FTE speaks to Japan Airlines’ Andrew Wang about the future of IFE and connectivity, and takes a look at embedded, wireless and virtual reality IFE solutions.

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FTE speaks to Japan Airlines’ Andrew Wang about the future of IFE and connectivity, and takes a look at embedded, wireless and virtual reality IFE solutions.

Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its new A330 premium cabin, which will feature lie-flat seats developed in partnership with Italian manufacturer Optimares.

Fresh from announcing a partnership with Netflix, Virgin America has now teamed up with Spotify and The New York Times to strengthen its IFE line-up.

Passengers flying on the A330 recently added to the Air Seychelles fleet will be able to connect to the Internet thanks to Panasonic-powered onboard Wi-Fi.

easyJet CEO Carolyn McCall discusses onboard Wi-Fi, the new £2.7 million crew training facility and the LCC’s plans to employ more female pilots.

ViaSat’s Don Buchman discusses how Virgin America’s tie-up with Netflix supports the theory that the IFE sector is experiencing a revolution.

FTE speaks to Inflight VR and ODG about the opportunities presented by virtual reality and augmented reality to the in-flight entertainment sector.

The app will allow passengers to plan their IFE experience on the ground, before synchronising their device with the embedded system onboard the aircraft.

Caribbean Airlines has opted to install Lumexis’ Fiber-To-The-Screen in-flight entertainment system, along with Second Screen technology.

APEX Expo round-up: the latest news from SITA OnAir, Gogo, Inmarsat, GEE, Rockwell Collins and Thales InFlyt Experience.

Lufthansa will start the rollout of Global Xpress-powered connectivity next summer, before starting trials of the new European Aviation Network.

British Airways has gone all out to create its most luxurious cabin to date, which will debut on the service from London Heathrow to Delhi on 25 October.

United’s new First Class seat for narrow-body aircraft features a tray table with tablet holder, in-seat A/C power outlets and stowage for mobile devices.

Allison Ausband, Delta’s SVP of In-Flight Service, explains how the tablet-based Guest Service Tool will help flight attendants personalise the onboard experience.

Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, which includes the new First Class Kosmo Suite 2.0 and Prestige Suite.

Etihad Airways has teamed up with Ten Group, which will provide the carrier with a specially trained team of concierges to provide a highly personalised service.
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