Boeing has announced that it is using its new vCabin tool to test a range of interactive technologies that could revolutionise the aircraft cabin.
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Boeing has announced that it is using its new vCabin tool to test a range of interactive technologies that could revolutionise the aircraft cabin.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will be bringing live TV to its 787 fleet, after agreeing a partnership with Panasonic Avionics and IMG.
Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, WestJet and Norwegian Air Shuttle explain how streaming services, binge watching and second screen technology are impacting their IFE plans.
Lufthansa Systems has announced the installation of its BoardConnect Portable IFE system on over 70 of Eurowings’ aircraft.
In-flight Wi-Fi developments and the emergence of the likes of 2Ku, GX and the European Aviation Network are bringing the onboard experience closer to what passengers have at home.
JetBlue’s Joanna Geraghty tells FTE that the carrier will soon enable passengers to stream content from their devices to the seatback IFE screens via NFC.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>FTE explores how in-flight entertainment apps, media kiosks and pre-flight downloads are having a positive impact on the passenger experience.
Aeromexico’s pilot programme will provide passengers with free access to Netflix on select aircraft equipped with Gogo’s 2Ku connectivity system.
All content on the Delta Studio platform will be available free of charge to all passengers, including those in economy class, from 1 July.
The new Elevate Play in-flight entertainment streaming app gives passengers access to movies, TV shows, games and music on their personal electronic devices.
All content on the Delta Studio platform will be available free of charge to all passengers, including those in economy class, from 1 July.
The new Elevate Play in-flight entertainment streaming app gives passengers access to movies, TV shows, games and music on their personal electronic devices.
The 2016 SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey reveals that passengers are increasingly likely to consume IFE via their own electronic devices.
BA, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM among European airlines set to benefit from the latest generation of onboard connectivity solutions.
Deployment of GEE’s Airconnect system will allow passengers to access the internet and stream live TV on flydubai’s Boeing 737s.
Travellers flying with Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea will soon be able to access digital entertainment on their own devices on A319-operated services.
FTE takes a look at the latest IFE concepts and products from Panasonic Avionics, Skylights, Lumexis, Zodiac, BAE, Arconics, Bluebox and more.
FTE speaks to Joost Blom, Air France-KLM’s Project Manager – Product Innovation Inflight, about the airline’s short, medium and long haul IFEC plans.
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