Passengers travelling on board the airline’s A350 fleet will soon be able to access the inflight entertainment system through their own mobile devices.


Passengers travelling on board the airline’s A350 fleet will soon be able to access the inflight entertainment system through their own mobile devices.

The upgrade includes high-definition seatback touchscreens, and a selection of features and applications with servers to store over a terabyte of content.

Vistara has announced that it is enhancing the inflight experience with the launch of Panasonic’s new Arc 3D inflight map application on its 787-9 Dreamliner.

FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.
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Boeing has teamed up with IMMFLY to introduce Boeing Digital Direct – a wireless inflight entertainment and digital services platform for airlines.

Middle East Airlines’ new A321 fleet will be fitted with Panasonic’s eX1 seatback IFE solution, as well as Wi-Fi with a host of connectivity benefits.

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Burrana has launched its new RISE platform to address airlines’ most challenging issues regarding IFE and provide passengers with a “Netflix-like” experience.

In our recent webinar, JAL, Boeing, APEX and ACA discussed new approaches to aircraft cabin interiors, catering, IFEC and passenger wellbeing post-COVID-19.

Singapore Airlines’ customers can now download over 150 international newspapers, magazines and other content for free via the SingaporeAir mobile app.

The partnership with Immfly will enable International Airlines Group (IAG) to enhance its .air platform with new products, services and retail opportunities.

Qatar Airways has piloted Inflight VR’s IFE system for its Qsuite and Business Class travellers onboard select flights from Doha to Singapore and London.

Sichuan Airlines has selected Thales CORE IFE for its future fleet of A350 aircraft, with 17-inch screens in business class and 12-inch in economy class.

Evelop will offer Inflight VR’s Virtual Reality Entertainment free of charge to its 21 passengers in the Turista Plus class on its Airbus A350.

SunExpress has unveiled a new virtual reality experience in collaboration with LEGO and Inflight VR to enhance the onboard experience for passengers.

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