More questions than answers on Embraer tablet integration project
The buzz around Embraer’s E-Jet E2 family of updated regional jets couldn’t be hotter. From the promises of ATR-like costs to the stunning n... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: inflight entertainment
Op-Ed: How social media and virtual reality will reshape IFE
Having cut thousands of jobs last year in the midst of a $2 billion cost-cutting effort Qantas could certainly stand to gain from good press... Continue Reading
FAA to establish aircraft cyber security working group
The US Federal Aviation Administration is establishing a new industry working group to provide guidance on how to bolster aircraft cyber sec... Continue Reading
Could iconic SkyMall brand enjoy a digital rebirth in-flight?
I bought it in SkyMall, That five-mile-high mall That always has just what I need When I get to the gate and remember too late I should have... Continue Reading
Are reports about the death of IFE exaggerated?
While inflight connectivity services may not support bandwidth for streaming movies over the Internet, can’t airlines or a Netflix-type serv... Continue Reading
Industry progresses in effort to streamline IFE-seat testing
Aircraft seat makers and IFE manufacturers are progressing in their efforts to streamline certification testing of seats integrated with ele... Continue Reading
Delta’s Basic Economy could become formidable threat to ULCCs
Delta’s fare rebrand, introduced in late 2014 and featuring a Basic Economy option designed to take aim at the new crop of ultra low c... Continue Reading
#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
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
When it comes to using your PED in-flight, mind the gap
The commotion over my shoulder was a bit jarring. Having spent the prior 9-ish hours mostly gorging on food and drink, plus catching the occ... 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
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