Upscaling to the rescue as 4K content continues to lag for IFE
Inflight entertainment system providers are going great guns to roll out 4K HDR 10+ screens onboard aircraft to deliver crystal clear and st... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Mary Kirby
Viasat optimizes IFC capacity with cross-roaming, third parties
Despite the clear threat posed by Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and multi-orbit LEO/GEO inflight connectivity, Viasat continues to enjoy a growing b... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Concorde Chief Pilot following Boom XB-1 triumph
On the heels of Boom Supersonic’s thrilling achievement — its XB-1 demonstrator, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brande... Continue Reading
NTSB flags altitude discrepancy in early data from DC plane collision
Probing the 29 January mid-air collision of an American Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, ... Continue Reading
Great expectations for supersonic travel as XB-1 breaks sound barrier
On Tuesday, 28 January 2025, aviation enthusiasts watching the amazing Boom Supersonic livestream presentation witnessed the dawn of second-... Continue Reading
Charmed by BermudAir service though Aisle Class remains elusive
BermudAir has received outsized attention for a startup, particularly for its plan to offer an original all-business class cabin featuring b... Continue Reading
IFE and IFC poised to converge and transform PaxEx
There has perhaps never been a more exciting time to be involved in inflight entertainment than right now. High-bandwidth inflight connectiv... Continue Reading
SAS taps Starlink to power free inflight Wi-Fi on entire fleet
SAS has tapped SpaceX to bring Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-supported inflight connectivity to its entire fleet, in a move that w... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: A single-beam, multi-orbit play
Welcome to RGN Premium content. This page is only available to active members. Already a member? LOGIN HERE Interested in becoming a member?... Continue Reading
Panasonic Avionics in advanced talks to bring Astrova Curve to market
MAYA, the compelling business class concept seat from Collins Aerospace — featuring a 45” curved ultra-wide OLED screen from Panasonic Avion... Continue Reading
United launches Control Tower view in FlightPath3D map
United Airlines has long taken a transparent approach to customer service, whether that means providing super detailed information about fli... Continue Reading
How Safran Passenger Innovations drove weight out of nextgen IFE
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) has enjoyed an impressive trajectory in embedded inflight entertainment and today is seen as delivering p... Continue Reading
Weight savings to drive cabin sustainability: Airbus and Diehl
Recycling and upcycling aircraft interiors — and increasing the use of recyclable materials in cabins — are important levers to pull when wo... Continue Reading
EL AL Israel Airlines integrates Cabin App into aviation maintenance
EL AL Israel Airlines says it has successfully integrated AirInt Services’ so-called Cabin App into its aviation maintenance departmen... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Panasonic’s Masson on disruptors shaping IFE
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading