FTE explores the sharp increase in the number of Asian airlines offering wireless IFE and looks at what this trend means for the future of embedded IFE systems.
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FTE explores the sharp increase in the number of Asian airlines offering wireless IFE and looks at what this trend means for the future of embedded IFE systems.
Air Transat will be the first airline to offer Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ RAVE Wireless IFE, allowing passengers to stream content on their own devices.
Passengers will soon be able to stream content and place F&B orders via their own personal electronic devices when flying with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Singapore Airlines’ Wilson Yong details the rollout schedule for next gen IFE and Wi-Fi solutions, as well as plans for a Customer Experience Management system.
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The line-up for the Cabin Integration Symposium has been announced and includes speakers from the industry’s biggest airlines, OEMs, interiors specialists and IFE&C suppliers.
China Southern has taken delivery of its first B777-300ER equipped with Thales’ TopSeries AVANT IFEC system, which includes on-demand content, 3D maps, games and e-books.
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect is now available as an app for Windows 8 devices, allowing passengers to watch movies, order food and shop using their own device.
WestJet has signed a multi-year deal with Panasonic Avionics to provide passengers with in-flight satellite connectivity, enabling live TV and movie streaming.
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Turkish Airlines has opted to install the Thales TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment system for 25 of its A321s and 20 B737s.
Japan Airlines has opted to adopt the Gogo Vision service across its domestic fleet, enabling passengers to rent and stream content via their own electronic devices.
FTE caught up with AirAsia’s Steven Dickson, who revealed the airline’s plans to launch a CRM system and trial in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
Southwest Airlines passengers will be able to enjoy live and on-demand TV throughout 2014 thanks to an extension to the ‘TV Flies Free’ service.
Gulf Air has signed agreements with Avianor, Zodiac Aerospace and B/E Aerospace to upgrade its A330 fleet with lie-flat seats and a new IFE system.
Read our round-up of the five key onboard passenger experience trends to watch out for in 2014, including personalisation, crew empowerment, wireless IFE and in-flight phone calls.
SilkAir, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is trialling a wireless in-flight entertainment system, which allows passengers to stream content to personal devices.
Gulf Air has updated its in-flight entertainment offering with six traditional Middle Eastern games, offering passengers a new way to spend their time onboard.
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