Inmarsat says global Commercial Service Introduction was achieved during December 2015 for its three-satellite Global Xpress (GX) constellation.


Inmarsat says global Commercial Service Introduction was achieved during December 2015 for its three-satellite Global Xpress (GX) constellation.

Premium passengers flying from Heathrow to Beirut, Cairo, Baku, Tel Aviv and Amman can now make use of the complimentary food pre-ordering service.

Qantas has launched an iPad app for children aged between four and eight years, which includes games to keep young travellers entertained.

Russian carrier Aeroflot has replaced its digEplayer L7 devices with Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets, which will be offered to premium passengers on its A320s.
Aeromexico has become the launch customer for Rockwell Collins’ ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service, following the successful completion of trials.

From 2015-2021, the Asia Pacific market is forecast to experience the highest CAGR of 26%, while the global connectivity market will be worth $5.5 billion.

Singapore Airlines has partnered with SITAONAIR to install GX Aviation high-speed connectivity on its long-haul fleet, which will be rolled out in 2016.

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.

JetBlue will have all 60 of its Embraer 190s equipped with the Fly-Fi connectivity service by autumn 2016, having completed the rollout on its A320s and A321s.

The Spanish carrier is making Immfly content available on all flights, enabling passengers to access video content, digital newspapers and city guides.

Business Class passengers flying on Fiji Airways’ Boeing 737s will soon be offered iPads pre-loaded with movies, TV shows and music.

BAE Systems is the first IFE vendor to strike a deal with a major Hollywood studio for the streaming of Early Window Content on passenger-owned devices.
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