FTE explores the current state of in-flight connectivity in Asia and examines whether airlines in the region are well positioned to turn connectivity into a profit centre.

FTE explores the current state of in-flight connectivity in Asia and examines whether airlines in the region are well positioned to turn connectivity into a profit centre.
The trial will enable Air New Zealand to test the service and gauge customer uptake and feedback ahead of a wider rollout.
Lufthansa has partnered with REWE to enable passengers on long-haul flights to purchase groceries and arrange delivery to their home address.
The partnership between Panasonic Avionics and Tascent could enable seatback immigration, streamlined personalisation and in-flight biometric payment.
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Find out more >>SITAONAIR, a value-added reseller of the GX Aviation connectivity service, has activated in-flight Wi-Fi on a single Boeing 777-300ER.
Singapore Airlines’ Yung Han Ng, SITAONAIR’s David Lavorel and Valour Consultancy’s Craig Foster consider the benefits of open platforms and common standards.
Air China will equip its new Airbus A350 aircraft with in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions from Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its S-band satellite (Inmarsat S EAN) for the European Aviation Network.
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.
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