FTE highlights some of the most exciting announcements from last week’s APEX EXPO, which took place in Los Angeles.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
FTE highlights some of the most exciting announcements from last week’s APEX EXPO, which took place in Los Angeles.
According to Inmarsat, the new satellites, developed for its Global Xpress (GX) network, can transform inflight broadband capabilities for airlines.
Passengers onboard the new A321neo LR aircraft will be able to enjoy personalised HD entertainment, surround sound audio and video on-demand.
Thales’ connectivity portal and onboard Wi-Fi network will allow passengers to browse the internet, check social media and shop onboard.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that Inmarsat GX Aviation inflight broadband will be installed on the airline’s brand-new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
Panasonic Avionics has unveiled a raft of new products, including an inflight 3D map and new additions to its wellness offering.
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SITAONAIR is strengthening its presence in Asia with its latest partnerships with Taiwanese startup carrier Starlux Airlines and Philippine Airlines.
Following the launch of a new app, AirlineCheckins Plus customers can now access inflight Wi-Fi onboard 36 airlines thanks to a partnership with iPass.
The survey, conducted by Populus on behalf of Inmarsat, found that 91% of 18-30 year olds and 90% of business travellers would use in-flight Wi-Fi.
Almost four in 10 commercial aircraft globally will be equipped with inflight Wi-Fi by the end of 2018, according to Valour Consultancy.
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The survey, conducted by Populus on behalf of Inmarsat, found that 91% of 18-30 year olds and 90% of business travellers would use in-flight Wi-Fi.
Almost four in 10 commercial aircraft globally will be equipped with inflight Wi-Fi by the end of 2018, according to Valour Consultancy.
SES Networks’ Aditya Chatterjee offers his thoughts on the current state of the IFC market as demand for connectivity continues to rise.
The LSE/Inmarsat report suggests the connected aircraft has the potential to save airlines billions of dollars annually by delivering operational efficiencies.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines’Â Gunilla Ait El Mekki outlines the thinking behind the introduction of high-speed Wi-Fi on the carrier’s short-haul aircraft.
Sari Nevanlinna, Head of Ancillary Business, Finnair, discusses the airline’s ancillary revenue strategy and explains what steps are being taken to increase inflight ancillaries.
Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has revealed that it will install Wi-Fi across its fleet and has selected Thales Group as its inflight connectivity partner.
Joe Leader, CEO of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), shares his expert insight on the latest trends in the inflight entertainment and connectivity market.
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