Etihad has introduced several new activity packs for children to keep them entertained during flights to and from Abu Dhabi.


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.

Lufthansa Systems has announced the installation of its BoardConnect Portable IFE system on over 70 of Eurowings’ aircraft.

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.
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FTE explores how in-flight entertainment apps, media kiosks and pre-flight downloads are having a positive impact on the passenger experience.

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.

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.

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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