FTE explores a range of innovations from Airbus, Zodiac, Panasonic Avionics, Cadami, United Screens, 3D SeatMap VR, THK and P3 that can help to redefine the on board passenger experience.


FTE explores a range of innovations from Airbus, Zodiac, Panasonic Avionics, Cadami, United Screens, 3D SeatMap VR, THK and P3 that can help to redefine the on board passenger experience.

Future Travel Experience was proud to be a Media Partner for the 12th Crystal Cabin Awards, which were presented in Hamburg on Tuesday 10 April.

Following successful trials at Madrid Airport and onboard Iberia’s flights, Iberia and Inflight VR are now preparing further testing of Inflight VR’s virtual reality inflight entertainment system.

Tracy Barr, Head of Product, shares Thomas Cook Group Airlines’ wireless IFE plans, while AirFi reveals a big breakthrough with a major Hollywood studio.
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A total of 24 products and concepts have been selected as finalists for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2018, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

The addition of audio description makes KLM’s inflight entertainment system more accessible for blind and visually impaired passengers.

The iPad-based IFE solution includes controls and menus that are easy to detect and navigate, closed captions and audio-described content.

The carrier has announced new content partnerships with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (TCFF) and Fox Networks Group (FNG).

Air Europa will introduce a new in-flight entertainment product in early 2018 across its fleet of 15 Boeing 737s and 11 Embraer 195s.

easyJet is preparing to launch a new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) service called Air Time after agreeing a partnership with Immfly.

The product allows for wireless streaming of in-flight entertainment (IFE) content to seatback-mounted tablets as well as personal electronic devices.

SkyLights has launched the AlloSky IFE headset and announced content partnerships with Warner Brothers, National Geographic, Lionsgate and BBC.

Envee Inflight Entertainment is now an IFE content service provider to Xiamen Air and IFE game supplier to China Eastern Airlines.

Four of the immersive SkyLights headsets are being trialled and provide passengers with access to 2D and 3D films and series.

easyJet has launched the “Flybrary” initiative to help improve the flying experience for younger travellers and to promote reading for pleasure.

Air France is innovating with its entertainment programme to make travelling fun for children and stress-free for parents.
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