The partnership between Panasonic Avionics and Tascent could enable seatback immigration, streamlined personalisation and in-flight biometric payment.

The partnership between Panasonic Avionics and Tascent could enable seatback immigration, streamlined personalisation and in-flight biometric payment.
SITAONAIR, a value-added reseller of the GX Aviation connectivity service, has activated in-flight Wi-Fi on a single Boeing 777-300ER.
Airlines stand to make $30 billion in broadband-enabled in-flight ancillary revenues by 2035, according to a study by LSE in association with Inmarsat.
Passengers can now access the in-flight connectivity service by entering their e-ticket code, while Wi-Fi can be purchased during the booking process.
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ViaSat has announced the successful launch of its ViaSat-2 satellite aboard an Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle.
Air Canada has announced that its leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge, has begun offering high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi onboard its Airbus A319s.
Inmarsat has celebrated the successful launch of the fourth, high-speed broadband communications satellite in its Global Xpress (GX) constellation.
APEX CEO Joe Leader has suggested “green listing” passengers who have been cleared to carry electronics on restricted routes.
Qantas has switched on the high-speed Wi-Fi service for passengers travelling on a Boeing 737-800, as the carrier continues to fine-tune the service.
AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Inmarsat for its high-speed GX Aviation in-flight connectivity solution.
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz discusses the investments in on board Wi-Fi, the First Wing at Heathrow, biometric boarding, bag drop and more.
Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customised for the specific needs of the air transport industry.
Virgin Australia will equip its fleet of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 aircraft with high-speed in-flight connectivity.
Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark, IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac and APEX’s Joe Leader discuss the impact of the US and UK electronics ban.
The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.
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