REVIEW: France’s speedy, free TGV wifi outperforms expectations
France’s national rail operator SNCF is experimenting new passenger experience features to attract passengers to the rails — and, in particu... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: IoT
Press Release: Norwegian airports select Cranfield for PaxEx research
Cranfield University’s Centre for Air Transport Management has been awarded two million NOK (just under £1 million) in funding from the Rese... Continue Reading
Press Release: Enhanced GX link emulator supports on-ground testing
Many in aviation are counting on the Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite network to gain a competitive edge. However, testing new GX ap... Continue Reading
Access to early window movies drives Air Canada seatback IFE adoption
The ability to provide early window movie content to passengers is a driving force behind Air Canada’s continued adoption of in-seat IFE acr... Continue Reading
Delta bucks industry trend by ensuring comfort for 777 economy class
When Delta Air Lines revealed its newly refurbished Boeing 777 in Atlanta last week, it made a bold statement that comfort is here to stay n... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell report sees major connected tech investments
The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fueled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi c... Continue Reading
digEcor sees big opportunity to bring USB power to the flying public
Much like inflight connectivity, in-seat power for passengers’ personal electronic devices is increasingly seen as the cost of doing busines... Continue Reading
Qantas waiting for Sunrise to launch international inflight Internet
Qantas plans to time the launch of its international inflight connectivity services to correspond with new longhaul aircraft to debut around... Continue Reading
Press Release: July 20 is target date for seventh Iridium NEXT launch
Iridium Communications Inc. announced today that the seventh Iridium NEXT mission has been targeted by SpaceX for launch on July 20, 2018, f... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic, Stelia, ZIM speedily spruce up ex-Airberlin A330s
Last time we checked in with Virgin Atlantic’s then-newly-leased ex-Airberlin Airbus A330-200s back in January, the airline had just hit on ... Continue Reading
Revamping its app, United wants “to go where you are”
When it comes to technology and innovation, United Airlines EVP of Technology and Chief Digital Officer Linda Jojo says flexibility and a fo... Continue Reading
Readying to take its first A330neo, TAP touts comfort vision
TAP Air Portugal’s decision to adopt standard Recaro slimline seats on its Airbus A320 family aircraft and pitch them as tight as 28 i... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa significantly bolsters IFE content line-up
Good news for travellers just in time for the summer months: Lufthansa has significantly upgraded and expanded its in-flight entertainment p... Continue Reading
In-seat power leader Astronics grows connectivity hardware portfolio
Astronics Corporation is known in aviation for being the dominant provider of aircraft in-seat power, but if the New York-based firm has its... Continue Reading
Airlines tighten contracts for portable wifi as they eye IFC upgrade
When airlines began adopting all-in-one portable wireless entertainment solutions, the initial contracts being sought were roughly five year... Continue Reading
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