Japan Airlines’ new B787-8 has been equipped with the Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system, making it the first airline in Asia to carry the state-of-the-art technology.

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Japan Airlines’ new B787-8 has been equipped with the Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system, making it the first airline in Asia to carry the state-of-the-art technology.

Artefact’s Mike Lemmon explores how airlines can deliver meaningful innovations in economy class and how we can restore a sense of wonder to air travel.

Brett Proud, President & CEO of GuestLogix, discusses onboard merchandising, NFC, personalisation, data protection and the commercial relevance of BYOD.

Airberlin has equipped the first two aircraft with onboard Wi-Fi as it starts a fleet-wide rollout, and is also introducing wireless in-flight entertainment.

Increased passenger comfort is at the heart of KLM’s new-look 777-200 economy and business class cabins, which include a next-gen IFE system.

A partnership between Southwest Airlines and Beats Music means passengers can now access bespoke playlists on their own electronic devices.

Hong Kong-based Dragonair will introduce its new StudioKA wireless IFE system on its A320s, and upgrade the Business and Economy Class products.
All 25 of Air Canada’s 777-300ERs will be equipped with the new International Business Class and Premium Economy product from Q4 2015.

Aer Lingus’ Guest Engagement Manager, Marc Giles, reveals all about the airline’s new service standards and how they will improve the in-flight experience.

Virgin Atlantic’s new 787 Dreamliner has entered service and passengers can make use of Panasonic’s eXConnect Ku-band Wi-Fi service, plus Vera Touch 2 IFE.

Qantas will retrofit its A330 fleet with new Business Suites, which for the first time will allow passengers to recline from take-off through to landing.

Etihad Airways has put 13 crew members through a specially tailored training course with The Savoy Hotel as part of their preparations to become ‘flying butlers’.

Featuring star members of the cast from all three films from The Hobbit Trilogy, watch Air New Zealand’s ‘The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made’.

FTE takes a look at how Asian airlines are embracing the latest technological developments to improve the in-flight passenger experience.

Air China has taken delivery of its first 747-8 Intercontinental, which is configured in a four-class layout and has a culturally inspired cabin interior.

Family Booths, Duo-seating, iPad-equipped crew, an onboard snack bar and destination-related bookings via the IFE system are among the many innovations.
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