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Lufthansa Systems pulls the plug on patch antenna connectivity play

10 April 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

This small, battery-powered Iridium NEXT modem could help change the inflight ancillary sales market

Can narrow-band wifi options for inflight passenger connectivity work? Lufthansa Systems pulled the plug on one such program recently, seeking to avoid “pissing everyone off.”

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AIX, AIX19, Atlantic Airways, BoardConnect, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik Filed Under: IFEC

PaxEx Premium: Mahata joins the IFC financing fray

19 February 2019 By Seth Miller

Citilink's first A320 to receive the Inmarsat GX kit. (Photo via Inmarsat)

Is there a secret to better financing of inflight connectivity solutions? Indonesia's Mahata Aero Technology (MAT) is the latest to take that plunge, with an arrangement to cover the costs for Garuda and Citilink. The deal relies on partnerships with suppliers Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik and Inmarsat, along with what MAT Executive Director Iwan Setiawan describes as "a unique business model" that is proving successful in its preliminary state.

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This story is about: BoardConnect, Citilink, Eurowings, Fly-Fi, FlyFi, Garuda, Global Eagle, Global Xpress, gogo, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JAL, JetBlue, Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik, Mahata, Mahata Aero Technology, Mahata Aero Teknologi, Panasonic Avionics, Qatar Airways, Spirit Airlines, Thales Inflyt, UON Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

GX installation begins for Citilink Indonesia

5 December 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Citilink's first A320 to receive the Inmarsat GX kit. (Photo via Inmarsat)

The first Citilink Indonesia inflight wifi connectivity installation is underway. Work to add the Inmarsat GX Aviation kit to the aircraft began recently on the first of 50 A320s contracted to receive the system. The implementation is being overseen by Mahata Aero Teknologi (MAT), and Indonesian wireless technology provider.

This story is about: BoardConnect, Citilink Indonesia, Garuda, Global Eagle, Global Xpress, GX, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, Indonesia, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik, Mahata, Mahata Aero Technology, Mahata Aero Teknologi, PaxEx, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

SpiceJet launches streaming IFE solution fleet-wide

13 August 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

cabin interior via Stefan Krasowski via Flickr/CC BY-SA https://www.flickr.com/photos/rapidtravelchai/13916636776

More than a year after committing to the platform SpiceJet rolled out its inflight entertainment offering today. The BYOD streaming solution, branded SpicEngage, offers, video content, games, reading options and more. Passengers access the system using their own mobile devices. The system, based on Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect platform is available fleet-wide, covering both 737 and Q400 aircraft.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, BoardConnect, dining, Global Eagle, IFE, in flight, in-flight entertainment, India, inflight entertainment, LCC, Lufthansa Systems, SpiceJet, SpicEngage, Streaming IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Bringing a 360 view to the moving map

21 November 2017 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Can a more immersive moving map experience turn more passengers into inflight shopping customers? A greater opportunity to both entertain and engage passengers is part of the proposition from FligthPath 360; and maybe some purchases, too.

This story is about: APEXEXPO, Betria Interactive, BoardConnect, flightpath, flightpath 360, flightpath3d, IFE, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Lufthansa Systems, moving map, PaxEx Filed Under: IFEC

Delivering big PaxEx improvements over a low bandwidth connection

9 October 2017 By Seth Miller

This small, battery-powered Iridium NEXT modem could help change the inflight ancillary sales market

Can a slow inflight internet connection deliver real passenger benefits? In many cases it is better than nothing and Lufthansa Systems is talking about ways to integrate such into a low-cost solution for airlines.

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This story is about: Air Europa, APEXEXPO, BoardConnect, IFE, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, internet, Lufthansa Systems, PaxEx, Streaming IFE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Air Europa’s streaming upgrade: Next-gen from BoardConnect

5 October 2017 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Lufthansa Systems' BoardConnect enables passengers to enjoy a broad range of entertainment on their own smartphones and tablets.

Air Europa’s short-haul passengers are getting an IFE upgrade next year, thanks to BoardConnect from Lufthansa Systems. The latest iteration of the platform includes plenty of new features, but getting rid of the battery could prove a tipping point for the product.

This story is about: Air Europa, APEXEXPO, BoardConnect, IFE, in flight, in-flight entertainment, Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik, PaxEx, Streaming IFE Filed Under: IFEC

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