Taking place at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, the theme of this year’s 2024 APEX Global EXPO is Transforming Air Transport. Over 3,000 attendees are anticipated from more than 100 airlines.
The APEX show floor will feature suppliers specialising in areas including inflight connectivity, content, in-seat power and cabin design. There is a 97% return rate on last year and this year’s first-time exhibitors include SpaceX Starlink, Convorelay, Eole, Letronics, Libeula Books, Imagik, NH Studioz, Onza Distribution, PCIAW, QVC and Skyted.
Largest ever show
In addition to browsing stands and talking with representatives of the companies present, attending provides an opportunity to learn from thought leadership experts about cutting-edge industry topics including AI, personalisation, IFE advancements, generating ancillary revenue, enhanced connectivity and supply chain challenges.
The speaker list includes some of the most influential names in the industry incuding Benjamin Smith, Group CEO of Air France-KLM; Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic; Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada; Xie Bing. President and CEO of Xiamen Air; Alex Wilcox, CEO of JSX; Andre Viljoen, Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways; Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air; Matthew Klein, EVP and COO of Spirit Airlines plus Paul Verhagen, EVP and CCO of SAS.
The exclusive unveiling of JetZero’s revolutionary blended-wing aircraft, which boasts a 50% reduction in fuel burn promises, to be a major highlight of the show. The groundbreaking innovation offers APEX airline members a glimpse into the future of sustainable air travel.
This year’s CEO Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Benjamin Smith, Group CEO of Air France-KLM. The award honours industry leaders who have dedicated their lives to the enhancement of the passenger experience and advancing the industry.
There promises to be plenty of dedication in that direction on the show floor. Exhibitors include the companies listed here.
Exhibitor preview
All3Media International
Inflight Entertainment: Independent distributor All3Media International will showcase a diverse range of programming, including Joan, the powerful drama starring Sophie Turner as real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington; Race Across the World, whose fourth season takes contestants across Southeast Asia and the fifth season of feel-good drama All Creatures Great and Small.
Booth 1621 – all3mediainternational.com
Burrana Inc.
Cabin Technology: Burrana will be showcasing the award-winning RISE In-Seat Power system offering fastest charge 15W USB-A and 60W USB-C ports plus lightest weight USB power that allows installation without seat re-certification and easy upgrades to 60W USB-C by changing outlets. RISA Power is now flying or on order on over 350 aircraft worldwide.
Booth 1237 – burrana.aero
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT
Inflight Entertainment: passengers with a premium live TV experience, offering top channels, including ESPN, CNN and FOX. Passengers can enjoy live sports, news, movies, shows and more on seatback screens or personal devices. New is an IPTV service for business aviation, delivering high-quality live programming through aircraft Wi-Fi without the need for hardware installation.
Booth 1425 – directv.com
IMG
Inflight Entertainment: IMG’s award-winning live sports channels SPORT 24 and SPORT 24 EXTRA, broadcast over 5,000 hours of live content, including Premier League and Formula 1.
Booth 1424 – sport24live.com
NH Studioz
Inflight Entertainment: NH Studioz library has over 2,500 Indian films across languages and genres, from cult classics and award-winning masterpieces to contemporary blockbusters. The curated content selection reaches across demographics and tastes.
Booth 1639 – nhstudioz.tv
Silk Route Entertainment
Inflight Entertainment: Incorporated in August 2024, Silk Route will feature movies for the January and February cycles and share its mission to deliver beautifully made content that adds to passengers’ travel experience.
Booth 1507 – silkroute.aero
Media Carrier Solutions
Reading Materials: Offering smart infotainment with fast, convenient access to a customised reading experience via its e-library. MCS can offer tailormade lounge, pre-/post-flight and inflight solutions. Passengers can download their preferred magazine, newspaper, podcast or travel guide. IT specialists adapt software to respective corporate designs and transport operators can include their onboard magazines.
Booth 1233 – media-carrier.de/en
Stellar Entertainment
Inflight Entertainment: Stellar Entertainment helps airlines take control of IFE, giving them the power to deliver content that shines and elevates their brand. Its team of content experts, creative thinkers, analysts and industry-leading tools help take the hassle out of providing entertainment onboard. From selecting content to delivering it seamlessly, Stellar Entertainment guides clients through every step of the way, making IFE management smooth and effortless every cycle.
Booth 1349 – stellargroup.com
Penny Black Media
Inflight Connectivity: This film distribution company acts as a bridge between global independent film producers of high quality, sales agents and the inflight market. Under new leadership, it has broadened its line-up from only English-language content to include the best cinema from all regions and is offering a bumper crop of exciting, critically acclaimed, accessible movies from all over the world.
Booth 1517 – pennyblackmedia.com
