APEX: Moving maps - the geo-entertainment environment is changing as new 3D mapping technologies enter the IFE marketplace

Flyers today have the luxury of choosing from thousands of movies, TV shows and albums provided by airlines around the world, but most spend at least a few moments scanning the flight-tracking map. It is the only reliable and easily accessible source for showing where that passenger is in the world at any given moment.

Moving maps have evolved significantly since they were first introduced by Airshow 32 years ago. Today, passengers can zoom in on a destination, identify natural attractions and plug in their social media accounts to see which places their personal contacts have visited.