Q: Is Apple not putting Airplay on the new iPad Air? I find no icon in the control center

See the following:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5209

If you don't see the AirPlay icon in the Control Center:

1. Turn off router, Apple TV and iPad

2. Turn on router and then wait 30 seconds for it to complete start-up process

3. Turn on Apple TV and then wait 30 seconds for it to complete start-up process

4. Turn on iPad (wait 30 seconds) and test AirPlay

you only have the icon if you are on a wifi network with an appletv or airport express or other airplay receivers

Going by the link I provided above, that would seem to be the case.

1. Connect your iOS device and your Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access Control Center
3. Tap AirPlay. You should now see available Apple TVs.
4. Tap the name of the Apple TV you wish to AirPlay to, then tap Mirroring. Once enabled, your iOS device's screen will be mirrored on your Apple TV.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5209

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4437

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-Airplay-Icon-Missing. htm

 Cheers, Tom