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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.
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.
Lufthansa and Meta have shared an update on the pilot program to bring Quest 3 headsets to passengers at scale through a fully integrated service for an immersive inflight entertainment experience.
TUI Airline has selected Immfly to carry out a significant transformation of the onboard experience. They are implementing cutting-edge tech to enhance CX with seamless connectivity and entertainment.
JetBlue is introducing new features designed to make the inflight experience more personalised as part of ‘Blueprint’. This includes expanded meal options and more tailored inflight entertainment.
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LEAV Aviation is aiming to take its inflight experience to the next level by partnering with AirFi on portable inflight entertainment, connectivity and onboard retail solutions on its A320-200 aircraft.
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.
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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.
Delta Air Lines is bringing a new, more accessible flight map to its seatback screens, making the moving map experience more accessible and “setting the standard for inclusive travel experiences”.
Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November – to deliver tailored and effective content.
Riyadh Air announced Panasonic Avionics Corporation as its official partner for inflight entertainment (IFE) at APEX Global EXPO, which was co-located with FTE Global in Long Beach (28-30 October 2024).
Lufthansa has announced the official launch of its XR Inflight Experience, becoming the first airline worldwide to offer virtual and augmented reality entertainment options for passengers in its Allegris Business Class Suites.
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