AERQ, the Hamburg-based start-up developing digital platforms for aircraft cabins, has announced that it is discontinuing its business activities due to significant obstacles in entering a very sensitive market for IFE systems
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Highlights from another busy day at the passenger experience event in Long Beach include FlightPath3D and Delta Air Lines revealing moving maps designed for accessibility, high-profile speakers discussing personalised customer experiences and supply chain complexities, and cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs
Thai Airways has signed a contract with Neo Space Group (NSG) for in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology that leverages SES Open Orbits network and will provide passengers with internet speeds of up to 200Mbps
Spafax has announced the renewal of its longstanding IFE content partnership with Korean Air, with the next phase to focus on enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and passenger engagement
Qatar Airways is the first airline to announce the selection of FlytEDGE, signing an agreement with Thales to equip its new Airbus A321 NX fleet with the systems. FlytEDGE is the world’s first Cloud-native IFE platform, utilising Cloud computing technologies and an open software platform
The doors of APEX/IFSA Global Expo opened on 28 October, with highlights from the first day including Thales and Qatar Airways unveiling a world-first advancement, C-suite executives sharing insights and updates on their airlines, and panels advising how to enhance areas such as accessibility and IFE curation
Qatar Airways has taken flight with the first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with Starlink in-flight connectivity, The airline plans to roll-out Starlink’s high-speed, low latency internet across its entire B777 fleet within a year
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the annual event where airlines, industry suppliers and cabin interiors professionals converge to shape the cabins of the future, will return on 8-10 April 2025 at Hamburg Messe. The 2024 event saw strong growth, and the 2025 event promises even more reasons to attend
APEX has announced the full list of airline industry leaders speaking at APEX/IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach on 28 to 30 October. The lineup of high-profile speakers includes Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, and Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic
Richard Wise, SVP for content, channels & rights at IMG, discusses the latest developments in the world of live sports, as shown onboard by Sport 24