

Airlines are encouraged to distribute information to their passenger database, through social media, via print collateral and on their website using the logos and collateral provided by APEX. Member airlines are asked to invite customers to vote online at www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry form by 30 June 2011. .... >>more

 

 

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