In-flight live sports are some of the most valuable content experiences an airline can offer to passengers on the IFE platform but most do it poorly today. Thales’ new 360Stream solution aims to change that with a host of new features.
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Under the Radome: Talking Fast & Free Wi-Fi with Air Canada’s Norman Haughton
Developing new offerings is a delicate balance of concepts and planning, pressed against the reality of passenger behavior. Air Canada took a hybrid approach to build its new IFE/C plan.
Letting locals shine: Air Tahiti Nui extends inflight content to tourism opportunities
Air Tahiti Nui takes its role as an ambassador for its homeland very seriously. It already amplifies local stories through the inflight entertainment system, and soon plans to market those experiences to visitors through an onboard marketplace.
Icelandair officially joins the Airbus family
Icelandair is now an Airbus operator. The carrier took delivery of its first A321LR on Tuesday, beginning the process of replacing its 757 fleet.
China Eastern launches streaming IFE on its newest C919
The ninth C919 for China Eastern arrived last week, carrying a bit of a passenger experience boost. It is the first C919 for the carrier to feature a streaming entertainment solution on board.
Emirates begins its A350 era with updated seats, entertainment, internet offerings
The next generation of Emirates travel is here, with the A350 introducing a number of changes to the inflight passenger experience, across all three classes of service.
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
A Tale of Two Turks: Flight-testing the 777 and A350 Business Class on Turkish Airlines
The varied fleet of Turkish Airlines means passengers can have a significantly different experience on board, especially in business class. Here’s a look at the A350 and 777 side-by-side.
AERQ ends IFE play
AERQ is halting operations after five years of work to develop a new IFE (and “Cabin Digital Platform”) solution.
Copa adds wireless IFE with Inflight Dublin deal
Copa Airlines is bringing streaming video content to its fleet thanks to a deal with Inflight Dublin. The latter’s Everhub wireless IFE solution will be deployed fleet-wide across the Panamanian carrier’s 737 fleet.