Emirates has picked Thales’ AVANT Up In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system for its Boeing 777X aircraft. The implementation will start in 2025.
The AVANT Up system boasts Optiq QLED smart displays, which provide an exceptional inflight entertainment solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of passengers. With this advanced system, Emirates aims to enhance the overall inflight experience.
- Cinematic 4K HDR to immerse passengers with more than a billion vibrant colors.
- Thales’ award-winning Pulse power management gives passengers high-speed charging at each seat for any of their devices.
- Personalization features with curated recommendations and an enhanced ability to sync passengers’ personal electronic devices with the IFE screen.
Thales Enhances Emirates In-Flight Entertainment
Emirates also selected Thales’ AVANT Up in 2022 for their new A350 fleet to bring customers an unmatched experience.
AVANT Up’s Optiq 4K QLED HDR screens offer an exceptional cinematic viewing experience for passengers on Emirates flights. Emirates has partnered with AVANT Up to enhance customer engagement by providing various digital services. This includes personalized recommendations, seamless synchronization of personal devices with the in-flight entertainment (IFE) screen, and user interfaces tailored for visually impaired passengers.
Moreover, each screen has in-screen USB-A and USB-C charging ports, allowing passengers to conveniently charge their devices during the flight. In addition, passengers can connect their Bluetooth devices to the display while simultaneously charging their phones and tablets, ensuring they arrive at their destination fully charged and entertained.
Emirates is taking its award-winning ‘ice’ entertainment system to new heights by integrating a cutting-edge live TV solution. They will introduce groundbreaking features like event streaming and DVR capabilities, setting a new standard for onboard entertainment. With Thales technologies, Emirates is expanding the content available to passengers, redefining the in-flight entertainment experience.
“At Thales, we’re all proud to support Emirates in providing its customers with industry-leading In-Flight Entertainment. Emirates has trusted Thales as its inflight entertainment provider to equip its new A350 fleet and now its upgraded Boeing 777X aircraft. With AVANT Up, Thales’ industry leading IFE platform, we create unmatched travel experiences. Together, and through our partnership in Dubai’s Aviation XLab, we will bring extraordinary new features and innovations to elevate the passenger experience,” said Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice-President Avionics, Thales.