Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.
![Onboard innovation: Viva La Evolucion!](https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NL040314-lead-onboard-innovation.jpg)
Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.
China Southern has taken delivery of its first B777-300ER equipped with Thales’ TopSeries AVANT IFEC system, which includes on-demand content, 3D maps, games and e-books.
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect is now available as an app for Windows 8 devices, allowing passengers to watch movies, order food and shop using their own device.
WestJet has signed a multi-year deal with Panasonic Avionics to provide passengers with in-flight satellite connectivity, enabling live TV and movie streaming.
Turkish Airlines has opted to install the Thales TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment system for 25 of its A321s and 20 B737s.
Air France has unveiled its new Business class seat, which the airline says has been designed around three Fs – full flat, full access and full privacy.
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 >>Japan Airlines has opted to adopt the Gogo Vision service across its domestic fleet, enabling passengers to rent and stream content via their own electronic devices.
Read our round-up of the five key onboard passenger experience trends to watch out for in 2014, including personalisation, crew empowerment, wireless IFE and in-flight phone calls.
SilkAir, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is trialling a wireless in-flight entertainment system, which allows passengers to stream content to personal devices.
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has received a Supplemental Type Certificate to install its Ku-satellite technology on Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
SilkAir, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is trialling a wireless in-flight entertainment system, which allows passengers to stream content to personal devices.
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has received a Supplemental Type Certificate to install its Ku-satellite technology on Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Gulf Air has updated its in-flight entertainment offering with six traditional Middle Eastern games, offering passengers a new way to spend their time onboard.
Emirates is introducing 50 hours of new children’s IFE content to keep young customers entertained and their parents relaxed during the winter holiday season.
FTE spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the airline’s plans to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi within five years and live television onboard all flights.
Etihad Airways has introduced eight live television channels, which will broadcast news and sport on 21 of its widebody aircraft.
El Al Israel Airlines passengers will be able to access in-flight entertainment via their own devices after the airline confirmed that it will adopt Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect solution.
Finnair will soon offer passengers Samsung Tab 3 tablets pre-loaded with content as part of a major IFE upgrade to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
Get Future Travel Experience news & updates sent to your inbox