SAUDIA has signed an agreement for the installation of Astrova – Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation IFE seat-end solution – on up to 30 aircraft in its widebody fleet (12 Airbus A330s and 18 Boeing 777s).


SAUDIA has signed an agreement for the installation of Astrova – Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation IFE seat-end solution – on up to 30 aircraft in its widebody fleet (12 Airbus A330s and 18 Boeing 777s).

In this video interview, Tero Taskila, CEO of startup airline BEOND, shares the strategy for differentiating the carrier from others in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised passenger experience.

Following the successful roll-out to easyJet’s EU and Swiss fleets, inflight technology provider AirFi has further deployed its portable streaming solution across the remainder of the airline’s fleet.

Pegasus Airlines is taking the digitalisation of its cabin to a whole new level by strengthening its existing partnership with Immfly Group, which will install its Equilux Aero (LUX-1) hardware across the carrier’s entire fleet.

Delta Air Lines has partnered with Touch to deliver “next-generation content experiences”. Together, they “will accelerate and improve customisation, engagement, and relevance”.

The new service will enable passengers to order food and drinks or duty free items onboard and have them delivered directly to their seat.
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The new concept of Aeroflot’s multimedia inflight entertainment (IFE) programme will provide more choice and more frequent catalogue updates.

Passengers using the service can use their own mobile devices to reserve airport transfers to their final destination during the flight.

FTE highlights the cutting-edge innovations that will be on display at FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021 – from touchless tech and digital health passports to AI, IoT solutions and new IFEC tools.

FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.

FTE highlights the cutting-edge innovations that will be on display at FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021 – from touchless tech and digital health passports to AI, IoT solutions and new IFEC tools.

FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.

The new inflight entertainment website offers passengers a preview of the content that will be available to them on their next flight with Air Canada.

Southwest Airlines customers are now able to stream inflight content directly on their mobile devices, without having to download an app before they board.

Middle East Airlines’ new A321 fleet will be fitted with Panasonic’s eX1 seatback IFE solution, as well as Wi-Fi with a host of connectivity benefits.

Burrana has launched its new RISE platform to address airlines’ most challenging issues regarding IFE and provide passengers with a “Netflix-like” experience.

FTE explores what the passenger experience might look like post-COVID-19 and what this could mean for airlines, airports and travellers.

Qatar Airways has piloted Inflight VR’s IFE system for its Qsuite and Business Class travellers onboard select flights from Doha to Singapore and London.
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