Airbus proposes ‘Virtual Cockpit Experience’ for IFE
With tens of millions of flight simulator fans for computer games and online, flying passengers might be entertained by a ‘Virtual Coc... Continue Reading
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Philippine’s A330 wireless IFE program will serve as case study
Anyone following the IFE industry closely will understand the significance of Philippine Airlines’ decision to offer a purely wireless enter... Continue Reading
Airline body appeals for calm over Ebola fears
Fears that international air travel could spread the deadly Ebola virus beyond West Africa are being met with an appeal for calm from IATA, ... Continue Reading
From United to Gogo, Mary Rogozinski leans into aviation
Mary Rogozinski, Gogo’s manager of content partnerships since 2012, has been working in the aviation industry for over 30 years. More ... Continue Reading
European airline bosses focus on capacity discipline, LCC threat
If European airline analysts were concerned about the potential financial impact of redirecting flights to avoid flying over conflict zones,... Continue Reading
JetBlue seeks to strike balance between Wall Street and customers
One of the biggest challenges JetBlue faces in rolling-out its new fare “families” next year is ensuring the new bundled package... Continue Reading
US DOT issues overdue safety rule for lithium battery transport
Aviation accidents and incidents involving the transportation of lithium batteries have long been a subject of grave concern for pilots and ... Continue Reading
Panasonic maps a plan for airlines to exploit Iridium and Ku
Panasonic Avionics’ plan to drive operational benefits for airlines through connectivity by exploiting the low-bandwidth Iridium satellite n... Continue Reading
IFE apps and games developer makes gains in China
As airfare becomes more affordable in the highly competitive Chinese aviation environment, operators are ordering new jets with IFE solution... Continue Reading
US leads Avgas effort for lead-free air
Medical research supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that minute levels of lead in our air can have serious effects... Continue Reading
Air accident cluster makes travelers fearful; should they worry?
My friend Heni Herewini, who lives in New Zealand contacted me the other day with a question. Her son’s hockey team will be traveling on Mal... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Is the IFE industry ready for EMV chip credit cards?
Embedded inflight entertainment system providers do not expect to face liability for fraudulent purchases transacted via the platforms they ... Continue Reading
Virgin America quiet on seat improvements in IPO filing
Since starting operations nearly 10 years ago Virgin America has relied on its brand image and self-proclaimed “premium” levels of customer ... Continue Reading
Delta’s new streaming video plan has broader CRM implications
Working in collaboration with its inflight Wi-Fi partner Gogo, Delta Air Lines has launched a first-of-its-kind wireless IFE experience that... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines eyes next step for Ku connectivity
Southwest Airlines recently selected Boeing Airplane Health Management (AHM) to enhance operational efficiency in its maintenance and engine... Continue Reading
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