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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.
American Airlines is enhancing the connected travel experience through a new FOX One partnership, giving AAdvantage members inflight access to live FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, news and entertainment content.
Saudia is the first airline to install Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight engagement solution on the Airbus A321XLR, introducing immersive entertainment, personalised digital experiences and enhanced passenger connectivity.
Hainan Airlines will equip its new A321neo fleet with the 4K RAVE Ultra IFE system, expanding its partnership with RAVE Aerospace and bringing premium ultra‑high‑definition entertainment to long‑range narrowbody operations.
Delta has expanded its Delta Sync ecosystem with a new FOX One partnership, bringing live sports, news and entertainment, including FIFA World Cup 2026, to domestic flights and elevating the connected passenger experience.
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EVA Air is upgrading its inflight experience with Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D map platform, introducing immersive flight visuals and a new family-focused ‘Young Explorers’ dinosaur mode.
Tigerair Taiwan launches its first wireless inflight entertainment on 17 A320s with Bluebox Wow. Passengers can stream movies, TV, and regional content, with future retail features set to boost convenience and revenue.
British Airways teams up with Audible to deliver over 250 hours of free audiobooks and podcasts onboard long-haul flights, spotlighting British talent and enriching the passenger inflight entertainment experience.
Vueling is enhancing the inflight experience with a free onboard entertainment portal powered by Viasat, offering movies, series, a real-time 3D map and onboard shopping via personal devices, with no WiFi required.
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GOL Linhas Aéreas is partnering with Anuvu to digitally transform its inflight entertainment experience, enhancing content strategy, technical integration and onboard reliability through a seamless transition.
IndiGo has signed a five-year agreement with West Entertainment to provide IFE for its new A321XLR fleet. The service will offer a curated selection of content for travellers directly on their devices during long-haul flights.
Air Cambodia has partnered with AirFi to deliver wireless streaming IFE across its fleet. The new service enables travellers to access a range of content directly on their devices, as part of the airline’s modernisation strategy.
China Airlines is elevating the inflight experience through a new partnership with Stellar Entertainment, introducing Disney+ onboard, refreshed premium content and a more intuitive entertainment catalogue.
Oman Air and Spafax have renewed their inflight entertainment partnership, focusing on data-driven innovation and enhanced passenger experiences through smarter content and a more intuitive ARIA platform.
Air France is partnering with streaming service Apple TV to enhance its inflight entertainment offer. Over 45 hours of original content, including multiple global hits, are available for all passengers on the airline’s long-haul flights.
Virgin Atlantic has announced an inflight audio content partnership with Stellar Entertainment designed to transform IFE. The collaboration aims to deliver a bespoke audio experience as “a powerful differentiator”.
Emirates’ retrofit programme has entered its next phase. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a host of new onboard products, alongside a next-generation, fully immersive inflight entertainment system.
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