#PaxEx Podcast: Aircraft Cabin Compromises and Surprises
Welcome to Episode 20 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Jon Norris, a long-time aircraft cabin engineer who serves as VP ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: IFE
Lumexis picks out space at 737 interiors studio as it nears linefit
Whether real or perceived, Boeing appears to be moving a little faster than its European rival to add new inflight entertainment and connect... Continue Reading
Qatar Airways makes split inflight Internet decision in face of delay
DOHA: It may seem a little ironic but it now appears likely that Qatar Airways’ new-design twinjets will be the last to be fitted with... Continue Reading
A more efficient content supply chain may be coming to IFE
Imagine if an airline could go to an online portal, see all the movies available, know exactly what point in time the movies can be accessed... Continue Reading
Oscar nods 2015: Everything is not awesome
If it’s January in Beverly Hills inevitably someone somewhere is complaining about the lack of diversity at the Academy Awards. And wh... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Panasonic and B/E Aerospace seek to Jazz up economy class
In June 2014 senior airline executives attending the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) annual general meeting in Doha were qu... Continue Reading
Factors to consider when predicting the future of embedded IFE
Pressed to describe how we see the IFE industry evolving in the face of CNN reports such as these – “Say buh-buh to seat-back s... Continue Reading
No big complaints: Qatar Airways CEO says first A350 is just right
TOULOUSE: Airbus officials, Qatar Airways executives and media from more than 150 international outlets gathered today at the Airbus Aircraf... Continue Reading
Star Alliance sees unity in diversity of culture and product
NEW DELHI: In an era of globalization, increasingly there is a tendency to standardize culture. In this rush to be part of an international ... Continue Reading
Air Astana goes on upgrade spree to improve passenger experience
ALMATY: Oil and mineral rich Kazakhstan in the heart of Central Asia placed geographically in one of the most dynamic, yet little revealed r... Continue Reading
Zodiac seat delays underscore broader constraint in supply chain
Zodiac Aerospace’s revelation that it encountered some difficulty in delivering premium seats on-time to American Airlines’ initial Bo... Continue Reading
Delta product rebrand leaves room for further improvement
In March 2015, Delta will bid farewell to BusinessElite, Economy Comfort and Economy, replacing them with Delta One, Comfort+ and Main Cabin... Continue Reading
Safety recommendations issued after flydubai IFE smoke event
United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued safety recommendations to flydubai, following a 9 April 2014 smoke ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: United to stream DirecTV to some passengers’ devices
As United Airlines puts planes into service without in-seat screens questions are being asked about the future of the inflight entertainment... Continue Reading
Airport and aircraft tech touted as Emirates A380 arrives at SFO
San Francisco International Airport is not only the latest US airport to receive Emirates’ double-decker A380 service direct to Dubai, but i... Continue Reading
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