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Air India picks Thales for IFE update

20 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of an Indian skyline on a Thales IFE screen

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.

This story is about: A350, Air India, Arc Moving Map by Panasonic Avionics, AVANT, AVANT Up, embedded IFE, ex3, HDR, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, moving map, Optiq, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Thales, Thales AVANT, USB, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC

Ethiopian targets major growth with Boeing, Airbus orders in Dubai

15 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Ethiopian Airlines plans a big boost to its fleet, with multiple orders announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show. The carrier will add both Airbus and Boeing jets to its fleet as it pursues significant growth through its Vision 2035 Strategy.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 8, 787-9, A350, A350 XWB, A350-1000, A350-900, Adient Aerospace, Airbus, Astronics, AVANT, AVANT Up, Boeing, business class, DAS23, Dreamliner, Dubai Air Show, Ethiopian Airlines, HBCplus, 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, Ka2517, lie-flat beds, Mesfin Tasew, Optiq, Safran Passenger Innovations, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, ThinKom, USB, USB-C Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Emirates boosts long-haul fleet with mega order

13 November 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Rendering of the 777X in Emirates livery (image via Boeing)

Emirates will add 95 more Boeing wide-body aircraft to its fleet over the next decade, further extending its opportunity to either refresh and replace older aircraft, or to grow its fleet. The order was announced Monday on the opening day of the 2023 Dubai Air Show.

This story is about: 777-8, 777-9, 777X, 787-10, 787-8, AVANT, AVANT Up, Boeing, DAS23, Dreamliner, Dubai Air Show, Emirates, GE9X, General Electric, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT, USB, USB-C Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Emirates picks AVANT Up for next generation IFE on A350 fleet

8 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Emirates’ next generation of planes will show off the next generation of the airline’s ice inflight entertainment solution, delivered on the Thales AVANT Up platform. The update entertainment solution is part of a $350 million investment by the airline in the passenger experience on the upcoming fleet.

This story is about: A350, A350 XWB, A350-900, AVANT, AVANT Up, Bluetooth, embedded IFE, Emirates, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC

American to be launch customer for Thales Optiq displays

13 December 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new Thales Optiq displays will soon fly on American Airlines' 787-9 and A321XLR aircraft

American Airlines’ upcoming A321XLR and 787-9 aircraft will be the launch platform for the Thales AVANT Optiq displays. These 4K HDR screens, featuring Samsung QLED technology also offer Bluetooth pairing at every seat.

This story is about: 787-9, A321XLR, American Airlines, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT Filed Under: IFEC

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