Saudia has selected KID-Systeme’s SKYfi Club onboard entertainment wireless streaming platform for 20 A330 and 30 A320 of its passenger and corporate aircraft.
Saudia Brings KID-Systeme Entertainment Onboard
In-Flight Entertainment
Aeroméxico Brings Olympics Onboard with New Live TV Programming
Aeroméxico has announced that it has brought live television onboard its 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft through a new parntership with Panasonic Avionics and live television content …
The Business Class Seat You’ll Insist On Flying Won A Spark Design Award
f you haven’t toured the Waterfront Seat yet, this is a good time to sit up and get excited.
This futuristic and smart business class seat–developed through a collaboration between Panasonic Avionics, TEAGUE, Formation Design and B/E Aerospace–has been recognised with a Gold Spark design award for its innovation and future-vision.
China Eastern Airlines Will Equip 84 Planes with Panasonic High-Speed Wi-Fi
Following the announcement of Panasonic Avionic’s extended agreement with China Telecom Satellite (CTS) for connectivity over Chinese airspace, the airline announces that China Eastern Airlines will increase its Panasonic eXConnect commitment to 84 planes.
Flying Fit: Norwegian Reports Double Profits in 2nd Quarter
Norwegian (NAS) has reported a doubling of profits in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year.
In a Hyperconnected World BYOD is “Major Game Changer,” Says SITAOnAir
The digital trends of today’s travellers will make BYOD entertainment a “major game changer” says Inflight Connectivity and Entertainment supplier, SITA OnAir.
We’ve been closely watching the rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in-flight entertainment (IFE) trend as new services and solutions arise which let airlines offer entertainment content on flights where there previously was none, or as supplementary entertainment for overhead screens, even for embedded seat back screens for an “at-home” multi-screening experience.
In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Market Will Be Worth $9.82 Billion by 2024, Report
In a recently released report, San Francisco-based Grand View Research, Inc. projects the global In-Flight Entertainment And Connectivity (IFEC) market will reach USD 9.82 billion by 2024.
“The emergence of BYOD and development of novel wireless solutions are expected to boost market growth,” the research group states. “The increasing commercial aviation & fleet expansion have further bolstered industry growth. Growing availability of HD content across dynamic platforms are expected to increase IFEC systems’ demand.”
In Time for Cannes, Air France Serves Up Cinema to Go
To mark the 36th anniversary of the airline’s partnership with the Cannes film festival, Air France introduces Cinema to Go, a service which lets passengers finish enjoying their in-flight films after the flight has landed.
Passengers will be able to use a gift code issued by the airline to access their in-flight film on a smartphone, tablet or PC.
IAG Partners Commemorate Their Literary Greats
This year marks the 400th anniversary of two literary giants: Cervantes and Shakespeare. IAG’s British Airways and Iberia are each celebrating their proud literary traditions …