FTE speaks to Inflight VR and ODG about the opportunities presented by virtual reality and augmented reality to the in-flight entertainment sector.


FTE speaks to Inflight VR and ODG about the opportunities presented by virtual reality and augmented reality to the in-flight entertainment sector.

The app will allow passengers to plan their IFE experience on the ground, before synchronising their device with the embedded system onboard the aircraft.

Caribbean Airlines has opted to install Lumexisâ Fiber-To-The-Screen in-flight entertainment system, along with Second Screen technology.

APEX Expo round-up: the latest news from SITA OnAir, Gogo, Inmarsat, GEE, Rockwell Collins and Thales InFlyt Experience.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit â co-located to deliver the regionâs most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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By the end of August, more than 120 United Express E170, E175 and CRJ700 regional jets will be equipped with the wireless in-flight entertainment service.

Flydubai’s Next Generation 737-800s will be equipped with GEE’s Airconnect connectivity system and Lumexis’ Fiber-To-The-Screen IFE system.

Oman Air and Kuwait Airways have opted for Thalesâ AVANT in-flight entertainment system, adding 30 more aircraft to the vendorâs IFE portfolio.

As Transavia starts trials of virtual reality IFE, Roy Scheerder, the airlineâs Commercial Director, explains why he thinks the technology is here to stay.

Aviancaâs VP Customer Experience discusses IFE, connectivity and Premium Economy, and how the new A320neos will improve the carrierâs onboard experience.

JetBlue has partnered with Amazon to allow Amazon Prime members to stream content via their own device using the carrierâs free Fly-Fi service.

ANA has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to offer three live TV channels and Wi-Fi onboard its first 787-9, which will serve the Tokyo-Munich route.

American Airlines is installing its Gogo Vision-powered IFE streaming service on a further 200 A319s, A320s and A321s, and offering free movies for a limited time.
AirFi Boxes will be installed on nine aircraft and in the gate areas at various airports to offer Arkeflyâs passengers a âfully connected experienceâ.
Emirates has unveiled new, redesigned headsets, which will be introduced from the end of June on all A380s and Boeing 777s to improve audio quality.

We explore the Panasonic and B/E Aerospace âJazzâ IFE/seat concept, Lumexisâ iPAX system, Thalesâ immersive seat and a selection of other standout IFE solutions.
Estonian Air has installed an AirFi box on each of its CRJ900 NextGen and Embraer 170 aircraft, allowing passengers to access a variety of content.
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