SITAONAIR, a value-added reseller of the GX Aviation connectivity service, has activated in-flight Wi-Fi on a single Boeing 777-300ER.


SITAONAIR, a value-added reseller of the GX Aviation connectivity service, has activated in-flight Wi-Fi on a single Boeing 777-300ER.

Airlines stand to make $30 billion in broadband-enabled in-flight ancillary revenues by 2035, according to a study by LSE in association with Inmarsat.

Passengers can now access the in-flight connectivity service by entering their e-ticket code, while Wi-Fi can be purchased during the booking process.

The Economy PLUS fare includes access to priority check-in and security lanes, in-flight meal and drinks, and a more generous baggage allowance.

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

Boeing has announced an investment in C360 Technologies, a company focusing on 360° video and virtual reality technology.

FTE explores how Delta, Lufthansa, Air NZ, Philippine Airlines and Japan Airlines are empowering crew to enhance the in-flight experience.

Singapore Airlines’ Yung Han Ng, SITAONAIR’s David Lavorel and Valour Consultancy’s Craig Foster consider the benefits of open platforms and common standards.

KLM has announced that the “Anytime For You” service will be introduced on flights to and from Bangkok in October 2017.

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

Air China will equip its new Airbus A350 aircraft with in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions from Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

Indian carrier SpiceJet has selected LIFT by EnCore’s Tourist Class Seating for its first 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its S-band satellite (Inmarsat S EAN) for the European Aviation Network.

Japan Airlines has introduced new improved seating on board the Boeing 787-9, including the latest JAL Sky Suite business class product.

Boeing has announced the launch of the 737 MAX 10 as the newest member of the 737 MAX family. The aim is the highest passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

EL AL Israel Airlines has announced the acquisition of 16 new Dreamliner aircraft with an investment of over $1.25 billion. The first of 16 Boeing Dreamliner 787’s will join EL AL’s renewed fleet in August 2017.
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