inflight entertainment

United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin

13 May 2025 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

After a year of teasing we now know United Airlines’ plan for the next generation of the Polaris business class cabin. And a new “Studio” extra premium up-sell is part of the play.

Casting, Caching Set to Boost IFE Content

5 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airlines spend ton on content, hoping to keep passengers entertained on board. But for some travelers that will never be enough. Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) plans to enable casting from personal devices to its RAVE IFE screens to help.

Panasonic Avionics Launches Converix Inflight Application Hosting Platform

18 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Data is everything and everywhere. For Panasonic Avionics the introduction of Converix, the company’s new on-board hosting platform, aims to help capture and manage that data, enabling solutions beyond inflight entertainment.

Astronics Launches SkyShow Moving Map Replacement, Featuring FlightPath3D

16 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airlines flying with the legacy Rockwell Collins moving map solution need a replacement, as that company exits the market. Enter Astronics, with its SkyShow Server, featuring FlightPath3D content.

TCI Launches “Cornea” Inflight Entertainment Platform

14 April 2025 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

TCI Aircraft Interiors announced its intentions to join the highly competitive inflight entertainment market last week, unveiling Cornea at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025.

Assessing Aviation Accessibility at AIX 2025

11 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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.