Trade shows are a great opportunity for vendors to introduce new solutions and show off innovations. The absence of a product on display in a booth can tell an equally interesting – and completely opposite – story.
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Thales FlytEDGE delivers a new paradigm for in-flight entertainment
Pitched as the first connected, cloud-based IFE system, Thales’ FlytEDGE promises a new level of content personalization as an engagement platform, not just an entertainment server.
FlightPath3D hits 5,000 aircraft installed
FlightPath3D continues to expand its install base, hitting a milestone of 5,000 aircraft active around the world.
JetBlue turns to older A320s to cover for Pratt issues on A321neo fleet
As part of its earnings release last week JetBlue announced it was extending the life of a dozen A320 aircraft in its fleet. And N503JB, a/k/a Christine, is among those returning from retirement.
AIX Preview: New IFE ideas set to fly
AIX 2024 is just around the corner and a couple IFE ideas set to be unveiled at the show caught my attention.
Blueprint brings real personalization to JetBlue’s IFE
Might real personalization finally fly on inflight entertainment systems? JetBlue is giving it a go with its newly launched Blueprint offering.
Aegean plans long(er) haul with A321neo shift
Aegean Airlines plans to fly a bit further from 2026. The carrier converted four of its pending A321neo orders to the long-range version of the aircraft, supporting flights up to 7.5 hours from its hub in Athens.
Malaysia Airlines picks Collins, Recaro for A330neo seats
Malaysia Airlines unveiled its A330neo interiors, with seats from Collins Aerospace for the business class cabin and Recaro for economy. The new planes, with 297 seats on board, are expected to join the fleet from Q3 2024.
AERQ’s AERENA set to fly on Discover Airlines
The first airplane with AERQ’s in-seat entertainment system is now installed and ready to fly. Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, added the AERENA embedded IFE platform on one of its A320 aircraft through a collaboration and innovation partnership between AERQ, Discover Airlines and Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway.
Air India picks Thales for IFE update
Air India’s major content boost will be shown to most passengers on the Thales AVANT Up inflight entertainment system, a major upgrade for the carrier and for passenger experience.