SAUDIA has signed an agreement for the installation of Astrova – Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation IFE seat-end solution – on up to 30 aircraft in its widebody fleet (12 Airbus A330s and 18 Boeing 777s).


SAUDIA has signed an agreement for the installation of Astrova – Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation IFE seat-end solution – on up to 30 aircraft in its widebody fleet (12 Airbus A330s and 18 Boeing 777s).

In this video interview, Tero Taskila, CEO of startup airline BEOND, shares the strategy for differentiating the carrier from others in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised passenger experience.

Pegasus Airlines is taking the digitalisation of its cabin to a whole new level by strengthening its existing partnership with Immfly Group, which will install its Equilux Aero (LUX-1) hardware across the carrier’s entire fleet.

New airline Riyadh Air has announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Plans include digital innovation at every passenger touchpoint, state-of-the-art cabin interiors and next-generation IFEC.

AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) new airline brand for medium-haul international routes, has unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights from February 2024.

SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.
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Air Malta is to deploy a Blueview digital passenger experience from Bluebox Aviation Systems on its new Airbus A320 neo aircraft. This will be configured to offer passengers an inflight entertainment experience.

Future Travel Experience was proud to be a Media Partner for the 14th Crystal Cabin Awards, which were presented virtually on 30 March.

Passengers travelling on board the airline’s A350 fleet will soon be able to access the inflight entertainment system through their own mobile devices.

The upgrade includes high-definition seatback touchscreens, and a selection of features and applications with servers to store over a terabyte of content.

Passengers travelling on board the airline’s A350 fleet will soon be able to access the inflight entertainment system through their own mobile devices.

The upgrade includes high-definition seatback touchscreens, and a selection of features and applications with servers to store over a terabyte of content.

Vistara has announced that it is enhancing the inflight experience with the launch of Panasonic’s new Arc 3D inflight map application on its 787-9 Dreamliner.

FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.

Boeing has teamed up with IMMFLY to introduce Boeing Digital Direct – a wireless inflight entertainment and digital services platform for airlines.

FTE looks at five recent trends, from inflight pre-ordering to personal tablets for crew, that can help promote safe onboard experience, reduce costs and empower crew.

The new inflight entertainment website offers passengers a preview of the content that will be available to them on their next flight with Air Canada.

Southwest Airlines customers are now able to stream inflight content directly on their mobile devices, without having to download an app before they board.
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