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The latest news relating to airline in-flight entertainment and communications, covering embedded IFE, content streaming, BYOD and onboard personal electronic device use.
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with PressReader to enhance CX with complimentary access to thousands of publications, which travellers can access on their personal devices in lounges at Addis Ababa and onboard.
Vietjet Thailand is set to enhance the passenger journey with the upcoming launch of its IFE service, which is owered by the Blueview digital services platform and delivered via the Bluebox Wow system.
United Airlines has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Spotify for an even more entertaining travel experience. This is the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline.
Royal Air Maroc, which plans to quadruple its fleet by 2037, has partnered with Touch Inflight Solutions to deliver scalable, next-generation IFE designed to elevate the passenger experience.
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Air France and CANAL+ have announced an unprecedented new partnership. From 1 May 2025, the airline is offering privileged access to a selection of CANAL+ programmes on all its long-haul flights.
New collaborations for Delta Sync Wi-Fi are planned in 2025, as well as more streaming-speed connectivity and personalised entertainment, as the airline brings an “at-home entertainment experience to the sky”.
United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is the first carrier to add ‘Control Tower’ mode to its onboard flight map for a “seamless, transparent travel experience”.
Singapore Airlines has partnered with PressReader to enhance the customer experience with a curated selection of over 1,400 international digital newspapers and magazines in 32 content categories.
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Delta Air Lines passengers will soon experience a new Delta Sync partnership with YouTube. Plus, Delta’s next-generation, cloud-based IFE will deliver smarter, more personalised digital experiences.
Air Astana has partnered with Stellar Entertainment to enhance the inflight entertainment experience. They are working closely to provide a fresh, culturally rich selection of custom-tailored entertainment.
Emirates is spreading Christmas cheer for travellers throughout December, with traditional treats and festive fare available across its international lounges and onboard, with festive inflight entertainment.
Air India has extended its wireless inflight entertainment service, Vista Stream, to its narrowbody fleet, enabling travellers to access digital entertainment content on their personal devices for an immersive CX.
flydubai and BBC Studios have partnered to launch a BBC Kids branded space for flydubai passengers on the airline’s inflight entertainment system, as part of efforts to “enhance passengers’ inflight experience”.
Icelandair has become the first airline to fly with Astrova, the inflight entertainment solution from Panasonic Avionics. Astrova is set to create an immersive, cinematic experience for Icelandair’s passengers.
China Southern Airlines is partnering with Stellar Entertainment, which will supply a wide selection of Hollywood films, along with an array of inflight entertainment services including strategic content curation.
Qantas has renewed its partnership with Content Service Provider Stellar Entertainment, which will create tailor-made, strategic inflight entertainment solutions for its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise routes.
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