DirecTV Inflight, a distributor of content in the commercial aviation sector, has launched an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with Satcom Direct (SD). The IPTV service is compatible with both GEO and LEO constellations
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Following a successful trial of Bluebox’s Blueview digital services platform, Icelandic low-cost airline, Play Airlines, has now deployed the onboard retail system across its entire fleet of 10 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft
Air India has launched Vista, its new wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service, across certain aircraft in its widebody fleet to provide customers with entertainment until those aircraft are retrofitted with new seatback systems
Safran’s key financials for H1 2024 show revenues from aircraft interiors activities increased by 26.6%, demonstrating ‘the appetite of airlines for cabin retrofits’. The company also achieved strong growth in deliveries of business-class seats
Panasonic Avionics has opened a new software design and development facility in Pune, India. Staff at the facility (200+ engineers at launch, with plans for more) will create IFEC software in the facility’s state-of-the-art laboratories
Many in Europe are feeling a little football fever, and as the Euro 2024 reaches the final stages, passengers onboard easyJet flights during match times will be kept updated with the latest scores of the semi-final and final matches. The scores will be relayed via ACARS to the flight crew, who will then relay the news to the cabin
Anuvu has signed an exclusive agreement with Ryff, a specialist in AI-powered scene intelligence software. The deal will see inflight entertainment content screened for compliance with diverse global content standards, using a machine-learning AI platform
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
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