Singapore Airlines is the launch customer for Panasonic Avionics’ new Marketplace e-commerce platform, a digital system that facilitates inflight ordering of retail, and food and beverage items. The platform also expands storefront retail and duty-free offerings, with the ability to present dynamic inventory during flight
ANA has expanded the terms of its contract with West Entertainment as IFE content service provider. The tailored content will run across ANA’s IFE systems, with West managing content acquisitions, digital encoding and AVOD management
China Eastern Airlines has become the launch customer in China for Panasonic’s Live Television service for inflight viewing. The service will be rolled out across the airline’s entire widebody fleet, initially providing passengers with live coverage from major local broadcasters such as CCTV and CGTN
The installation of the Open IFE platform from Anuvu makes Cathay Pacific the first airline to deliver ultra-HD image quality on A321neo aircraft
Devialet, a France-based audio solutions developer, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Rosen Aviation, a USA-based specialist in aviation cabin electronics, to collaborate on the integration of audio, video and cabin interface solutions for aircraft interiors
The first factory-installed Intelsat 2Ku system has been delivered on an A321neo. The fitment marks the availability of 2Ku as a factory-installed option to airlines on their Airbus A320 Family aircraft, offering access to the global Intelsat network
EASA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the aircraft-powered version of Bluebox Aviation Systems’ ‘Bluebox Wow’ W-IFE technology
Anuvu has announced a second long-term IFE partnership with Gulf Air, to provide the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain with a bespoke content strategy
United Airlines’ massive aircraft order and cabin interiors programme has created a much-needed stir in the aviation industry. The news continues with a partnership with The Coda Collection, which will provide complimentary access to concert films, music documentaries, episodic series and more, on all the airline’s seatback IFE displays and PDE-enabled flights
United is adding 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft to its fleet, and retrofitting its entire remaining narrow-body fleet with new ‘signature interiors’. This massive investment is expected to generate more than US$30bn in income, lower carbon emissions per seat, create 25,000 jobs, and contribute $50bn annually towards the US economy by 2026
