FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.


FTE speaks to Paul Harper, Director, Harper & Co, to find out how the disruption in the content supply chain will affect the IFE industry.

Boeing has teamed up with IMMFLY to introduce Boeing Digital Direct – a wireless inflight entertainment and digital services platform for airlines.

FTE looks at five recent trends, from inflight pre-ordering to personal tablets for crew, that can help promote safe onboard experience, reduce costs and empower crew.

The new inflight entertainment website offers passengers a preview of the content that will be available to them on their next flight with Air Canada.
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Esamatti Vuolle, Head of Digital Channels, Finnair, shares more about the carrier’s digital developments introduced to enhance the customer 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.

FTE highlights some of the most exciting announcements from last week’s APEX EXPO, which took place in Los Angeles.

Turkish Airlines has introduced the app, available on iOS and Android, which will enable passengers to interact with its IFE system before and during flight.

British Airways has partnered with SkyLights to offer AlloSky VR headsets for its first class customers travelling on selected flights until the end of 2019.

The new contract includes licensing, programming and delivery of movie and TV content from major Hollywood and other international studios.
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