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- Carriers seek to add Wi-Fi to cockpits
More airlines are seeking to give pilots the go-ahead to use Wi-Fi devices in the cockpit. Southwest Airlines "is hopeful" that its 737NGs will soon have Wi-Fi in the cockpit, Delta Air Lines is exploring tablet use, and American Airlines has been approved for use of electronic flight bags for pilots. APEX Editor's Blog
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- Denver airport introduces free global calling
A new service at Denver International Airport has set up more than 200 phones to provide customers with unlimited free domestic phone calls and free international phone calls up to 10 minutes. The calls are ad-supported and each phone has a digital screen on which the ads appear. CNBC/Road Warrior blog
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- Job posting: General manager for marketing product management at Middle Eastern Airline
A major Middle East-based airline with an international network operation seeks a general manager for marketing product management. The position will be based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The candidate will be responsible for the following: designing and developing policies, processes and procedures; establishing a strategy for marketing and product management; managing day-to-day operations for ground products, on-board products and preparations, and customer experience surveys; and preparing budget proposals and relevant reports for implementation. The ideal candidate will have earned no less than a bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration and will have at least 12 years of related experience, of which at least six must be airline-related. To apply, please e-mail personal credentials.
- Job posting: Aviation technical sales manager at Inmarsat
Inmarsat is recruiting for a key external-facing individual within the London-based Aviation team responsible for ensuring customers, partners and prospects have access to technical support and expertise to promote and grow Enterprise Aviation sales and to support solutions and business development initiatives at the Inmarsat partner and customer level. Apply here.
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| About APEX |
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) encompasses a network of businesses and professionals that are committed to providing a world-class airline
experience for passengers around the globe. Every day, APEX members are improving every aspect of the airline experience: from designing, building and installing
seating, entertainment and communications systems on commercial aircraft, to airport lounges and inflight dining. Visit www.apex.aero for more information.
APEX is professionally managed by Kellen Company, the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe,
China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
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