Accessibility remains a hot topic of conversation at Aircraft Interiors Expo. And, as in prior years, it was challenging to sort real progress from hype.
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Discover Airlines Picks Panasonic Multi-orbit Internet
In what CEO Bernd Bauer describes as “A major step in digitizing the flight experience and a real upgrade for our guests,” Discover Airlines will add inflight internet to its A330 fleet, powered by Panasonic Avionics
Intelsat, Embraer Team for Line-Fit Multi-Orbit IFC
The Embraer E2 family of aircraft will soon be available from the factory with Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution installed.
Anuvu Snags Global Apple TV Distribution Deal
Airlines can now offer more Apple TV content than ever on their IFE systems, thanks to a distribution partnership with Anuvu.
ThinKom, Quvia Team for QoE Boost
ThinKom and Quvia are teaming to bring the multi-band, multi-beam, multi-constellation connectivity dream of the future closer to reality.
SkyFive Brings Kazakhstan Online with Freedom Telecom Partnership
Air-to-ground inflight internet will come online in Kazakhstan, thanks to a newly announced partnership between SkyFive and Freedom Telecom.
DIRECTV Adds International Coverage for Inflight TV
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT is expanding its coverage map, bringing live television beyond US borders.
Viasat, Telesat Officially Team for Multi-orbit Connectivity
The long-teased deal between Viasat and Telesat is now signed, with Lightspeed contracted for LEO connectivity capacity from 2027(ish).
TUI Adds WhatsApp Messaging Service in Inflight Connectivity Push
WhatsApp connectivity takes center stage in the new TUI digital inflight experience, powered by Immfly.
FlightPath3D Takes Moving Map to the Cloud
Airlines can now deliver the full FlightPath3D experience via an inflight internet link rather than an on-board server thanks to the launch of FlightPath3D Cloud.