Chinese wireless IFE providers throw their hats into the ring
Streaming IFE solutions offer a relatively quick route for airlines to improve the onboard experience for passengers at oft-times dramatical... Continue Reading
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When light loads reduce the value proposition of Delta’s Comfort+
What is in-seat power worth on a transatlantic flight? This is the question your author faced when considering seat assignments on a recent ... Continue Reading
$130b by 2020: what does the rise in ancillaries mean for #PaxEx?
Operators, airframers and inflight connectivity providers find themselves at a pivotal point in the way airlines use connectivity, not just ... Continue Reading
China’s Envee takes kid-friendly IFE to next level with Tinman Arts
Headquartered in bustling Chengdu, the capital city in China’s Sichuan province, Envee Inflight Entertainment has been creating a host... Continue Reading
Amtrak readies to expand nextgen wifi, unlocks streaming on Acela
With a shoestring budget, 44 routes covering a staggering 21,300 miles and an aging fleet, Amtrak is slowly but surely working on bringing h... Continue Reading
Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network to launch with partial service
Expect a shift in the launch plans for Inmarsat’s EuropaSat S-band satellite. The hardware is built and ready for launch to support th... Continue Reading
USB 3 Type-C transition surges ahead as key #PaxEx challenge
Inflight power was the subject on everybody’s lips at the APEX and Aircraft Interiors Asia expos in Singapore, with the relatively new USB 3... Continue Reading
Press Release: Global availability of 3G eXphone system announced
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and AeroMobile have today announced the global availability of the new 3G eXPhone system. The new... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: What US can learn from Japan about high-speed rail
Welcome to Episode 39 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is aviation journalist, world traveler, aircraft interiors expert an... Continue Reading
Press Release: Austrian launches virtual assistant for customers
Austrian Airlines is now offering its new myAustrian Messenger Service. This cost-free, virtual assistant supports customers by responding t... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Gyrocopter joy and Galaxy Note 7 fiasco
Airline passengers are permitted to carry most portable electronic devices on board aircraft, but regulators and airlines are having to rema... Continue Reading
Press Release: Chicago Jet Group is authorized dealer for SmartSky
The list of SmartSky 4G network distribution partners continues to grow. Chicago Jet Group will serve as an authorized dealer for hardware s... Continue Reading
The Huntsman: Winter’s War is so bad it’s good
Chris Hemsworth might not be the greatest actor on the planet, but, love him or hate him, the dude is charismatic as all get out. And Hemswo... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aer Lingus goes 3G mobile IFC on two A330s
Leading inflight connectivity provider AeroMobile, in partnership with Panasonic Avionics, is delighted to announce the expansion of its 3G ... Continue Reading
With PED fire events on the rise, will containment kits take off?
In the wake of the recent Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fire on board a Southwest Airlines flight (the device has since been banned by the DOT), and... Continue Reading
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