ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT
on board one of its aircraft. The system will undoubtedly compete with the award-winning BoardConnect system from Lufthansa Systems and also Row 44s’ wireless streaming solution, launched with Allegiant Air, amongst others. A few of the small players announced new
product ranges to add to their portfolio and better meet the increasingly wide differences in requirements from airlines. digEcor announced it will now be offering to airlines and consumers ruggedised Samsung Galaxy Tabs (including additional battery life) as well as a gambling app that will allow gamers to play simple casino games whilst in the air. These are exciting times for airlines, IFEC
vendors and content suppliers as new technologies add to the passenger experience.
APEX Elections At the APEX AGM, Linda Celestino, of Oman Air (regular columnist in our Four Corners p48) was elected president of the association with Alfy Veretto of Virgin America as her deputy.
APEX 2013 Dates for the diary next year are: September 9 - 12 in Anaheim, California.
2012 AWARD WINNERS
Connectivity was in the headlights at the Passenger Choice and Avion Awards where Lufthansa Systems BoardConnect picked up another award (having won a Crystal Cabin award earlier in the year) with the Avion for Best Single Achievement in Passenger Experience. Row 44 was also celebrating as its connectivity partner. Norwegian picked up the Passenger Choice award for Best Inflight Connectivity & Communications.
PASSENGER CHOICE AWARDS: Best Overall Passenger Experience (Over 50 IFE EQUIPPED IN FLEET) – Emirates Best Overall Passenger Experience (Up to 50 IFE EQUIPPED IN FLEET) – Virgin America Best in Region: Africa – South African Airways Best in Region: Americas – Virgin America Best in Region: Asia and Australasia – SriLankan Best in Region: Europe – Virgin Atlantic Best in Region: Middle East – Emirates Best Inflight Publication – Southwest Airlines Best IFE User Interface – Virgin America Best Inflight Connectivity & Communications – Norwegian Best Inflight Video – Kingfisher Airlines Best Cabin Ambiance – Virgin America Best Food & Beverage – Singapore Airlines Best Ground Experience – Kingfisher Airlines Lifetime Achievement Award - Leigh Mantle
AVION AWARDS: APEX also handed out four Avion Awards to member companies that have enjoyed tremendous success in their field and projects. These awards – presented to both airlines and
vendors – were judged by industry peers and members of the media.
Best Single Achievement in Passenger Experience Airline – Brussels Airlines: The New Long Haul Cabin Vendor – Lufthansa Systems: BoardConnect
Best Achievement in Technology Airline – Delta Air Lines for Demystifying the Checked Baggage Experience Vendor – Panasonic for the eXTV
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