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AVANT

Emirates picks AVANT Up for next generation IFE on A350 fleet

8 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Emirates’ next generation of planes will show off the next generation of the airline’s ice inflight entertainment solution, delivered on the Thales AVANT Up platform. The update entertainment solution is part of a $350 million investment by the airline in the passenger experience on the upcoming fleet.

This story is about: A350, A350 XWB, A350-900, AVANT, AVANT Up, Bluetooth, embedded IFE, Emirates, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC

JetBlue, Spirit agree to $3.8 billion deal

28 July 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The combined Spirit/JetBlue market map

Four months after starting the conversations, and just a few hours after the Frontier Airlines bid was formally rejected, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue announced a definitive agreement to merge.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, AVANT, Big Front Seat, Collins Aerospace, Frontier, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, JetBlue, merger, Meridian, premium cabin, seating, seats, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales AVANT Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Thales boosts screen, power options with AVANT Up(grade)

24 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The next generation of in-flight entertainment systems is ready to fly from Thales. The company launched the AVANT Up line this week, with upgraded screens, in-seat power, and services options for airlines.

This story is about: AVANT, AVANT Up, Bluetooth, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, InFlyt, power, screens, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, USB, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Personalization and Privacy: Challenges on the JetBlue A220 AVANT IFE

29 April 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Unassigned seats on board just show the seat number on the screen

JetBlue made clear a while ago that in-seat screens are here to stay. The company’s brand new A220 fleet includes 10.1 inch, 1080P high definition screens at every seat. And the product improvement with the A220 is massive compared to the E190s it replaces.

But the offering also includes some privacy challenges related to the personalization efforts JetBlue is implementing in partnership with the IFE vendor Thales.

This story is about: A220, AVANT, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inaugural, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, live television, live tv, personalization, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

On board the JetBlue A220 inaugural

28 April 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Since the day it was introduced the A220 (nee CSeries) was described as a game-changer for the industry. JetBlue is about to find out just how well it works. The aircraft entered service on Monday and is a solid offering on which the company is slated to grow in the years ahead.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, A321LR, AVANT, Collins Aerospace, Fly-Fi, FlyFi, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Qatar Airways upgrades 787-8 IFE to Thales AVANT

2 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Qatar Airways 787-8 fleet is getting an upgrade. The carrier will swap out the in-flight entertainment system on board its oldest Dreamliners to the Thales AVANT platform.

This story is about: 787, 787-8, AVANT, Dreamliner, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Qatar Airways, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

Inside the new JetBlue A220 cabin

12 January 2021 By Seth Miller 10 Comments

The new JetBlue A220 feaures 30 Even More Space seats, including 4 rows at the front of the aircraft

After taking delivery on New Year’s Eve, JetBlue is finally opening the door of its brand new A220-300 for travelers to take a peek inside.

This story is about: A220, AVANT, economy class, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, middle seat, power, premium economy, seating, seats, Thales, Thales AVANT, USB Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue takes delivery of first A220

4 January 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

JetBlue promised it would take delivery of its first A220 in 2020 and it beat the deadline by mere hours, with an evening ferry flight from Mobile to JFK on New Year’s Eve.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, Airbus, AVANT, economy class, embedded IFE, Even More Space, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, lavatory, power, Thales, Thales AVANT, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

On board the new JetBlue A321neo

27 September 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

What’s it like to fly on JetBlue’s newest A321neo? Come along on board as I put it through the paces.

This story is about: A321neo, Astronics, AVANT, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, seating, seats, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, trip report, ViaSat, ViaSat-2 Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue selects Thales AVANT for A220 IFE

10 September 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

JetBlue’s A220-300 fleet will bring a new passenger experience to the airline. But it will do so with familiar partners. The carrier announced today that the planes will fly with the Thales AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) solution on board. Delivery for the first of seventy A220s to the carrier is due in 2020.

This story is about: Air Canada, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO19, AVANT, Delta Air Lines, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, JetBlue, live television, live tv, LiveTV, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

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