FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.
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FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.
FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
Etihad has introduced several new activity packs for children to keep them entertained during flights to and from Abu Dhabi.
Jet Airways has launched its new wireless IFE system, which allows passengers to stream a wide variety of content on their own devices.
APEX’s Joe Leader, Brian Richardson and Michael Childers offer their thoughts on the future relationship between technology and the passenger experience.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will be bringing live TV to its 787 fleet, after agreeing a partnership with Panasonic Avionics and IMG.
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 >>Lufthansa Systems has announced the installation of its BoardConnect Portable IFE system on over 70 of Eurowings’ aircraft.
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.
A survey conducted by Inmarsat and GfK has found that 54% of passengers would prefer to have onboard connectivity than in-flight meals or IFE.
Travellers flying from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will be able to download movies, magazines and destination guides using the new media kiosks.
BA, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM among European airlines set to benefit from the latest generation of onboard connectivity solutions.
Travellers flying with Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea will soon be able to access digital entertainment on their own devices on A319-operated services.
John Hurley, Head of Ryanair Labs, reveals which technologies the LCC is exploring and how it plans to improve the passenger experience and increase revenues.
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