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AirFi hypes LEO IFC option on cusp of launch

27 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

It could come online within the next few days. The company is confident that timeline won’t stretch past a few weeks. And AirFi’s LEO customers want the service yesterday.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, ancillary, ancillary revenue, buy-on-board, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Moret, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

AirFi snags trio of customers, including new LEO install

19 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inflight entertainment is coming to three more airlines, powered by AirFi’s streaming IFE solution.

This story is about: ACMI, AirFi, AirFi LEO, buy-on-board, charter, Fiji Airways, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, magazine, retail, SmartLynx, Streaming IFE, Surinam Airways, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Delta retires streaming entertainment option

31 March 2023 By Jason Rabinowitz 20 Comments

For years Delta Air Lines highlighted its on-board content library as a valuable part of the inflight entertainment offering. Turns out scant few passengers streamed anything on shorter flights, however, and now the carrier is shedding that cost.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, Delta Studio, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, regional jet, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi goes live on Bhutan Airlines

21 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The best entertainment on a flight in or out of Paro, Bhutan arguably comes from the majestic Himalayan mountains just outside. But travelers looking for a bit more on board now have another option, as Bhutan Airlines launches its new streaming entertainment platform, in partnership with AirFi.

This story is about: AirFi, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Crystal Cabin Awards short list: 80+ designs that will change the way you fly

13 March 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

More than 80 companies and products are set to compete for top honors at the 2023 Crystal Cabin Awards, highlighting new an innovative solutions that will change the passenger experience in the years ahead.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX23, business class, CCA23, Crystal Cabin Awards, eVTOL, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Lufthansa’s Allegris long-haul cabins offer up options for everyone

28 February 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A true double bed in the sky for the center pair seats of Lufthansa's new Allegris layout

Is there such a thing as too many choices for passengers? Lufthansa is about to find out. The company formally revealed its “Allegris” long-haul cabin concept on Tuesday, highlighting options for “individuality and exclusivity” on board, and as many as 14 options for passengers.

This story is about: Allegris, Bluetooth, Collins Aerospace, economy class, embedded IFE, first class, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, lie-flat beds, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, premium cabin, premium economy, suites Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Air Malta taps Bluebox for IFE platform

24 February 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Air Malta will deploy the Blueview digital entertainment platform on its newest A320neo aircraft. The system from Bluebox Aviation Systems will be configured to offer Air Malta’s passengers an in-flight entertainment experience – entertainment, moving map, games, etc. – and will be deployed on a linefit Airbus Airspace Link installation.

This story is about: A320neo, Air Malta, Airspace, Airspace Link, Bluebox, Blueview, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Kevin Birchmore, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Qantas refines its first class suites for Project Sunrise A350s

23 February 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Cutaway view of the new Qantas A350, showing off the new interiors

We’re still nearly three years away from service launching, but Qantas continues to tease out how it plans to make 20+ hours on board comfortable for passengers flying on its longest routes.

This story is about: A350, A350-1000, business class, Emirates, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, Lufthansa, premium cabin, Project Sunrise, Qantas, suites, USB, USB-C, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

JAL confirms 2Ku deployment on J-Air E190 fleet

4 January 2023 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The first JAL/J-AIR E190 to fly with Intelsat's 2Ku kit on board (Image via J-AIR)

Japan Airlines confirmed expansion of its inflight internet deployment to part of its regional jet fleet. The carrier’s first E190 – operated by subsidiary J-AIR – officially returned to service with the Intelsat 2Ku hardware on board late last year.

This story is about: 2Ku, Dave Bijur, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Intelsat, J-AIR, JAL, Japan Airlines, Ku, Ku-band, Ku3030, Streaming IFE, ThinKom, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

easyJet expands AirFi deployment to 100+ aircraft

19 December 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new easyJet digital inflight shopping experience, powered by AirFi

More than 100 additional easyJet planes are now flying with AirFi’s WiFi-based streaming entertainment and passenger engagement portal on board. The move follows a successful trial of the technology on easyJet’s Swiss-registered fleet earlier this fall.

This story is about: AirFi, buy-on-board, EasyJet, IFE, IFEC, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Job Heimerikx, magazine, retail, Simon Cox, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

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