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
Tag Archives: Panasonic Avionics
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
Airlines begin to offer MB packages of data via Ku connectivity
Very close observers of the inflight connectivity sector were surprised late last year when airberlin announced it will equip virtually its ... Continue Reading
Big three Ku connectivity providers are driving momentum: Intelsat
Panasonic Avionics, Gogo and Global Eagle Entertainment “are pushing” the inflight connectivity market with their Ku-band products, and have... 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
Air New Zealand casts a new net in connectivity studies
Air New Zealand studied inflight connectivity in the past including for its 787-9s but like many carriers, chose to sit tight and not equip.... Continue Reading
Air France-KLM CEO won’t let personal concerns stop IFC rollout
NEW YORK: Air France has been going through a fair bit of change recently. Just a few months ago, the airline rolled out its new widebody ca... Continue Reading
Air France forges IFC deal with telco; a sign of things to come?
Last week, Air France published a press release announcing it plans to offer inflight connectivity on two short- and medium-haul Airbus A320... Continue Reading
Inmarsat makes headway on new air-to-ground service for Europe
For the last several years US airlines have been able to avail themselves of a relatively simple air-to-ground (ATG)-based inflight Internet... 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
Panasonic to bring NFC to IFE as industry faces mounting pressure
Some aviation industry observers have predicted that onboard Near Field Communication (NFC) applications for inflight entertainment (IFE) sy... Continue Reading
Emirates faces hurdles in offering free, robust inflight Internet
A world where inflight Internet access is offered free of charge just took a fairly substantial step towards becoming reality, as Emirates a... Continue Reading
Boeing not interested in being inflight Internet provider again
Boeing famously exited the service side of inflight connectivity when it shuttered its Connexion by Boeing unit at the end of 2006. The airf... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Airframers, suppliers collaborate to shorten lead times for seats
Consumer technology changes every six to 12 months, but the lead times required for bringing new aircraft seats with inflight entertainment ... Continue Reading
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