Inflight entertainment content provider, Spafax, has entered into a collaboration with BBC Maestro, to give airline customers access to a selection of educational courses. Passengers will be able to learn from stars including Brian Cox, Billy Connolly and Marco Pierre White, via their IFE displays
Icelandair has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and various digital solutions on the airline’s new fleet of Airbus A321neo LR aircraft
IFE and cabin technology supplier, Burrana, has announced what it calls ‘one of the most significant milestones since the launch of the company in January 2019’: its RISE Power in-seat power supply system has entered the Airbus BFE catalogue as an A320 family option
The organisers of AIX have announced the main themes of next year’s event: transforming the passenger experience and creating the cabin of the future. The event returns to Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May, and as always it will be a showcase of the latest ideas to enhance operator efficiency and the passenger experience, and visitors can expect a focus on accessibility and sustainability
The latest addition to Cathay Pacific’s IFE lineup comes via a collaboration with Disney+. Customers can choose from more than 100 hours of films, series and documentaries from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic
Air Serbia has begun a trial of the Blueview digital passenger services platform from Bluebox on its Airbus and ATR aircraft, as a proof of concept to assess customer demand
Key themes of the November 2023 issue include the factors involved in ensuring the safety of sustainable cabin materials; accessible lavatory design; a campaign to bring in legislation to make air travel better and safer for disabled passengers; cabin lighting advances; and the latest CMF options
Emirates has signed a deal to equip its Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, featuring 4K HDR displays, in-seat charging and passenger control technology. Deliveries are planned to begin in 2025
Air Canada has become the first airline to bring Disney+ Originals to the skies through an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The airline’s latest content collaboration with the Disney entertainment brand will offer original programming, with options suitable for all ages of traveller
Aviation conference organiser, RedCabin, has announced a new awards programme for professionals in the aircraft interiors industry – the RedCabin Trinity Awards, with a judging panel made up of airlines and air leasing companies
