Editor's Letter: Transforming air transport
This is a special feature from PAX Tech's October 2024 APEX Global EXPO issue.
Robynne Trueman, Business Editor, PAX Tech
As we arrive at the highly anticipated APEX Global EXPO this week in Long Beach, California, this issue of PAX Tech is dedicated to the innovations and trends shaping the future of the airline passenger experience. With more than 100 airlines and 3,000 attendees expected, the event will bring together leaders from across the industry to explore the latest in inflight entertainment, connectivity and cabin design under the theme “Transforming air transport.”
“We hope to take attendees on a transformative journey into the heart of aviation’s future. Through thought-provoking discussions, we will ignite a spark of innovation that will help redefine the industry,” Dr. Joe Leader, Group CEO of APEX/IFSA/FTE, tells PAX Tech.
The key highlights we explore in this issue include the growing role of AI, advancements in IFE, personalization along the passenger journey and accessibility of air travel for passengers with disabilities.
The spark is evident in these pages, and as Safran Passenger Innovations’ Louis Poupard puts it, progress, not perfection, is the way to move the industry forward.
“You’re never going to get something perfect the first time,” he says in the latest episode of PAX Panel. “Even negative feedback is good. You can change things for the better.”
This willingness to change opens the door for airlines to enhance service offerings in ways we could only dream of a decade ago, from AI to entertainment options tailored to individual preferences.
We hope this issue gives you valuable insights into the trends and innovations that will define the future of air travel.
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