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.
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Panasonic Avionics Launches Converix Inflight Application Hosting Platform
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.
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
Panasonic Avionics, Flightradar24 Team for Inflight Map Data
Panasonic Avionics is teaming up with Flightradar24 to bring more data to the inflight map.
Beyond Multi-orbit: Multi-beam Driving Inflight Connectivity Innovation
Yes, multi-orbit satellite solutions are the near-term future of inflight connectivity. But multi-beam offerings are set to dominate sales conversations as service providers look to add resiliency, reliability, and flexibility for their airline partners.
Hughes Fusion Confirmed for Delta A321neo, A350 Aircraft
Nearly two years after announcing its Fusion platform, Hughes Networks confirmed its first customer: Delta Air Lines.
Aeromexico taps Viasat for IFC update
Viasat snagged Aeromexico as an inflight connectivity customer seven years ago. Today the companies announced an expansion of that partnership.
Which Gulf: What does it take for names to change in flight?
Will we be seeing the “Gulf of America” on inflight maps instead of “Gulf of Mexico?” While the FAA is updating those names in its navigation systems, the answer for passengers is a bit more complicated.
Panasonic Avionics plans support station for Riyadh Air
Panasonic Avionics announced a landmark 10-year agreement with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s premium global airline, to provide in-flight entertainment maintenance support for their fleet of confirmed orders of 39 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Lufthansa adds free messaging for long-haul flights
Lufthansa will expand its free messaging offering this summer to passengers on long-haul flights.