ANA has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to offer three live TV channels and Wi-Fi onboard its first 787-9, which will serve the Tokyo-Munich route.


ANA has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to offer three live TV channels and Wi-Fi onboard its first 787-9, which will serve the Tokyo-Munich route.

FTE takes a closer look at the latest launches from the likes of Gogo, Rockwell Collins, Thales, Inmarsat, Honeywell, ViaSat and GEE.
As Q1 2015 comes to an end, FTE explores how crew empowerment, cabin ambience and non-premium investments are impacting the passenger experience.
Finnairâs Board of Directors has approved an investment in onboard Wi-Fi and the A350 XWB is set to be the carrierâs first Wi-Fi equipped aircraft.

Passengers onboard one of Air Chinaâs Boeing 777s were able to watch a live broadcast by Xinhua News Agency in the latest Ku-band connectivity trial.

Panasonic Avionicsâ David Bruner tells FTE that improved connectivity will drive uptake of live onboard television and real-time in-flight re-accommodation.
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Delta has become the third airline to sign up to Gogoâs 2Ku service, which will enable the carrier to expand its Wi-Fi coverage area to over-water routes.

Gogo has confirmed that it has received regulatory approval from the FCC to operate its 2Ku in-flight connectivity solution on 1,000 aircraft.

Virgin America has become the first airline to offer Gogoâs ATG-4 Wi-Fi service across its entire fleet of 53 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

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Virgin America has become the first airline to offer Gogoâs ATG-4 Wi-Fi service across its entire fleet of 53 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

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One year after closing its merger with US Airways, American Airlines is looking ahead to 2015 and beyond with more than $2 billion in investments, which will include fully lie-flat seats, international WiFi, and more inflight entertainment options.

Air France and Orange will offer Wi-Fi access onboard two Airbus A320s on short and medium-haul networks during a three-month trial phase, from summer 2015. This will allow passengers to surf the internet, read their emails, watch live TV, or enjoy their favourite series.

Airberlin has equipped the first two aircraft with onboard Wi-Fi as it starts a fleet-wide rollout, and is also introducing wireless in-flight entertainment.
Verizon Wireless has declared 26 November â the day before Thanksgiving â âConnection Dayâ and will offer free onboard Wi-Fi to air travellers.
SriLankan Airlines has partnered with OnAir to equip one of its A330-300s with onboard Wi-Fi and mobile services, marking its first e-enabled aircraft.

Sir Tim Clarke speaks of his plans for Emirates to offer free, high-quality onboard Wi-Fi, while recognising the current âslew of technical limitationsâ.
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