Nowadays packaging is less about basic functionality and more about ‘Instagrammability’ as consumers expect an innovative ‘out of box’ experience.


Nowadays packaging is less about basic functionality and more about ‘Instagrammability’ as consumers expect an innovative ‘out of box’ experience.

EVA Air challenged BMW Designworks to step away from a ‘conventional’ seat design, and move towards a more unique and mature design.

The new AirFi LEO product will enable basic web services such as online payments, real-time bookings and social media usage at 35,000 feet.

FTE was at APEX EXPO in Boston this week, where the likes of Bluebox, Immfly, AirFi and Inflight Dublin revealed new products and collaborations.

The two parties will be able to combine their services to offer broadband inflight connectivity paired with high-value solutions and services to airlines.

A total of 450 crew members will have access to all of the necessary flight information inflight via their iPad 4th Gen tablet devices.

The complimentary ‘SpicEngage’ wireless inflight entertainment platform is available onboard all of SpiceJet’s domestic and international flights.

Sichuan Airlines’ A350-900 aircraft features a two-class cabin layout consisting of 331 seats – 28 business and 303 economy.

The platform, available on the airline’s 747-400 and named ‘Wamos On Air’, allows passengers to access a range of content on their personal devices.

The survey, conducted by Populus on behalf of Inmarsat, found that 91% of 18-30 year olds and 90% of business travellers would use in-flight Wi-Fi.

Indonesian LCC Citilink has confirmed that it will install Inmarsat’s high-speed GX Aviation inflight connectivity solution on 50 Airbus A320s.

Almost four in 10 commercial aircraft globally will be equipped with inflight Wi-Fi by the end of 2018, according to Valour Consultancy.

Pending final regulatory approvals, Vistara will soon offer a wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) product powered by Bluebox Wow across its fleet of A320s.

Orion Span CEO Frank Bunger discusses the company’s ambitious plans to launch Aurora Station, the world’s first luxury space hotel, by 2021.

Finnair has partnered with Viasat to provide passengers with high-speed inflight internet, which is now available on six of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft.

Lania Rittenhouse, VP, Inflight Experience, Spirit Airlines discusses the ultra-low-cost carrier’s onboard Wi-Fi and customer experience plans.
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