The new IFE service is currently offered free to passengers on board 10 aircraft, with the total deployment increasing to 39 aircraft in April 2019.


The new IFE service is currently offered free to passengers on board 10 aircraft, with the total deployment increasing to 39 aircraft in April 2019.

Integrating Raleigh & Drake’s platform into Panasonic’s NEXT IFE platform will enable passengers to book experiences such as tours and activities in-flight.

FTE was at APEX EXPO in Boston this week, where the likes of Bluebox, Immfly, AirFi and Inflight Dublin revealed new products and collaborations.

The Allosky Cinematic VR headset will be piloted as a First Class amenity onboard Alaska Airlines’ Seattle-Boston and Boston-San Diego routes.

The complimentary ‘SpicEngage’ wireless inflight entertainment platform is available onboard all of SpiceJet’s domestic and international flights.

The platform, available on the airline’s 747-400 and named ‘Wamos On Air’, allows passengers to access a range of content on their personal devices.
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Pending final regulatory approvals, Vistara will soon offer a wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) product powered by Bluebox Wow across its fleet of A320s.

Singapore Airlines has invested US$350m in the the new Boeing 787-10 Business Class and Economy Class products, which it says will “redefine travel on flights up to eight hours”.

The addition of audio description makes KLM’s inflight entertainment system more accessible for blind and visually impaired passengers.

Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, Heathrow, Airbus, SAS, United Airlines, Istanbul New Airport, Thomson Airways and more share passenger experience plans.

The addition of audio description makes KLM’s inflight entertainment system more accessible for blind and visually impaired passengers.

Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, Heathrow, Airbus, SAS, United Airlines, Istanbul New Airport, Thomson Airways and more share passenger experience plans.
Southwest Airlines is teaming up with DISH to allow its passengers to borrow an iPad at their departure airport, watch content in-flight, and then return it once they land.
FTE paid a visit to the APEX/IFSA EXPO after FTE Global 2013, where we explored the latest trends in onboard entertainment, connectivity and cabin design.
Singapore Airlines has launched its next generation of cabin products, including an enhanced inflight entertainment (IFE) system and upgraded First, Business and Economy Class seats.
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