FTE spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the airline’s plans to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi within five years and live television onboard all flights.
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Find out more >>FTE spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the airline’s plans to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi within five years and live television onboard all flights.
FTE caught up with Boeing Company’s Rachelle Ornan to find out what the aircraft manufacturer has planned and what we can expect of the future onboard experience.
Southwest Airlines is teaming up with DISH to allow its passengers to borrow an iPad at their departure airport, watch content in-flight, and then return it once they land.
Hawaiian Airlines will introduce new Extra Comfort Economy seating in June 2014, offering passengers more legroom, priority boarding, power outlets and on-demand IFE.
Etihad Airways has introduced eight live television channels, which will broadcast news and sport on 21 of its widebody aircraft.
Finnair will soon offer passengers Samsung Tab 3 tablets pre-loaded with content as part of a major IFE upgrade to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
Low-cost carrier flydubai has launched its new Business Class service, which includes more spacious seating, priority check-in and fast track immigration.
Following successful trials, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has permanently introduced mobile phone and Wi-Fi connectivity onboard its A330 services between Ireland and the US.
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The first Singapore Airlines aircraft equipped with its next-generation cabin products has entered service, offering passengers the new KrisWorld IFE system, broadband Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity.
A new industry report from think tank IDATE says 43% of aircraft will have broadband connectivity by 2017, with LTE technology creating increased competition.
Passengers flying long-haul with Air France will soon have access to electrical sockets, USB ports and improved IFE as part of the airline’s Economy and Premium Economy upgrade.
FTE paid a visit to the APEX/IFSA EXPO after FTE Global 2013, where we explored the latest trends in onboard entertainment, connectivity and cabin design.
Passengers flying short-haul with Virgin Australia can now stream entertainment via their own mobile devices thanks to the launch of a new wireless IFE system.
Daniel Baron, Managing Director, LIFT Strategic Design, offers expert insight on how airlines can deliver an in-flight ‘wow’ factor while also increasing brand loyalty and yield.
Delta Air Lines flight attendants have been issued with Microsoft Windows Phone 8 devices to streamline onboard purchases and provide improved transaction times.
Domestic air passengers in the UK could soon have access to superfast in-flight Wi-Fi under plans being explored by Ofcom, the communications watchdog.
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